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.