TCU Takes On Wofford Saturday Afternoon
12/8/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
TCU (RV/RV) vs. Wofford | |
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| Date | Time | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 4:00 p.m. CT |
| Location | Schollmaier Arena |
| Television | FOX Sports Net |
| TV Talent | Brian Estridge (Play-By-Play); John Denton (Color) |
| Radio Listing | KTCU, FrogVision, TuneIn |
| Listen Online | Listen Live |
| Radio Talent | Jeff Williams (Play-By-Play); Colin Boddicker (Color) |
| Live Stats | In-Game Stats |
| Game Notes | TCU Game Notes |
Fans not able to attend the non-conference tilt against the Terriers can follow it live on FOX Sports Net with Brian Estridge (Play-By-Play) and John Denton (Color) calling the action live. The game can also be heard on KTCU, FrogVision or via TuneIn Radio.
The Opponent
Wofford, who has had four NCAA Tournament appearances since 2010, comes into Saturday's showdown with a 3-6 overall record after defeating UVA-Wise in its last outing, 116-56. Against the Cavaliers, Fletcher Magee led the way, scoring 24 points on 9-of-10 from the field. Five other players scored in double-figures, including Ryan Sawvell who added 23 points and six rebounds. On the season, Fletcher is averaging 15.2 points per game and 3.1 assists per contest.
The Series
TCU and Wofford will meet for the first time Saturday afternoon. Jamie Dixon has compiled a 2-0 record against the Terriers during his head coaching career.
Spreading The Wealth
Sophomore Alex Robinson tied a career-high Wednesday night at SMU by dishing out a season-high 10 assists. His 10 assists were the most by a TCU student-athlete since former Frog Hank Thorns dished out 11 at Air Force in 2011. The 10 assists were also the fourth-most in the Big 12 Conference this season. Robinson previously had 10 assists against Youngstown State on Dec. 13, 2014, while at Texas A&M.
Brodziansky = Points
Junior Vladimir Brodziansky went a perfect 4-of-4 from the field in TCU's loss at SMU. The Slovakian has now made 13-straight buckets. His last miss came at the 4:45 mark of the first half in the Frogs' Nov. 30 contest against Washington. A year ago, Brodziansky made 14-straight field goals between three games before misfiring.
Building A Bench
TCU has now out-scored its opponent off the bench in the last four games, 159-64. In the last six games alone, the Horned Frogs have outscored the opposition a combined total of 236-85. For the season, the Frogs have outscored the opposition off the bench, 328-136.
Undefeated Teams
By taking down Arkansas State, 77-54, TCU was one of only 12 remaining undefeated teams in the NCAA up until falling at SMU. The other 11 teams were: Villanova, Baylor, Creighton, UCLA, Gonzaga, Butler, Saint Mary's, South Carolina, USC, Notre Dame and Texas A&M-CC.
Receiving Votes
TCU moved into the national spotlight on Monday by receiving votes in both national polls for the first time since 2015. The last time the Horned Frogs were receiving votes in both polls came on Jan. 12, 2015.
It's A Start
By defeating Arkansas State, head coach Jamie Dixon became the first first-year head coach in program history to start his career with an 8-0 record. TCU last started a season 8-0 in 2014-15 when the Horned Frogs went 13-0 in non-conference play. Overall, the 8-0 start marked only the third time in program history that a team had opened its season at 8-0.
Grab The Rock
Junior Kenrich Williams, who recorded his second-straight double-double against Arkansas State last Saturday with 15 points and 13 rebounds, posted a career-high 18 rebounds in TCU's 63-59 victory over UNLV. He has now had 10 or more boards in three-straight games. His 18 boards were the most since fellow teammate Karviar Shepherd posted 19 a year ago against Delaware State. His 18 rebounds are the most in a single-game in the Big 12 Conference this season and is tied for the 14th highest in the NCAA this year.
December Numbers
TCU is now 20-5 during the month of December since 2012. In the last four years, the Frogs have gone unblemished during the month twice. Jamie Dixon is now 81-12 during the month of December as a head coach.
TCU Notes
• TCU and Wofford will meet for the first time Saturday afternoon.
• TCU head coach Jamie Dixon is 81-12 during the month of December.
• TCU currently ranks No. 22 in turnovers forced in the NCAA.
• Jaylen Fisher currently ranks 14th among all freshmen nationally in total assists with 37.
• Brandon Parrish played in his 106th game Wednesday and is a 2017 Allstate NABC Good Works Team® nominee.
• Parrish needs to play in only 13 more games to move into the top-10 all-time in games played in school history.
• Karviar Shepherd is now No. 6 all-time in career starts at TCU with 94. He played in his 100th game last Saturday.
• Shepherd has tallied 572 career rebounds and needs only 128 to become only the 10th player all-time to capture 700 boards.
• Alex Robinson has recorded 11 games of five or more assists in his career. He had 10 against SMU.
• Robinson,who was named to the all-tournament team in Vegas, has led TCU in assists six times this season.
• Robinson scored a career-high 24 points against Washington in Las Vegas and had a career-high 10 assists versus SMU.
• Kenrich Williams grabbed a career-high 18 boards against UNLV. He has now had three-straight games of 10 or more boards.
• Williams' 18 boards are the most in the Big 12 Conference this season and tied for the 14th most in the NCAA.
• Williams posted his second-straight double-double of the season versus Arkansas State with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
• Williams ranks No. 12 in the NCAA in offensive rebounds with a 4.0 average on the season.
• Vladimir Brodziansky has hit 13-straight buckets heading into Saturday.
