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FORT WORTH, Texas -- No. 24 TCU women's basketball edged out another close win and ran its winning streak to six games with a 62-58 win over Oklahoma at Schollmaier Arena on Saturday afternoon.
TCU (15-5, 6-3) shot a season-low 33 percent from the field, but played some of its best defense of the season and held Oklahoma (10-11, 5-5) to 35 percent. The Frogs snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Sooners and earned their first six-game win streak since 2010-11.
The Frogs led most of the game, but found themselves down by five points in the fourth quarter. Amber Ramirez scored all nine of her points in the final two minutes of the game, the only Frog to score during that time, and turned a tie game into a TCU win.
Lauren Heard led the Frogs with 12 points, including the 3-pointer that tied the score with 2:48 to go. Kianna Ray added 11 points and a team-high four assists for the Frogs.
TCU has now avenged all three of its Big 12 losses during its six-game win streak, knocking off the Sooners, West Virginia and Kansas in the second game with all three.
Defining Moments
After TCU led for most of the game, Oklahoma took a three-point lead into the final quarter. The Sooners would take a five-point lead early, but no team every led by more than five in the quarter.
Heard's 3-pointer with 2:48 remaining tied the score at 53-53. Gabbi Ortiz missed a 3-pointer on OU's next possession, and then Ramirez scored her first basket of the game to give TCU a two-point lead.
After Jordan Moore's third block of the game, Ramirez connected on her only 3-pointer to give TCU a 58-53 lead with 1:20 remaining. Ortiz answered with her own 3-pointer, then Ramirez was fouled driving to the basket. She made both free throws with 15.7 seconds left, giving TCU a 60-56 lead.
The Sooners made a layup with 8.6 seconds remaining, but on TCU's ensuing inbound play Ramirez sprint to the basket and made a layup before OU could foul her, giving TCU the 62-58 win.
Stat of the Game
11 -- The Frogs committed just 11 turnovers, their second fewest this season and the fewest in a Big 12 game.
Quote of the Game
"Our fans were awesome. The Fort Worth community, Girls Inc., our alumni, just all that Frog purple in there was huge and helped propel our team. I think it was the difference maker in that game. Obviously, the players go out and execute and defend and rebound, but you need that energy." -- Raegan Pebley
Up Next
The Frogs will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Iowa State for a Tuesday night game. The Cyclones upset No. 19 Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Wednesday and take on No. 6 Texas in Austin on Saturday night.
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TCU Women's Basketball Postgame Notes
January 27, 2018 – Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
#24 TCU (15-5, 6-3) -- 62,
Oklahoma (10-11, 5-4) -- 58
Team Notes
* TCU’s last won six consecutive games in 2010-11 when it won eight consecutive from Dec. 30 to Jan. 22.
* TCU’s last six-game conference winning streak was during that same streak. The final six games were TCU’s first six games of Mountain West Play.
* In its five previous seasons in the Big 12, TCU’s best record through nine games was 5-4 in 2014-15. The Frogs are bow 6-3 at the halfway point of the conference season.
* TCU last played at home as a ranked team on Nov. 17, 2010, when the No. 23/25 Frogs beat SMU, 87-73, in double overtime. The Frogs are 51-28 all-time as a ranked team, including 28-5 at home.
* TCU’s three Big 12 losses this season have come against West Virginia, Kansas and Oklahoma. During their current six-game winning streak, the Frogs have now beaten all three.
* TCU snapped a seven-game losing streak against Oklahoma. The Frogs’ last win came on Mar. 1, 2014, in Fort Worth.
* TCU allowed 58 points, its lowest in a Big 12 game since Feb. 29, 2016 in a 55-52 win over Kansas. The Frogs have allowed their fewest points in a Big 12 game this season in three straight games with 66 against Kansas last weekend and 63 at Kansas State on Wednesday.
* TCU’s 32.8 percent (21-of-64) was its lowest of the season. Oklahoma’s 35.1 percent (20-of-57) was the lowest the Frogs have allowed in a Big 12 game this season.
* TCU’s 11 turnovers were its fewest in a Big 12 game this season and the second fewest overall. The Frogs had just seven turnovers in their win over Idaho.
* TCU is now 5-1 this season in games decided by six points or less, including four during their current six-game winning streak.
* With a 36-0 margin, TCU has now scored more bench points than its opponent in 19 consecutive games. The season opener against Oral Roberts is the only game TCU's bench hasn't outscored its opponent.
* TCU had a starting lineup of Jayde Woods, Kianna Ray, Sydney Coleman, Adeola Akomolafe and Jordan Moore for the second straight game.
Amber Ramirez
* Scored all nine of her points in the final two minutes of the game.
* Scored TCU’s final nine points.
Lauren Heard
* Scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting with two 3-pointers and team-high three steals.
* Double-figure scoring for the fifth time this season.
Kianna Ray
* Scored 11 points with team-high four assists.
* Played all 40 minutes, first Frog to do so since Ray herself played 40 minutes at Kansas last season.
* Double-figure scoring for the fifth time this season; fourth in Big 12 play; eighth time in her career.
Dakota Vann
* Scored eight points, all in the first half. * Had scored just two points in previous five games combined.
Amy Okonkwo
* Scored five points with three assists.
* Snapped streak of 12 straight games scoring in double figures.
Toree Thompson
* Missed a second straight game with injury. Had started every prior game this season and is averaging 9.9 points per game.
