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GoFrogs: TCU Can't Overcome Slow Start in Kansas loss
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LAWRENCE, Kan. -- The TCU women's basketball team started slow and couldn't come back in an 86-77 loss to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.
TCU (9-4, 0-2) was led by Amy Okonkwo who recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. She was also 10-of-10 at the free throw line as TCU shot a season-high 33 free throws. The Frogs, however, shot just 39 percent from the floor while Kansas (10-3, 1-1) shot nearly 50 percent.
The Jayhawks led by 12 points after a quarter, and by as many as 15 at one point. The Frogs would cut the lead down to six points in the fourth quarter when Okonkwo scored eight consecutive points, but never got closer than that.
Three Frogs joined Okonkwo in double figures, led by 16 points from Amber Ramirez. Jordan Moore and Toree Thompson added 13 and 10 points, respectively.
Defining Moments
TCU was not sharp to start the game, committing seven turnovers with no assists in the first quarter. On the other hand, Kansas had seven assists and no turnovers and led, 27-15, after 10 minutes.
The remainder of the game was back-and-forth, but without much rhythm as the two teams combined for 43 fouls and 64 free throw attempts.
The Frogs would get back into the game in the fourth quarter when Okonkwo scored eight straight points. The Frogs had possession down six points, 75-69, with 5:00 remaining, but after a turnover Kansas shot free throws on its next two possessions to push the lead back up to nine points.
Stat of the Game
19 -- Of Kansas' 22 points off of turnovers, 19 came in the first half. The Frogs finished the day with a season-high 20 turnovers, including 12 in the first half.
Quote of the Game
"Kansas I think just outplayed us. They came ready to work a lot harder and that is really disappointing. I know our team will bounce back, and I know we'll respond the right way to it, but I don't want to take away from Kansas' performance because they clearly earned this win." - Raegan Pebley
Up Next
TCU faces a second straight road test when it travels to Oklahoma on Thursday. The Sooners opened Big 12 play with a home loss to No. 8 Texas and travel to Iowa State on Sunday before host the Frogs.
GoFrogs: TCU Can't Overcome Slow Start in Kansas loss
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| NotesLAWRENCE, Kan. -- The TCU women's basketball team started slow and couldn't come back in an 86-77 loss to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.
TCU (9-4, 0-2) was led by Amy Okonkwo who recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. She was also 10-of-10 at the free throw line as TCU shot a season-high 33 free throws. The Frogs, however, shot just 39 percent from the floor while Kansas (10-3, 1-1) shot nearly 50 percent.
The Jayhawks led by 12 points after a quarter, and by as many as 15 at one point. The Frogs would cut the lead down to six points in the fourth quarter when Okonkwo scored eight consecutive points, but never got closer than that.
Three Frogs joined Okonkwo in double figures, led by 16 points from Amber Ramirez. Jordan Moore and Toree Thompson added 13 and 10 points, respectively.
Defining Moments
TCU was not sharp to start the game, committing seven turnovers with no assists in the first quarter. On the other hand, Kansas had seven assists and no turnovers and led, 27-15, after 10 minutes.
The remainder of the game was back-and-forth, but without much rhythm as the two teams combined for 43 fouls and 64 free throw attempts.
The Frogs would get back into the game in the fourth quarter when Okonkwo scored eight straight points. The Frogs had possession down six points, 75-69, with 5:00 remaining, but after a turnover Kansas shot free throws on its next two possessions to push the lead back up to nine points.
Stat of the Game
19 -- Of Kansas' 22 points off of turnovers, 19 came in the first half. The Frogs finished the day with a season-high 20 turnovers, including 12 in the first half.
Quote of the Game
"Kansas I think just outplayed us. They came ready to work a lot harder and that is really disappointing. I know our team will bounce back, and I know we'll respond the right way to it, but I don't want to take away from Kansas' performance because they clearly earned this win." - Raegan Pebley
Up Next
TCU faces a second straight road test when it travels to Oklahoma on Thursday. The Sooners opened Big 12 play with a home loss to No. 8 Texas and travel to Iowa State on Sunday before host the Frogs.
