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GoFrogs: TCU Rolls on to WNIT Third Round
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FORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU women's basketball played a complete game and kept its season alive with an 86-51 rout of Missouri State at Schollmaier Arena in the WNIT Second Round on Saturday.
TCU (21-12) made 14 3-pointers and also played stellar defense, holding Missouri State (21-12) to 25 percent shooting, on its way to a 35-point win, the largest margin of victory in a postseason game in program history.
Toree Thompson led the Frogs with 15 points off the bench, including four of TCU's 14 treys. The 14 3-pointers rank as the fifth most in program history and the most in a postseason game. Amber Ramirez added three from deep as part of her 14 points, also off the bench as TCU's bench outscored MSU's, 51-14.
TCU, which trailed after the first quarter, shot 54 percent (31-of-57) on the heels of shooting over 60 percent in its first round on Thursday.
Both teams faced a quick turn around after winning their first-round matchups on Thursday night, but now TCU will have time to rest. The Frogs will play the winner of New Mexico and Rice in the WNIT Third Round, but the Lobos and Owls don't play until Tuesday night.
Defining Moments
Missouri State held a 16-13 lead after one quarter, but from there TCU's defense stepped up. The Frogs held MSU to 4-of-16 shooting in the second quarter and closed the period on an 11-3 run to take a 40-30 lead at halftime. The Frogs made five 3-pointers in the second quarter after making just two in the first quarter.
TCU scored the first six points of the third quarter, quickly extending the lead, and Missouri State would never get closer than 13 points the rest of the game. The Frogs held MSU to 7-of-34 (20.5 percent) shooting in the second half, and the TCU lead was 21 points after three quarters and grew to as much as 38 late in the fourth quarter.
Stat of the Game
14 -- TCU's 14 3-pointers are the fifth most in program history and the most in a postseason game. They fell three shy of the WNIT record, held by Missouri State who made 17 in a game against Iowa in 2005.
Quote of the Game
"I love how we shared the ball today and the depth that we were able to show, not just in scoring, but the depth in what we were able to contribute on the defensive end. We knew tempo was going to be important. We knew that we needed to be able to sustain a high level of competiveness and really be able to assert ourselves defensively.
Up Next
TCU advances to the WNIT Third Round to face the winner of New Mexico and Rice. The Lobos and Owls play on Tuesday night in Albuquerque. The date, time and location of a third round game will be announced after the game on Tuesday night. Third round games are scheduled to be played March 21-23.
Team Notes
* TCU, playing in its sixth WNIT, is now 7-5 all-time in the tournament, including 6-1 at home.
* TCU has won two games in a WNIT for the third time. The Frogs advanced to the quarterfinals in 2008 when the tournament consisted of 48 teams. TCU advanced to the third round in 2016.
* Raegan Pebley is now 6-4 all-time in the WNIT as a head coach (5-2 at TCU, 1-2 at Utah State). She is 6-0 at home.
* TCU is playing in its 15th postseason tournament in program history, all in the last 18 seasons.
* TCU’s 21 wins are its most since winning 22 games in 2010-11.
* Missouri State’s 51 points are tied for the fewest allowed by TCU this season. The Frogs also allowed 51 to Northwestern State in a win on Dec. 17.
* TCU held MSU to 25.4 percent (17-of-67) shooting, the lowest by a Horned Frogs opponent this season.
* TCU made 14-of-23 3-pointers, its most since making a school and Big 12 record 18 against Southeastern Louisiana on Dec. 10 of this season. TCU made 10 or more 3-pointers for the sixth time this season.
* TCU’s 14 3-pointers are the fifth most in program history and the most in a postseason game. Seven different players made TCU’s 14 3-pointers.
* TCU now has 239 this season, the third most in program history.
* TCU’s 35-point win was its best in a postseason game. The previous best was a 29-point, 85-56, win over Boise State in the second round of the 2008 WNIT.
* With 23 assists, TCU now has 555 assists this season, the most in program history. The previous record of 540 assists was set in 2000-01, a season in which TCU also played 33 games.
* TCU’s eight blocks were its fourth most this season. TCU had 11 blocks in its Big 12 Championship quarterfinal win over Oklahoma.
* With a 51-14 margin, TCU has now scored more bench points than its opponent in 31 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 Lauren Heard, Jayde Woods, Kianna Ray, Adeola Akomolafe and Jordan Moore for the first time this season. It was TCU’s 13th different starting lineup. It was Heard’s first start since TCU’s Jan. 10 win over No. 7 Texas.
* TCU advances to the WNIT Third Round to face the winner of New Mexico and Rice. The Lobos and Owls play on Tuesday night in Albuquerque.
Toree Thompson
* Scored 15 points with 4-of-6 3-pointers in 16 minutes off the bench.
* Double-figure scoring for the 14th time this season; 36th time in her career.
* Made three or more 3-pointers for the eighth time this season; 17th time in her career.
Jayde Woods
* Scored 10 points with team-high five assists.
* Double-figure scoring for the third time this season.
Amber Ramirez
* Scored 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 3-of-4 3-pointers.
* Double-figure scoring for the 18th time this season; 25th time in her career.
* Made three or more 3-pointers for the seventh time this season; 14th time in her career.
