TCU put to rest any NCAA Tournament doubts. For now.
It wasn’t easy, or pretty at times, but the Frogs held on for a 75-72 victory over No. 19 Iowa State on Saturday afternoon at Schollmaier Arena.
TCU (18-9, 6-8 Big 12) snapped a three-game losing streak and picked up a crucial win over a ranked team to boost its resume. The Frogs, despite missing 10 free throws on the day, have now posted consecutive seasons with multiple wins over ranked teams for the first time in program history.
Much credit went to the return of sophomore forward Kouat Noi, who posted his second career double-double after missing the previous two games with a left ankle injury.