Arizona defeats TCU 73-86

Arizona Stuns TCU in 13-Point Thriller

The Arizona Wildcats came into the Schollmaier Arena, the home venue of the Horned Frogs, with high hopes of picking up a crucial conference win against TCU. The Wildcats' offense, led by Koa Peat's 20 points, proved to be too much for the host team, securing an 86-73 victory.

At halftime, it seemed that TCU was in control, leading 27-43 behind Tanner Toolson's 10 points and 3 made three-pointers. However, Arizona adjusted its strategy and capitalized on the Horned Frogs' defensive lapses to take over the game in the second half.

Arizona took advantage of its edge in rebounding, grabbing key boards that allowed it to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities. The Wildcats also shot a blistering 34-for-67 from the field, with a strong emphasis on two-point shots (27-of-51). This balanced attack kept TCU's defense on its heels.

Motiejus Krivas led the way for Arizona in the rebound department, securing 10 boards and adding eight points. Ivan Kharchenkov, meanwhile, chipped in six assists and seven points off the bench, providing crucial support to his teammates.

The final score was never in doubt as Arizona extended its lead early on. At one point, the Wildcats were up by a whopping 21 points, a stark contrast to TCU's halftime deficit of just four points.

For the Horned Frogs, Toolson led the way with 20 points and three made threes. Brock Harding also had an impressive outing, finishing with six assists, eleven points, five rebounds, and one steal.

The win moves Arizona up in conference standings, but more importantly, it highlights its ability to perform under pressure against tough opponents like TCU.