Big 12 Tournament 2017: Semifinals Scores, Championship Bracket and Schedule
Mar 10, 2017
KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 10: Nazareth Mitrou-Long #15 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates with players on the bench after a basket during the semifinal game of the Big 12 Basketball Tournament against the TCU Horned Frogs at Sprint Center on March 10, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Kansas may dominate the regular season in the Big 12, but the Jayhawks aren't in the running to take home a conference tournament title after falling in shocking fashion to TCU on Thursday.
That left four teams jockeying for a conference title and an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament. Below, we'll break down the day's semifinal results.
Team
Score
Team
TCU
63-84
Iowa State
Kansas State
50-51
West Virginia
Matchup
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Iowa State vs. West Virginia
6 p.m.
ESPN
West Virginia Beats Kansas State, 51-50
After scoring just 16 points in the first half, West Virginia's offense came to life in the second half to earn a 51-50 win over Kansas State and berth in the Big 12 title game.
Kansas State had a chance to win at the buzzer, but Kamau Stokes picked up his dribble behind the three-point line with five seconds left and threw up an off-balance shot that hit off the rim after being unable to find an open man.
The Mountaineers took a 51-50 lead with 19 seconds remaining on Esa Ahmad's free throw. It was their first lead since going up 8-7 with less than 11 minutes to play in the first half.
Ahmad set the pace for West Virginia's offense with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Second-chance opportunties were also critical for the Mountaineers, as 16 of their 44 rebounds came on the offensive glass and helped offset a woeful shooting percentage of 26.7.
One more win on Saturday will give West Virginia its first Big 12 tournament title since joining the conference in 2012. It lost to Kansas in last year's final.
Iowa State Beats TCU, 84-63
The TCU Horned Frogs likely saw their NCAA tournament hopes dashed for good Friday night as the Iowa State Cyclones blew them out 84-63.
Deonte Burton led the way for Iowa State, posting 22 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. Vladimir Brodziansky and Jaylen Fisher led the way for TCU with 10 points apiece.
Iowa State now has a golden chance to claim a Big 12 tournament title and improve its NCAA tournament seed in the process. TCU, meanwhile, is almost assuredly headed to the NIT.
Jamie Dixon Named TCU Basketball Head Coach: Contract Info, Comments, Reaction
Mar 21, 2016
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon watches the final moments of a first-round men's college basketball game against Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 18, 2016, in St. Louis. Wisconsin won 47-43. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The TCU Horned Frogs hired Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jamie Dixon on Monday, as originally reported by CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein and ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
"I love Pitt, I love Pittsburgh and I always will," Dixon told Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, confirming the move. "The fans loved me and my family. I was 17 years at Pitt, that is a long, long time in today's game. TCU was a great opportunity for me to get a fresh start."
TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte shared a picture of Dixon after he arrived on campus:
Dixon has spent the last 13 years at Pitt, compiling a 328-123 overall record. The Panthers' ascension began under Ben Howland, who took the school to the Sweet 16 in 2002 and 2003. During Dixon's tenure, they've been a fixture in the Big Dance, making 11 appearances.
TCU, meanwhile, hasn't reached the NCAA tournament since exiting in the first round in 1997-98.
While many would consider moving to the Horned Frogs a drop in prestige for the 50-year-old, he has ties to the school. He graduated from TCU and played for the basketball team from 1984 to 1987. Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv also reported TCU is willing to throw a lot of money his way:
Pitt coach Jamie Dixon is strongly considering taking the TCU job, source confirms to @SNYtv 'They're offering to double his salary.'
Dixon's total compensation for 2014 was $3.2 million—$1.4 million in base pay, with $1.7 million in incentives—per tax documents obtained by Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Pittsburgh athletic director Scott Barnes confirmed to the Pitt News' Dan Sostek that Dixon had a buyout and that the school "softened" it to release Dixon to the Horned Frogs.
"A new era in Pitt basketball begins, earnestly," Barnes told Sostek.