GoFrogs: TCU Rolls on to WNIT Third Round
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FORT WORTH, Texas -- TCU women's basketball played a complete game and kept its season alive with an 86-51 rout of Missouri State at Schollmaier Arena in the WNIT Second Round on Saturday.
TCU (21-12) made 14 3-pointers and also played stellar defense, holding Missouri State (21-12) to 25 percent shooting, on its way to a 35-point win, the largest margin of victory in a postseason game in program history.
Toree Thompson led the Frogs with 15 points off the bench, including four of TCU's 14 treys. The 14 3-pointers rank as the fifth most in program history and the most in a postseason game. Amber Ramirez added three from deep as part of her 14 points, also off the bench as TCU's bench outscored MSU's, 51-14.
TCU, which trailed after the first quarter, shot 54 percent (31-of-57) on the heels of shooting over 60 percent in its first round on Thursday.
Both teams faced a quick turn around after winning their first-round matchups on Thursday night, but now TCU will have time to rest. The Frogs will play the winner of New Mexico and Rice in the WNIT Third Round, but the Lobos and Owls don't play until Tuesday night.
Defining Moments
Missouri State held a 16-13 lead after one quarter, but from there TCU's defense stepped up. The Frogs held MSU to 4-of-16 shooting in the second quarter and closed the period on an 11-3 run to take a 40-30 lead at halftime. The Frogs made five 3-pointers in the second quarter after making just two in the first quarter.
TCU scored the first six points of the third quarter, quickly extending the lead, and Missouri State would never get closer than 13 points the rest of the game. The Frogs held MSU to 7-of-34 (20.5 percent) shooting in the second half, and the TCU lead was 21 points after three quarters and grew to as much as 38 late in the fourth quarter.
Stat of the Game
14 -- TCU's 14 3-pointers are the fifth most in program history and the most in a postseason game. They fell three shy of the WNIT record, held by Missouri State who made 17 in a game against Iowa in 2005.
Quote of the Game
"I love how we shared the ball today and the depth that we were able to show, not just in scoring, but the depth in what we were able to contribute on the defensive end. We knew tempo was going to be important. We knew that we needed to be able to sustain a high level of competiveness and really be able to assert ourselves defensively.
Up Next
TCU advances to the WNIT Third Round to face the winner of New Mexico and Rice. The Lobos and Owls play on Tuesday night in Albuquerque. The date, time and location of a third round game will be announced after the game on Tuesday night. Third round games are scheduled to be played March 21-23.
Team Notes
* TCU, playing in its sixth WNIT, is now 7-5 all-time in the tournament, including 6-1 at home.
* TCU has won two games in a WNIT for the third time. The Frogs advanced to the quarterfinals in 2008 when the tournament consisted of 48 teams. TCU advanced to the third round in 2016.
* Raegan Pebley is now 6-4 all-time in the WNIT as a head coach (5-2 at TCU, 1-2 at Utah State). She is 6-0 at home.
* TCU is playing in its 15th postseason tournament in program history, all in the last 18 seasons.
* TCU’s 21 wins are its most since winning 22 games in 2010-11.
* Missouri State’s 51 points are tied for the fewest allowed by TCU this season. The Frogs also allowed 51 to Northwestern State in a win on Dec. 17.
* TCU held MSU to 25.4 percent (17-of-67) shooting, the lowest by a Horned Frogs opponent this season.
* TCU made 14-of-23 3-pointers, its most since making a school and Big 12 record 18 against Southeastern Louisiana on Dec. 10 of this season. TCU made 10 or more 3-pointers for the sixth time this season.
* TCU’s 14 3-pointers are the fifth most in program history and the most in a postseason game. Seven different players made TCU’s 14 3-pointers.
* TCU now has 239 this season, the third most in program history.
* TCU’s 35-point win was its best in a postseason game. The previous best was a 29-point, 85-56, win over Boise State in the second round of the 2008 WNIT.
* With 23 assists, TCU now has 555 assists this season, the most in program history. The previous record of 540 assists was set in 2000-01, a season in which TCU also played 33 games.
* TCU’s eight blocks were its fourth most this season. TCU had 11 blocks in its Big 12 Championship quarterfinal win over Oklahoma.
* With a 51-14 margin, TCU has now scored more bench points than its opponent in 31 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 Lauren Heard, Jayde Woods, Kianna Ray, Adeola Akomolafe and Jordan Moore for the first time this season. It was TCU’s 13th different starting lineup. It was Heard’s first start since TCU’s Jan. 10 win over No. 7 Texas.
* TCU advances to the WNIT Third Round to face the winner of New Mexico and Rice. The Lobos and Owls play on Tuesday night in Albuquerque.
Toree Thompson
* Scored 15 points with 4-of-6 3-pointers in 16 minutes off the bench.
* Double-figure scoring for the 14th time this season; 36th time in her career.
* Made three or more 3-pointers for the eighth time this season; 17th time in her career.
Jayde Woods
* Scored 10 points with team-high five assists.
* Double-figure scoring for the third time this season.
Amber Ramirez
* Scored 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including 3-of-4 3-pointers.
* Double-figure scoring for the 18th time this season; 25th time in her career.
* Made three or more 3-pointers for the seventh time this season; 14th time in her career.