Box Score
| Box Score | NotesFORT WORTH, Texas -- No. 24 TCU women's basketball edged out another close win and ran its winning streak to six games with a 62-58 win over Oklahoma at Schollmaier Arena on Saturday afternoon.
TCU (15-5, 6-3) shot a season-low 33 percent from the field, but played some of its best defense of the season and held Oklahoma (10-11, 5-5) to 35 percent. The Frogs snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Sooners and earned their first six-game win streak since 2010-11.
The Frogs led most of the game, but found themselves down by five points in the fourth quarter. Amber Ramirez scored all nine of her points in the final two minutes of the game, the only Frog to score during that time, and turned a tie game into a TCU win.
Lauren Heard led the Frogs with 12 points, including the 3-pointer that tied the score with 2:48 to go. Kianna Ray added 11 points and a team-high four assists for the Frogs.
TCU has now avenged all three of its Big 12 losses during its six-game win streak, knocking off the Sooners, West Virginia and Kansas in the second game with all three.
Defining Moments
After TCU led for most of the game, Oklahoma took a three-point lead into the final quarter. The Sooners would take a five-point lead early, but no team every led by more than five in the quarter.
Heard's 3-pointer with 2:48 remaining tied the score at 53-53. Gabbi Ortiz missed a 3-pointer on OU's next possession, and then Ramirez scored her first basket of the game to give TCU a two-point lead.
After Jordan Moore's third block of the game, Ramirez connected on her only 3-pointer to give TCU a 58-53 lead with 1:20 remaining. Ortiz answered with her own 3-pointer, then Ramirez was fouled driving to the basket. She made both free throws with 15.7 seconds left, giving TCU a 60-56 lead.
The Sooners made a layup with 8.6 seconds remaining, but on TCU's ensuing inbound play Ramirez sprint to the basket and made a layup before OU could foul her, giving TCU the 62-58 win.
Stat of the Game
11 -- The Frogs committed just 11 turnovers, their second fewest this season and the fewest in a Big 12 game.
Quote of the Game
"Our fans were awesome. The Fort Worth community, Girls Inc., our alumni, just all that Frog purple in there was huge and helped propel our team. I think it was the difference maker in that game. Obviously, the players go out and execute and defend and rebound, but you need that energy." -- Raegan Pebley
Up Next
The Frogs will have a quick turnaround as they travel to Iowa State for a Tuesday night game. The Cyclones upset No. 19 Oklahoma State in Stillwater on Wednesday and take on No. 6 Texas in Austin on Saturday night.
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TCU Women's Basketball Postgame Notes
January 27, 2018 – Fort Worth, Texas (Schollmaier Arena)
#24 TCU (15-5, 6-3) -- 62,
Oklahoma (10-11, 5-4) -- 58
Team Notes
* TCU’s last won six consecutive games in 2010-11 when it won eight consecutive from Dec. 30 to Jan. 22.
* TCU’s last six-game conference winning streak was during that same streak. The final six games were TCU’s first six games of Mountain West Play.
* In its five previous seasons in the Big 12, TCU’s best record through nine games was 5-4 in 2014-15. The Frogs are bow 6-3 at the halfway point of the conference season.
* TCU last played at home as a ranked team on Nov. 17, 2010, when the No. 23/25 Frogs beat SMU, 87-73, in double overtime. The Frogs are 51-28 all-time as a ranked team, including 28-5 at home.
* TCU’s three Big 12 losses this season have come against West Virginia, Kansas and Oklahoma. During their current six-game winning streak, the Frogs have now beaten all three.
* TCU snapped a seven-game losing streak against Oklahoma. The Frogs’ last win came on Mar. 1, 2014, in Fort Worth.
* TCU allowed 58 points, its lowest in a Big 12 game since Feb. 29, 2016 in a 55-52 win over Kansas. The Frogs have allowed their fewest points in a Big 12 game this season in three straight games with 66 against Kansas last weekend and 63 at Kansas State on Wednesday.
* TCU’s 32.8 percent (21-of-64) was its lowest of the season. Oklahoma’s 35.1 percent (20-of-57) was the lowest the Frogs have allowed in a Big 12 game this season.
* TCU’s 11 turnovers were its fewest in a Big 12 game this season and the second fewest overall. The Frogs had just seven turnovers in their win over Idaho.
* TCU is now 5-1 this season in games decided by six points or less, including four during their current six-game winning streak.
* With a 36-0 margin, TCU has now scored more bench points than its opponent in 19 consecutive games. The season opener against Oral Roberts is the only game TCU's bench hasn't outscored its opponent.
* TCU had a starting lineup of Jayde Woods, Kianna Ray, Sydney Coleman, Adeola Akomolafe and Jordan Moore for the second straight game.
Amber Ramirez
* Scored all nine of her points in the final two minutes of the game.
* Scored TCU’s final nine points.
Lauren Heard
* Scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting with two 3-pointers and team-high three steals.
* Double-figure scoring for the fifth time this season.
Kianna Ray
* Scored 11 points with team-high four assists.
* Played all 40 minutes, first Frog to do so since Ray herself played 40 minutes at Kansas last season.
* Double-figure scoring for the fifth time this season; fourth in Big 12 play; eighth time in her career.
Dakota Vann
* Scored eight points, all in the first half. * Had scored just two points in previous five games combined.
Amy Okonkwo
* Scored five points with three assists.
* Snapped streak of 12 straight games scoring in double figures.
Toree Thompson
* Missed a second straight game with injury. Had started every prior game this season and is averaging 9.9 points per game.
