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TCU Found Energy Late But Arizona Controlled The Night

The Frogs drop to 1-2 in Big 12 play after 13-point loss to the No. 1 Wildcats.
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TCU's Micah Robinson and Brock Harding battle on defense against Arizona's Koa Peat and Anthony Dell'Orso in a 86-73 Wildcat win over the Frogs on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
TCU's Micah Robinson and Brock Harding battle on defense against Arizona's Koa Peat and Anthony Dell'Orso in a 86-73 Wildcat win over the Frogs on Saturday, January 10, 2026. | Brian McLean - KillerFrogs.com for TCU On SI

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TCU dropped their second straight conference game on Saturday. Despite a spirited comeback, No. 1 Arizona beat the Frogs 86-73.

The Wildcats did not hesitate to get out to a convincing lead. Thirteen and a half minutes into the game, they led 37-16, but that would be their biggest lead of the contest.

After being down 16 at the half, TCU began the final 20 minutes with a 7-0 run of their own and crawled back to within seven with less than seven minutes left to play in the game. The talent of Tommy Lloyd's No. 1-ranked squad took over throughout the game, ultimately resulting in a 13-point Wildcat win.

Freshman sensation Koa Peat led the Wildcats in scoring with 20 points on 10-17 from the field. Arizona as a team shot 51% FG, 44% 3PT, and 73% FT.

Tanner Toolson was the main offensive bright spot for the Frogs. The Utah Valley transfer dropped in a team high 20 points on efficient shooting to go with six rebounds.

TCU as a team did not have as much success against the elite Arizona defense. The Frogs shot just 42% FG, 29% 3PT, and 71% FT.

Post Game Conference

Toolson mentioned after the game that the Big 12 is a tough conference. The 6-foot-5 guard added that TCU is in the "conference of opportunities" with two big games at BYU and Utah coming up.

In the postgame press conference, Jamie Dixon emphasized getting out-rebounded and not being ready to play from the jump as reasons for the loss. The TCU head coach also mentioned that this is the best team in the nation, so his team's resiliency was impressive.

Coach Dixon also gave an update on center Vianney Salatchoum, who has not played for TCU since December 7, 2025, against North Texas. It was said that the Florida International transfer is "not with the team" due to family issues at this moment.

Six-foot-seven big David Punch suffered cramps in TCU's loss at Kansas Tuesday, and 6-foot-8 center Xavier Edmonds had cramp-like symptoms Saturday against Arizona. With Malick Diallo ruled out for the season, the Salatchoum situation adds greater worry to an already thin frontcourt.

What's Next?

The Frogs' schedule does not get any easier this upcoming week. They will take a road trip to play at No. 9 BYU on Wednesday before playing at Utah the following Saturday, looking for bounce-back opportunities.

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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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