Courtesy of LA Tech Athletics
Louisiana Tech fell to 12th-ranked TCU 92-41 in Schollmaier Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Louisiana Tech (5-4) took the lead a minute into the game with a 3-pointer by Jianna Morris. After TCU (10-1) tied it with a three of their own, Robyn Lee pulled up in the short corner to give the Lady Techster the lead again at 5-3. The Horned Frogs would end the quarter on a 16-0 run to take control of the game.
Jordan Marshall ended the Tech scoring nine-minute scoring drought, but TCU would use another 15-point run to grow the lead to 37-7 at the second quarter media timeout. Paris Bradley and Morris would combine for nine points over the final five minutes to keep the deficit the same heading into halftime.
The Lady Techsters had good looks throughout the third, but the shots wouldn’t fall, and the deficit grew to 66-24.
LA Tech continued to fight and put up 17 points in the fourth behind 10 from Paris Bradley. However, the Horned Frogs’ lead would be insurmountable.
Louisiana Tech finished shooting 28 percent from the field and just 4-16 from deep. Bradley led the way with 15 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Morris chipped in 11 on 4-9 shooting and 3-6 from long range. Taylor Rietveld came in to lead the Lady Techsters with five rebounds.
TCU shot 53.8 percent from the field and 12-31 from the 3-point line. Hailey Van Lith finished with 23 points, while Madison Conner added 18. Sedona Prince had 12 points and seven boards for the Horned Frogs.
Louisiana Tech will return to the Thomas Assembly Center on December 19 to take on Central Baptist at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN+. The game is the annual Ugly Sweater/Toys for Tots game, and all fans are encouraged to wear their Ugly Christmas Sweater for a chance to win prizes.
