TCU Women’s Basketball Secures First Big 12 Title

Fort Worth, Texas – The TCU Lady Horned Frogs etched their name into the history books as they clinched their first Big 12 women’s basketball regular season title following a tightly contested victory over Baylor on Sunday. Ranked 10th in the nation, TCU finished the regular season undefeated.

Match Highlights: TCU 51 – Baylor 48

The game unfolded at Waco, against their significant rivals, No. 17 Baylor. TCU established an early lead, bolstered by contributions from key players such as Sedona Prince and Haley Van Lith, who amassed 14 points. The Lady Horned Frogs triumphed with a final score of 51 to 48 in a winner-takes-all showdown.

What the Players Are Saying

Reflecting on the achievement, Van Lith remarked, “Not a lot of people understand how hard it is to win a regular season championship. You have to dominate consistently over the course of a league season. That says a lot about us and the level we’ve been able to play at. It’s been a battle. And to win it on a game like that where we had to be tough and mentally overcome things. You wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Celebration and Future Prospects

Following their victory, the team shared an exuberant celebration video featuring players proudly holding the championship trophy. The triumph not only exemplified their hard work but also set the stage for the upcoming Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship, where TCU will enter as the No. 1 seed. The team has earned a coveted double bye, advancing directly to the quarterfinals, which are set for Friday afternoon in Kansas City. Their opponent for the quarterfinal game is still to be determined.

Source Information

The details in this article stem from the recent match between TCU and Baylor, including post-game interviews and the Big 12 conference schedules.