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Horned Frogs Extend Home Winning Streak with Defensive Clinic Over the Sun Devils

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FORT WORTH, Tex.— In a commanding Big 12 performance at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth on January 11, 2026, the No. 13 TCU Horned Frogs crushed the Arizona State Sun Devils 77-46. TCU, improving to 16-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play, showcased elite defense and efficient shooting (55% FG, 36% from three) while holding ASU to just 29% from the field. Olivia Miles led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, while Clara Silva posted a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds). For ASU (now 16-2, 3-2 Big 12), Gabby Elliott was the lone bright spot with 19 points, but the Sun Devils struggled with poor shooting, 17 turnovers, and no blocks in a game where TCU pulled away decisively after the first quarter.

Game Flow

TCU built a comfortable lead early and never looked back, dominating the middle quarters to secure the rout. Here’s the quarter-by-quarter breakdown:

First Quarter: A close battle saw TCU edge ASU 14-13, with both teams trading baskets in a defensive-minded start.

Second Quarter: The Horned Frogs exploded for 21 points while limiting ASU to just 7, building a 35-20 halftime lead through hot shooting and turnovers forced.

Third Quarter: ASU showed some fight with 15 points, but TCU responded with 20 to extend the margin (TCU 55, ASU 35 entering the fourth).

Fourth Quarter: TCU sealed the blowout with a 22-11 quarter, pulling away further with strong interior play and perimeter shooting.

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Clutch Performances & Key Moments

Olivia Miles was the standout for TCU, delivering 22 points on 9-15 shooting (including 3-5 from three), 6 assists, and 5 rebounds in a dominant all-around display. Clara Silva anchored the paint with 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds, plus 3 assists and 2 steals for a double-double. Maddie Scherr added 9 points (3-7 from three) and 2 blocks. For ASU, Gabby Elliott carried the offense with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-5 3PT), 7 rebounds, and 4 steals, but received little help as the team shot poorly overall. Key moments included TCU’s massive 21-7 second-quarter run that flipped a tight game into a blowout, and their 5 blocks (to ASU’s 0) that disrupted ASU’s drives throughout.

What This Loss Means for ASU

This lopsided loss is a tough setback for the Sun Devils, dropping them to 3-2 in Big 12 play after a strong start. ASU needs to improve significantly in several areas: shooting efficiency (only 29% FG and 25% from three), ball security (17 turnovers leading to easy TCU points), and interior presence (outrebounded slightly despite effort, and zero blocks allowed TCU to dominate the paint). Defensive lapses in the second quarter proved costly, and the team must address poor free-throw shooting (56%) and lack of balanced scoring beyond Elliott. As a top contender, this serves as a wake-up call to refocus on fundamentals ahead of a challenging conference slate.

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What to Watch

Monitor TCU’s three-point barrage (9-25, leading the nation in recent seasons) and home dominance (now extended streak), as they could be a force in Big 12 title contention. For ASU, watch if they can bounce back with better shooting and turnover reduction. Gabby Elliott’s scoring and defensive energy will be crucial, while contributions from players like McKinna Brackens (7 points and 4 rebounds with 4 turnovers), Last-Tear Poa (5 rebounds, 0 assists), and Marley Washenitz (5 assists despite 0 points) need to step up for consistency.

Up Next for ASU

The Sun Devils return home to face another tough Big 12 opponent, Kansas, on January 17th and are  looking to snap this skid and regain momentum in Tempe.