Vice Sports' Kevin Trahan said financial power could help TCU and others bridge the gap between themselves and the college basketball elite:
Football money should redefine how we think of basketball jobs. TCU has it. And it's why VT > Marquette for Buzz.
One could argue the Panthers stagnated a bit in Dixon's final few years. They failed to advance past the round of 32 in their past five NCAA tournament appearances. With that said, the Horned Frogs couldn't have found a better hire to potentially take them to national prominence.
Never in Dixon's 13 years did Pitt finish with a losing record. During the same time frame, TCU posted just three winning seasons.
While the success of the football program has put pressure on the basketball team to win, the athletic department will also hope Dixon's arrival will get the fanbase on board and fill Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, which recently received a $72 million renovation.
It's likely the Horned Frogs' top seven scorers all will return, so between getting Dixon and the talent coming back to the team, TCU could take big steps forward in 2016-17. Earning an NCAA tournament berth might not be an unrealistic expectation.
For Pitt, replacing Dixon won't be easy. Chris Dokish of the blog Panther's Prey threw out three names the school should pursue:
The Panthers could be in a difficult position. While they play in one of the country's top conferences—the ACC—they aren't considered a major college basketball power. ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello also thinks the ACC's strength might work against Pitt:
For what it's worth, I don't think Archie Miller is taking Pitt either. Not sure it's even a top-half job in the ACC.
The cupboard won't be bare for Dixon's successor despite Pitt's 2016 recruiting class sitting 77th in 247Sports' composite rankings. Forwards Michael Young, Jamel Artis and Sheldon Jeter, who accounted for 38.2 points and 16.5 rebounds per game, are all juniors. Losing senior guard James Robinson will leave a hole in the backcourt, though.
In the event the school is unable to lure a big name such as Arizona's Sean Miller or Xavier's Chris Mack, it could end up gambling on a coach who hasn't been tested on the kind of stage Pittsburgh will provide.
While there's every chance a new coach can reinvigorate the program, a return to the pre-Howland years is equally possible.
Jamie Dixon Reportedly Agrees to Become Head Coach at TCU
Mar 20, 2016
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon watches the final moments of a first-round men's college basketball game against Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 18, 2016, in St. Louis. Wisconsin won 47-43. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The TCU's men's basketball team pivoted quickly after firing Trent Johnson on March 14, reportedly hiring Pittsburgh head man Jamie Dixon on Monday.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reported Dixon's decision to hop to the Horned Frogs. Johnson coached for four seasons with TCU, never had a winning season and recorded just eight wins in the Big 12.
Dixon was first linked to TCU on Sunday, with a source telling CBS Sports' Gary Parrish on Sunday that TCU officials had "zeroed in" on Dixon.
Dixon just completed his 13th season with the Panthers, which ended in a low-scoring first-round loss to Wisconsin in the NCAA tournament. Under Dixon, Pitt has put up a 328-123 record and has made the Big Dance in 11 of those 13 seasons.
TCU, on the other hand, has not made the NCAA tournament since 1998.
In 2013, Dixon signed a 10-year contract extension through 2023 with Pittsburgh and said in a statement that he wanted to finish his career at the school, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pitt and Pittsburgh are home. My family and I feel blessed to be part of such a great institution and wonderful city. It is the people who truly make a place special. I could not be surrounded by better players, staff and administration. These aren't just people I work for and with every day. They're friends and I'm very thankful for that.
Yet on Sunday, Parrish reported that his source said TCU would "make the money right" to ensure that Dixon wouldn't have to take a pay cut to switch schools.
Dixon is also an alumnus of TCU, where he played on the basketball team from 1984-87. So if there is a school that could pull him away from Pitt, his alma mater would be it. That's good news for TCU as it hopes to turn its program around.
Trent Johnson Fired by TCU: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
Mar 14, 2016
TCU head coach Trent Johnson asks for a call from a game official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
The TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball team fired head coach Trent Johnson on Sunday after four seasons, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein.
