Women's Basketball: No. 12 TCU Beats Samford 103-64

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No. 12 TCU women's basketball dominated Samford 103-64 Tuesday night.
Madison Conner's 33 points propelled the Frogs to the big win in this one.
Can't Miss Conner
Madison Conner was the story in this game.
Conner had 33 points on 8-16 3FG with 6 rebounds and 4 assists in an unbelievable performance.
Madison Conner in No. 12 TCU’s win over Samford:
— Nick Girimonte (@GirimonteNicky) December 18, 2024
33 points (season high)
10-21 FG
8-15 3FG
5-5 FT
6 rebounds
4 assists
1 block
+39
Unbelievable pic.twitter.com/qEmO5H6qZM
The 5-foot-11 guard is solidifying herself as one of the best shooters and players in the country.
No Sedona, No Problem
Sedona Prince was a late scratch to the game tonight because of an illness according to Mark Campbell.
Obviously, Prince is one of the best players in the nation, so this was a big blow before the game for TCU.
BREAKING: Sedona Prince is OUT for TCU vs Samford. pic.twitter.com/wKJJeHnK1r
— Nick Girimonte (@GirimonteNicky) December 18, 2024
Deasia Merrill was the one who stepped up big time.
In her first TCU start, the Georgia State transfer had season highs with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
Deasia Merrill had 13 points and 7 rebounds (both season highs) in her first TCU start.
— Nick Girimonte (@GirimonteNicky) December 18, 2024
The Georgia State transfer stepped up huge in the absence of Sedona Prince. pic.twitter.com/Bas8bcW8TT
The depth of this team is a huge benefit to a Horned Frog team when so many players can step up in these situations.
Everybody Eats
It seemed like every player who played rotational minutes for the Frogs tonight played well.
To a highlight a few others, here are some key performances:
Hailey Van Lith had 15 points on 6-10 FG with eight assists, two blocks and one steal.
Donovyn Hunter poured in a season high 14 points on 6-8 FG, 2-3 3FG, two rebounds, two assists, one block and a career high five steals.
Donovyn Hunter in No. 12 TCU’s win over Samford:
— Nick Girimonte (@GirimonteNicky) December 18, 2024
14 points (season high)
6-8 FG
2-3 3FG
2 rebounds
2 assists
1 block
5 steals (career high)
Great performance for the Oregon State transfer pic.twitter.com/x9SPpfYsux
Agnes Emma-Nnopu had six points, 14 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal.
This team can beat you with a lot of different players, and they proved that tonight.
The Frogs will take a 11-1 record into Big 12 play starting next game against UCF.
Postgame Pressers
Mark Campbell
Madison Conner and Deasia Merrill
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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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