TCU and Texas State will square off for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Horned Frogs and Bobcats had a thrilling triple overtime game in their last meeting on November 24, 2009, with TCU winning 108-99.
TCU (2-0) has improved its program significantly since then, making the NCAA Tournament the past three seasons under Jamie Dixon. TCU hopes to make it a fourth in a row with wins over Florida A&M and Florida Gulf Coast already under its belt.
The Horned Frogs have been consistent winners early in the season, too, posting a 53-6 record in the month of November dating back to the 2014-15 campaign. TCU’s offense stood out in its season-opening win over Florida A&M (105-59), while the defense got a lot of credit in its 67-51 win over Florida Gulf Coast.
“We found a way to do it defensively, rebounding wise, we found all our defensive goals, our levels, so that’s a good sign,” Dixon said after the win over Florida Gulf Coast. “Offensively, it wasn’t very good early and it wasn’t like a deficit. It’s just (that) our decision-making wasn’t good.”
Sophomore guard Vasean Allette came off the bench to lead the Horned Frogs in scoring in each of the first two games, averaging 17.0 points per contest.
For Texas State (2-0), this will be its first game of the season. The Bobcats went 5-11 on the road last year.
Sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs led the team in scoring through the first two games, scoring 15 points against Eastern Michigan and 27 points against McMurry. Guard Drue Drinnon is another player to watch and is an outside threat, knocking down five 3-pointers in the last game against McMurry.
As a team, Texas State improved its field goal percentage from 41.7 vs. Eastern Michigan to 56.7 vs. McMurry.
Asked about the offense’s progress, Bobcats coach Terrence Johnson said, “It’s a good pass, often a good shot. We’re continuing to play the game the way it’s supposed to be played — outside, dribble, throw the ball to open shooters, and you’ve got to make those shots.”
–Field Level Media
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