TCU finished 12-21 in the 2015-16 season, the program's third losing season in four years. Johnson went 50-79 with the Horned Frogs.
Johnson confirmed the news, per ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman.
“I’m proud of the kids and how they stayed the course," he said.
CBS Sports' Gary Parrish reported Johnson had a meeting with TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte on Sunday to discuss his future.
On Friday, Del Conte told Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News that Johnson's record reflected his status:
Del Conte says Trent Johnson has done "a good job" at TCU but "at the end of the day, your record is your record." TCU ended 2-16 in Big 12.
The school hired Johnson in April 2012 to replace Jim Christian, who took the Ohio Bobcats head coaching job. Johnson coached the LSU Tigers for four years before heading to Fort Worth, Texas. His first year at LSU resulted in an SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the second round of the NCAA tournament in 2008-09.
He joined TCU in hopes of turning around a program that had not been to the NCAA tournament since 1998, but he had only one winning season with the Horned Frogs, going 18-15 in 2014-15.
TCU's next head coach will be its fifth since 2000. The Horned Frogs have reached the 20-win mark only twice in that span, so the next head coach will have a major challenge on his or her hands.
TCU Fans Taunt Iowa State with Fake Deer Dressed in a Horned Frogs Polo
Jan 23, 2016
Why, yes, that is a fake deer dressed in a polo shirt—a bright, purple polo.
That's otherwise known as a genius distraction tactic employed by some innovative TCU fans at Saturday's men's basketball game against Iowa State in Forth Worth, Texas.
There's not much else we can say about this other than bravo, Horned Frogs. You've really outdone yourselves.
The Most Surprising Team in the 2014-15 College Basketball Season So Far
Kerry Miller
Dec 10, 2014
Dec 4, 2014; Oxford, MS, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Trent Johnson talks with his team during a timeout during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at C.M. Tad Smith Coliseum. TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Mississippi Rebels 66-54. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
A lot of quality teams around the country are flying well below the radar.
Harvard, for instance, is 7-1 with a one-point loss on a neutral court to Holy Cross, but the Crimson didn't receive a single vote in the latest AP Top 25.
Cincinnati, California and Wyoming are other great examples of very good one-loss teams not getting any love.
But there's one team that sticks out like a sore thumb while getting less attention than the proverbial elephant in the room.
What I'm about to ask and subsequently attempt to affirm might get me sent to a room with padded walls. There's more than a decade's worth of empirical evidence to prove that it's not even a question worth considering, but here goes:
Could TCU make the 2015 NCAA tournament?
There are 10 undefeated teams remaining in the country.
Six of them (Kentucky, Duke, Arizona, Louisville, Virginia and Villanova) are ranked in the top seven. Two of them (Washington and Northern Iowa) cracked into the Top 25 for the first time this week and are gaining serious steam as contenders. Colorado State was a team that not many saw coming, but I had the Rams projected for a No. 9 seed before the season began.
The bottom-feeding Horned Frogs that have gone 2-34 in Big 12 play since joining the conference before the 2012-13 season.
Here's the thing: Whether you want to believe in the Horned Frogs or not, it's almost a foregone conclusion that they will be 13-0 when Big 12 play begins. TCU's remaining nonconference schedule is made up of four home games against McNeese State, Texas-San Antonio, Grambling State and Tennessee State—teams that are a combined 3-18 against D-I opponents this season.
Rather than waiting until New Year's Day to ask how in the world this team could go seven weeks without a loss to find itself in first place in the Big 12, let's take a preemptive dive into what TCU is doing in order to make an educated guess at how many conference games the Horned Frogs could win this year.
Nov 20, 2014; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Kyan Anderson (5) dribbles during the game against the New Orleans Privateers at Wilkerson-Greines Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Weak Schedule
We might as well start out by addressing the first (and probably only) legitimate gripe that the naysayers have about TCU.
The Horned Frogs have played just about the weakest schedule in the entire country—and that doesn't even include the four upcoming cupcakes already addressed.
