UNCG, Indiana, Bama and TCU earn top seeds in NIT
UNC Greensboro coach Wes Miller and his Spartans were dealt a double dose of disappointment this past week, losing to Wofford in the championship game of the Southern Conference Tournament and missing out on the NCAA Tournament. Now it's on to the NIT. "We talked all week there was no guarantee we were going to be in the NCAA Tournament," Miller said Sunday night. "We...
No. 15 K-State beats TCU 70-61 in Big 12 quarterfinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kamau Stokes had just been hammered by TCU on the way to the basket, and Kansas State's senior guard was still lying face-down on the floor when a scratchy voice rang out inside Sprint Center. "Make your free throws!" Wildcats coach Bruce Weber yelled. So much for sympathy.
TCU holds off Oklahoma State 73-70 in Big 12 tourney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - After blowing a 21-point lead in the second half, Desmond Bane hit a 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds to give TCU a 73-70 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs fought off a late comeback by the Cowboys, who outscored TCU 41-28 in the second half. Oklahoma State led by one with one minute...
Bane scores 34 to lead TCU over Texas 69-56
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - TCU's depleted roster only uses a seven-man rotation. Desmond Bane was about all the Horned Frogs needed to beat Texas. Desmond Bane made six 3-pointers and scored 34 points as the Horned Frogs rolled over the Longhorns 69-56 Saturday, handing Texas a critical loss that could be a big blow to its NCAA Tournament hopes.
No. 18 Kansas St still in Big 12 lead after 64-52 win at TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Barry Brown had 16 points to lead four Kansas State players in double figures and the 18th-ranked Wildcats beat TCU 64-52 on Monday night to maintain a share of the Big 12 lead with one game remaining in the regular season. Kansas State (23-7, 13-4 Big 12) went ahead to stay with a tiebreaking 13-4 run to end the first half, then scored the first 10 points after halftime.
No. 11 Texas Tech beats TCU to stay atop Big 12
Jarett Culver and Davide Moretti each had 15 points and No. 11 Texas Tech won its seventh game in row, beating TCU 81-66 on Saturday to stay atop the Big 12 standings.
West Virginia upsets TCU 104-96 in 3OT thriller
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - TCU's Jamie Dixon and his team came to Morgantown needing to take care of business. The Horned Frogs failed, falling to West Virginia 104-96 in a triple-overtime thriller behind standout performances from Derek Culver and Jordan McCabe on Tuesday night to soften their bubble.
Noi, A-Rob double-doubles as TCU beats No. 19 Iowa St 75-72
Kouat Noi had 20 points with 13 rebounds, Alex Robinson also had a double-double and TCU ended a three-game losing streak with a 75-72 win over No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday.
Bane's 17, Noi's double-double carry TCU past Texas 65-61
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Desmond Bane and the TCU Horned Frogs have figured out the home formula in the Big 12. Now it's time to work on the road part. Bane scored 17 points, Kouat Noi had his first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds after missing a game with an illness and TCU beat Texas 65-61 on Wednesday night.
Fisher 15 points as TCU wins 67-59 to snap SMU win streak
DALLAS (AP) - Jaylen Fisher scored 12 of his 15 points after halftime as TCU rallied for a 67-59 win at SMU on Wednesday night, ending the Mustangs' four-game winning streak. Fisher's third 3-pointer of the second half made it 49-47 with 10 ½ minutes left, putting the Horned Frogs (6-1) ahead to stay. He hit from the right corner on a pass from Kouat Noi, who then hit a 3 of his...
No. 9 Oklahoma, Murray at TCU looking to overcome 1st loss
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kyler Murray has had nearly two weeks to stew over his first loss as Oklahoma's starting quarterback. "After the game I probably said about six words," Murray said. "But I think losing that game is definitely a learning lesson. ... I can only learn from it and get better from it."
TCU beats Iowa State 17-14 on Song's FG in final minute
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Ben Banogu and TCU had reasons to be frustrated - and relieved. Banogu returned a fumble 47 yards for a touchdown before the standout defensive end missed a potential sack on Iowa State's game-tying drive before the Horned Frogs beat Iowa State 17-14 on Jonthan Song's 28-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining Saturday night. "Coach P says whether you win...
TCU confident in young Robinson going into Iowa State game
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Gary Patterson recalled early mistakes made by some of TCU's former quarterbacks, then talked about how good those players turned out for the Horned Frogs. The coach expects sophomore Shawn Robinson will be just fine after a rash of turnovers , four interceptions and two fumbles as TCU lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since the end of the...
No. 17 TCU focused on Big 12 play after loss to Ohio State
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Within minutes after TCU's loss to Ohio State, coach Gary Patterson was asked what he would want people to say about that game should the 17th-ranked Horned Frogs go on to win the Big 12 title and be in consideration for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Turpin ignites No. 16 TCU in rainy 42-12 win over rival SMU
DALLAS (AP) - If No. 16 TCU was looking ahead to a showdown with Ohio State, KaVontae Turpin snapped his fellow Horned Frogs back into the present with another speedy dash to the end zone. Turpin ignited a sluggish team by returning a punt 78 yards for a touchdown before adding a 42-yard scoring catch, and the Horned Frogs pulled away for a delayed and rain-soaked 42-12 victory over Dallas-Fort...
TCU's Patterson views SMU as 50-50 game despite dominance
DALLAS (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson always views SMU as one of those 50-50 games, even though the No. 16 Horned Frogs have pretty much dominated the series since the end of the old Southwest Conference. "I call it that for the simple reason it's a rivalry game," Patterson said. "Everybody comes with emotion."
No. 16 TCU going for Iron Skillet at SMU before Ohio State
No. 16 TCU (1-0) at SMU (0-1), Friday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN2) Line: TCU by 22½. Series record: TCU leads 50-40-7. WHAT'S AT STAKE?
Robinson 5 TDs for No. 16 TCU in 55-7 win over Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Shawn Robinson is in a much different position for No. 16 TCU this season. He will remain the No. 1 quarterback as long as he is producing on the field. The dual-threat sophomore, who won his only start last year filling in for an injured senior, is now 2-0. Robinson threw touchdowns to three different receivers and ran for two more scores while playing only the first...
No. 16 TCU not looking past opener vs SWAC team Southern
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson is doing his best to keep everyone from looking ahead to a much-anticipated game in Week 3. The message has at least gotten through to his players before the 16th-ranked Horned Frogs play their season opener Saturday against SWAC team Southern University.
TCU surprises with QB at Big 12 media day; Sooner stays home
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - TCU coach Gary Patterson didn't bring Shawn Robinson to Big 12 media days to declare the young quarterback a starter. "Superstitious reasons," Patterson said Monday about having the sophomore with one career start as one of five players there for the Horned Frogs. "I kidded I didn't bring Kenny (Hill) the first year and we went 6-7, then you bring him...