UAB vs. Texas Christian
CANCÚN, Mexico (Interstat) — An undefeated Texas Christian squad looks to continue its dominant start when it faces UAB in a nonconference women’s basketball game Friday at Poliforum Benito Juarez.
The Lady Frogs (6-0) have been one of the nation’s most explosive teams, winning each game by an average of 48.2 points. Their most impressive victory came on the road against then-North Carolina State, a 69-59 win on Nov. 16. TCU is led by a high-scoring backcourt of Olivia Miles, who had 22 points and seven assists in the team’s last outing, and Marta Suárez, who added 24 points.
UAB (3-3) arrives after a hard-fought 77-72 home victory over Southern Mississippi on Thursday. Eleecia Carter powered the Blazers with 21 points, while Molly Moffitt added 19. The Blazers have shown resilience, bouncing back from a 91-79 loss at Murray State on Nov. 22.
Friday’s matchup presents a stark contrast in momentum. The Lady Frogs’ stifling defense has held opponents to just 49.2 points per game. UAB, which averages 72.2 points, will need another big performance from Carter and Moffitt to challenge TCU’s perfect record.
This is the first game for both teams in the Cancún Challenge. After this contest, TCU returns home to face Incarnate Word on Dec. 3, while UAB hosts Southern Illinois on the same date.