According to KenPom.com, TCU entered play on Wednesday with the 344th-most difficult schedule. Looking at that the other way, the Horned Frogs have had the eighth-easiest slate of games. Based on Pomeroy's ranks, four of TCU's nine games have come at home against teams ranked in the bottom 50 in the nation.
Rather than comparing the Horned Frogs' schedule to that of the Longhorns, though, let's compare and contrast against TCU's 2013-14 schedule to show how much this team has improved.
Last year, TCU's nonconference schedule was only marginally more challenging, ranking 331st in the nation, according to KenPom.com. Yet, the Horned Frogs entered conference play with three losses—including an especially brutal one at home against Longwood—and really didn't look impressive in any of those "easy" games.
Through December 15, TCU was 6-3 and had yet to win a game by more than 10 points, despite playing the likes of Texas-Pan American, Abilene Christian and Alaska-Anchorage.
This year, TCU is destroying opponents. The Horned Frogs beat Washington State by 27 points after only beating the Cougars by two last year. They have a 53-point win over Mississippi Valley State. They won by 24 points against a Radford team that just won a road game against Virginia Tech.
Most noteworthy of all, though, TCU won by 12 at Ole Miss as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
That's a huge win over a legitimate tournament team. Outside of that home loss to TCU, Ole Miss' most recent games were neutral-court wins over Creighton and Cincinnati and a road win over Oregon.
But Ole Miss was no match for TCU as the Horned Frogs had little trouble doing what they've been doing all season against lesser teams.
Nov 20, 2014; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs center Karviar Shepherd (14) blocks out during the first half against the New Orleans Privateers at Wilkerson-Greines Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Hitting the Glass
Three words: Night and day.
Last year, the Horned Frogs couldn't buy a rebound. In 31 games, they were out-rebounded by 290. Say what you will about rebounding margin, but that's bad no matter how you slice it.
According to KenPom.com (subscription required), TCU ranked 336th in offensive rebounding percentage and 351st in defensive rebounding percentage.
By the way, there are 351 D-I teams in the country.
So far this year, the Horned Frogs are 12th in offensive rebounding percentage and just a shade above average in defensive rebounding. Through nine games this year, they're plus-73 on the glass.
In other words, TCU went from being out-rebounded by a margin of 9.4 per game in 2013-14 to grabbing 8.1 more rebounds per game than its opponents in 2014-15.
To be fair, the problem was much more pronounced in conference play last year, but the Horned Frogs had a rebounding margin of minus-31 by the time they played their first Big 12 game.
Rather than let that continue to be an issue, Trent Johnson went out and fixed the problem. They do still have last year's leading rebounder and shot-blocker (Karviar Shepherd), but he has much more help this time around.
TCU with three under-the-radar transfers - Chris Washburn (UTEP), Devonta Abron (Ark) + Trey Zeigler (Pitt). All three will help immensely.
Kenrich Williams—a 6'2" sophomore who played his first year at New Mexico Junior College—is leading the team in rebounding percentage. Chris Washburn—a sophomore who played one disappointing season at UTEP in 2012-13 before transferring and sitting out a season—has been TCU's best defensive rebounder.
"Both of those guys are very, very unselfish," Johnson said after the recent win over Furman, per The Associated Press. "Chris is always looking to pass, he's never trying to force the issue. And Kenrich is the same. They're really stable and playing at a consistent clip right now."
Even Trey Zeigler—a senior guard who previously played for Central Michigan and Pittsburgh—has gotten in on the act with 4.3 rebounds per game.
Not only is TCU much improved on the glass, creating second-chance opportunities for themselves while keeping opponents from doing the same, but the Horned Frogs are doing a substantially better job with those first chances in the paint.
Last year, TCU shot 43.3 percent from two-point range on offense (ranking 338th in the nation, according to KenPom.com) and "held" opponents to 49.8 percent for a difference of minus-6.5 percent.
