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Moments to remember: Five games that propelled TCU to the NCAA tournament

BY STEFAN STEVENSON
sstevenson@star-telegram.com

TCU's first trip to the NCAA tournament didn't just happen overnight. It took some big wins against ranked teams and a 12-0 run in non-conference play to build up a strong enough resume to earn a No. 6 seed.

The Horned Frogs (21-11), who open the Detroit Regional at 8:40 p.m. Friday against either Arizona State or Syracuse, battled through a rough stretch in the Big 12, including five losses by a combined 16 points (and four overtime periods). They regrouped after injuries thinned their benched for several weeks and responded with a late, four-game win streak. Here's a look at five important wins leading to TCU's first NCAA tournament appearance since 1998.

Read more at http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article204705964.html
 
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