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TCU Basketball Drops Heartbreaker to No. 6 Michigan

The Frogs blew a second half lead to lose 67-63 despite a spirited effort.
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Jayden Pierre takes a layup in TCU's 67-63 loss to No. 6 Michigan on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Jayden Pierre takes a layup in TCU's 67-63 loss to No. 6 Michigan on Friday, November 14, 2025. | X: @TCUBasketball

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TCU men's basketball was very close to pulling off a top-ten win Friday night. The Frogs lost 67-63 to No. 6 Michigan and could not get enough shots to fall late.

Jamie Dixon's squad welcomed their highest-ranked opponent since 2003 (No. 1 Kansas) into Schollmaier Arena in by far their toughest game yet this season. With all that said, the Frogs should have won this game.

TCU got off to a hot start, jumping out to a 21-13 lead. Their plan to double Michigan's bigs to counteract their size was working and forcing turnovers early.

The Frogs got the Wolverines to turn the ball over 22 times throughout the game. With a +11 turnover margin, that is a recipe for success on most nights.

TCU took a 35-33 lead into halftime with a spirited effort that gave them a real shot in this one. Michigan's size and skill advantage just took over late in the game.

Dusty May's team out-rebounded the Frogs 44-23, something Coach Dixon has emphasized all season as a catalyst for how successful TCU can be. With starting center Malick Diallo out for the season with a torn ACL, the Frogs need to be better on the glass to make up for his absence.

With all that being said, TCU still had several chances to win this game but missed a lot of makeable shots. The Frogs shot 37.1 percent from the field throughout the game and 32.3 percent in the second half.

TCU was down seven points with under two minutes to go before coming back to cut the lead to two with the ball. Tanner Toolson got a good look at a jumper to tie the game with 23 seconds to go but missed it. The Frogs went on to lose by four.

The brightest player for the Frogs was Brock Harding. The point guard transfer from Iowa dropped a game-high 15 points, paired with a career-high six rebounds and four assists. Harding led TCU in all three categories.

Up next, TCU hosts Kansas City on Wednesday in Schollmaier Arena for their last game before Feast Week. The Frogs' Feast Week tournament will be the Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego, California, involving Florida, Wisconsin, and Providence.

The Frogs do not have much more breathing room for losses in the nonconference. Taking care of business Wednesday will be crucial for this team.

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Brock Harding and Micah Robinson

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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.

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