This year, TCU is shooting 52.4 percent inside the arc and limiting opponents to a two-point percentage of 36.1. That's a difference of positive-16.3 percent, and the defensive percentage ranks fifth in the nation, not far behind great defensive programs like Kentucky, Texas and Virginia.
Again, the weak schedule has a lot to do with that, but it has to mean something that the Horned Frogs held Ole Miss to a season-low 54 points on 62 possessions just a few days after the Rebels scored 66 points on 56 possessions against a notoriously stingy defense in Cincinnati.
Nov 20, 2014; Fort Worth, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Trent Johnson reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Privateers at Wilkerson-Greines Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
So You Think They Can Dance?
What a bizarre start to the 2014-15 season.
Annual powerhouses like Michigan, Florida and Syracuse are doing everything they can to play their way out of the tournament picture, and here we are wondering whether TCU has a chance to make the NCAA tournament.
The short answer: Why not?
TCU's nonconference schedule may be weak, but unless Ohio State plans on beating North Carolina next weekend, the Horned Frogs will enter the month of January with a substantially better-looking resume than the Buckeyes.
If we're right about the 13-0 record, TCU merely needs to win eight games against the best conference in the country to enter the Big 12 conference tournament with a 21-10 record, seven or eight top-100 wins and zero bad losses.
Take away the name and that's a doggone good resume in a world where North Carolina State was 19-12 with five top-100 wins at the end of the 2013-14 regular season before going dancing.
That just leaves the minor issue of TCU actually winning eight Big 12 games.
Not only did the Horned Frogs go 0-18 last season, but they lost 14 of those games by double digits.
It's going to take more than an improved rebounding margin to flip the script, but how much could improved swagger be worth?
TCU received 45 votes in this week's AP poll, good for 32nd place. As a few more weeks go by and a zero remains in the loss column, that vote count is only going to increase.
There's a very good chance the Horned Frogs will sneak into the AP Top 25 for the first time since January 1999.
We see you, TCU. It won't be long until the rest of the world does, too.
Kerry Miller covers college basketball for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter @kerrancejames.
TCU Basketball: Center Karviar Shepherd Picks the Horned Frogs
Oct 8, 2012
Karviar Shepherd, a 6'9" senior from Prime Prep Academy in Dallas, Texas, committed to the Texas Christian Horned Frogs—according to Reggie Rankin of ESPN.com.
Shepherd is considered the third-best center by ESPN and the 43rd best player in the 2013 class by Rivals.com.
ESPN says of Shepherd:
He's got some of the sharpest elbows in high school basketball. Shepherd does an excellent job of laying down the law in the lane. He goes up strong for rebounds and gets his elbows extended. He's the kind of center who takes pride in owning his realm.
The 4-star recruit recently narrowed his list to Kansas University, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Christian and Oklahoma. He's planning a visit to Kansas later this month.
I recently talked to Mike Gandalfo, the head recruiting coordinator for the Derby Classic, about Shepherd. Gandalfo watched Shepherd a couple times over the summer during AAU tournaments.
"He is a streaky scorer," Gandalfo said. "He needs to improve on his footwork on offense and defense. He can hit the 5-10 foot jump shot and is an average ball handler for a big guy. He is a big time rebounder because of his athleticism and his ability to hold his space."
Shepherd joins 4-star small forward Brandon Parrish in TCU's 2013 recruitment class. Parrish committed to the Horned Frogs last month.
TCU coach Trent Johnson is showing fans as a recruiter in his short time as the head coach.
Jon Hancock is a contributor for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes were obtained firsthand.
All indications point to the Horned Frogs accepting the offer, and being ready to start playing as soon as the 2012-13 academic year.
While TCU committed to joining the Big East earlier this year, they will be able to reportedly pay a $5 million exit fee without being assessed a time penalty (like Pitt and Syracuse face) for backing out.
TCU has had good success on the football field in recent years. Gary Patterson has recorded a 101-30 record over the last 11 seasons.
