The University of Arizona women’s basketball team is looking to improve to 2-4 in Big 12 play and 11-6 overall as they travel to Fort Worth, Texas to take on Texas Christian University (17-1, 5-1 in Big 12). They will match up on Saturday, Jan. at 3 p.m. MST and will be streamed on ESPN+ for fans to watch at home.
Arizona key players
The Wildcats will look to lean on the graduate student guard, Noelani Cornfield. Cornfield averages 12.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game.
Redshirt junior guard Tanyuel Welch is another essential player for Arizona. Welch averages 9.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and one steal. Welch is a great rebounder which often leads to quick fast break opportunities.
Lastly for Arizona is freshman forward Daniah Trammell. Trammell averages 9.3 points a game to go along with 2.5 rebounds and a steal. Trammell is a presence down low and makes key plays that set her teammates up for success on the perimeter.
With Cornfield running the offense, Welch attacking the glass and Trammell providing an inside presence, the Wildcats have all the pieces to control the game.
TCU key players
For TCU, the first player to look at is grad student forward Marta Suarez. Suarez is averaging 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Expect her to draw a lot of fouls as she leads the team in free-throw percentage at .892.
Another Horned Frog to look out for is graduate guard Olivia Miles. Miles is averaging 19.2 points per game with 7.3 assists and 7.2 rebounds. Miles is behind Suarez with the second highest free throw percentage with .824, so fans should look out for her on the free throw line.
With Miles controlling the pace and filling the stat sheet, and Suarez providing a physical presence inside; TCU has two proven playmakers who can take over the game. If Arizona fails to limit their trips to the free-throw line and disrupt their rhythm, the Horned Frogs’ veteran duo could decide the outcome of the game.
With Arizona relying on balance and energy to set the tone and TCU countering with veteran stars who thrive at the free-throw line, this matchup shapes up as a contrast in styles and experience. If the Wildcats can execute defensively and stay disciplined, they have a chance to make a statement on the road against the Horned Frogs.
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