Men's Basketball: TCU Beats Alcorn State 93-74 To Move to 5-0 On The Season

TCU Basketball is 5-0 for the first time since the 2017-18 season behind 20 points from JaKobe Coles.

Nicholas Girimonte | Nov 22, 2023

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The TCU men's basketball team advanced to 5-0 for the first time since the 2017-18 season with a 93-74 win over Alcorn State Tuesday. Four Frogs reached double figures with 20 assists on 27 made field goals.

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TCU men's basketball center Ernest Udeh Jr. versus Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball guard Jameer Nelson Jr. passing the ball against Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball center Essam Mostafa going for a loose ball against Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball guard Jameer Nelson Jr. driving on Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball guard Micah Peavy going for a loose ball against Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball center Xavier Cork dunking on Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball's JaKobe Coles with a towel against Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

TCU men's basketball center Essam Mostafa reaching for fans against Alcorn State on November 21, 2023.

Notable TCU Players:

JaKobe Coles - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals

Emanuel Miller - 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists

Micah Peavy - 11 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals

Essam Mostafa - 10 points, 5 rebounds

Ice Coles

JaKobe Coles continues his great start to the season leading the Frogs in scoring again for the third time in five games. Coles had 20 points on 7-11 shooting and 4-5 from three. His four three-pointers set a new career high for the Junior forward. If this trend continues, look for JaKobe to be the go-to guy for TCU throughout the season as he becomes one of the bigger surprises in the Big 12.

The Three-Headed Monster

Throughout the season, Jamie Dixon has been giving similar amounts of minutes to Ernest Udeh Jr., Xavier Cork, and Essam Mostafa at center. Against Alcorn State, all three played extremely well going a combined 8-9 from the field, totaling 23 points. As Dixon continues to be pleased with all three big men, this could remain constant for TCU as it helps keep them fresh throughout the game.

Mr. Consistent Miller

Emanuel Miller has reached double figures for the fourth consecutive game and hasn't shot under 44.4% from the field all year. Adding 13 points on 5-9 shooting against Alcorn State, Miller contributed in every manner for the Frogs, leading the team in plus/minus at 26. The Preseason All-Big 12 member has been TCU's most consistent player and will be their steady force all season.

Up Next: TCU will play their last game of the six-game home stand against Houston Christian on Monday, November 27. The game will tip-off at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

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Published Nov 22, 2023

NICHOLAS GIRIMONTE

Nick Girimonte, a senior at Texas Christian University majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Journalism, is passionate about media, storytelling, and sports. Originally from Windsor, CA, Nick moved to Fort Worth, TX in 2021 to pursue his career goals. He has gained diverse hands-on experience as an on-air talent for Frogs Today, covering TCU sports, and as a writer and podcast host for TCU Horned Frogs on SI. Nick specializes in covering both men’s and women’s basketball. His podcast, “Frog Fever,” covers TCU and Big 12 Men’s Basketball. Additionally, he works with the TCU Football video crew, contributing to game footage and analysis. Nick has also held roles with the Texas Rangers, Barstool Sports, and Austin Industries, where he worked on social media content, event planning, and brand visibility. Nick is excited to contribute to TCU Horned Frogs On SI and looks forward to his next sports communication journey after graduation in May 2025.