The TCU basketball program is another story. Over the last nine seasons, the Horned Frogs have posted a 113-164 record on the hardwood.
Head coach Jim Christian, a big-time success prior to coming to Fort Worth (138-58 in six seasons at Kent State), needs to move the program forward in a hurry.
TCU has only won 14, 13 and 11 games in the last three seasons on Christian's watch.
The Horned Frogs return their top five scorers, including mighty-might Hank Thorns (5'9" 165 lbs; 10.7 ppg; 3.5 rpg; 7.0 apg) who was No. 4 in the nation in assists.
Christian is also banking on immediate contribution from his 2011 Recruiting Class, which features five new players, three of which are JuCo transfers.
The high school basketball talent base in Texas has steadily improved over the last several years. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sends dozens of players to D1 programs every year.
TCU has struggled to significantly tap into the local talent. Changing that will be a major factor on whether they will be competitive in the Big 12.
The time is now for Jim Christian and the Horned Frogs (with six seniors on the 2011-12 roster) to turn things around.
Life won't be easier when TCU is having to face the likes of Kansas, Texas, Baylor and the rest of the Big 12 a year from now.
Texas Tech-TCU: Horned Frogs Stop Red Raiders Home Winning Streak
Jan 6, 2009
Edvinas Ruzgas had 24 points to lead the TCU Horned Frogs to an 85-80 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Lubbock.
The Horned Frogs (10-5) have won three straight and their second consecutive game against a Big 12 team. They won 62-46 at Colorado on Dec. 3.
TCU shot 49 percent from the field, 47 percent from the three-point line, and 83 percent from the free throw line. The Horned Frogs forced 16 turnovers against the Red Raiders.
Ruzgas led the Horned Frogs in scoring with 24 points. Ronnie Moss contributed 15 and Kevin Langford had 15.
Jason Ebie led the team in assists with four, and Langford, Keion Mitchem, and Moss each had three.
Zvonko Buljan led the team in rebounds with 12, and Langford and Ruzgas each had seven.
The Red Raiders (10-5) lost their first home game this season after winning the first nine. It was Tech’s first loss at home since losing 86-73 against Baylor on Mar. 8.
It was the Red Raiders’ first home non-conference game loss since losing 74-66 against UNLV in 2006, which was former coach Bob Knight’s first attempt at breaking Dean Smith’s record for career wins.
Tech shot 42 percent from the field and 42 percent from the three-point line. The Red Raiders were exceptional at the free throw line, making 24-of-26.
Alan Voskuil and Mike Singletary led the Red Raiders in scoring with 22 points each. Nick Okorie and John Roberson also finished with double figures, with 13 and 11 points, respectively.
Voskuil led the Red Raiders in assists with five. Robert Lewandowski and Singletary led the team in rebounds with nine each.
The game started back in forth in the first half, with TCU leading 8-6 with 17:05 remaining in the first half. Over the next two minutes, the Red Raiders went on an 8-0 run. Voskuil hit two three-pointers and Singletary made a layup.
The Red Raiders led by as many as seven in the first half, leading 21-14 with 11:49 remaining. The Horned Frogs took off on a 17-2 run over the next six minutes to take a 31-23 lead. Moss scored seven points during the run.
Tech would get the Horned Frogs lead down to three with Darko Cohadarevic scoring a three-point play and Singletary hitting two free throws. TCU lead 39-34 at halftime.
The Red Raiders made two quick shots in the second half to cut TCU’s lead to 39-38, but that was as close as they would get.
The Horned Frogs went on a 21-6 run to take a 60-44 lead with 11:37 left in the second half. Ruzgas and Moss combined for 14 of the 21 points scored.
The Red Raiders would make one final run to get them back in the game. Over the next five minutes, Tech went on a 16-4 run, cutting the Horned Frogs lead to 64-60.
Tech will travel to No. 23 Baylor (12-2) on Saturday to open their Big 12 season. TCU will host the conference-leading UNLV Rebels (13-2) on Saturday.
