TCU Uses Second-Half Surge to Top Cincinnati in Big 12 Matchup

FORT WORTH, Texas (Interstat) — Texas Christian pulled away in the second half to defeat Cincinnati 73-63 in a Big 12 men’s basketball game Saturday at Dickies Arena.

The Horned Frogs, who led 32-29 at halftime, outscored the Bearcats 41-34 after intermission. TCU dominated inside with 30 points in the paint and capitalized on mistakes, scoring 24 points off turnovers. Jayden Pierre led TCU with 18 points, while David Punch added 13 points and seven assists. Day Day Thomas scored a game-high 19 points for Cincinnati.

The win improved TCU to 21-10 overall. Cincinnati fell to 17-14. Attendance was 6,260.