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TCU Men’s Basketball Falls to Santa Clara 69-52 in Acrisure Invitational
On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the TCU Horned Frogs men’s basketball team suffered a defeat in the opening game of the 2024 Acrisure Invitational. The game, held at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, saw the Horned Frogs fall to the Santa Clara Broncos with a final score of 69-52.
The Broncos delivered a balanced performance, led by Carlos Stewart Jr., who scored 18 points on an impressive 8-of-9 shooting. This strong offensive display helped Santa Clara pull away from TCU in the second half of the game.
TCU, now standing at 4-2 for the season, struggled with their shooting, managing only 34.9 percent from the field. Despite leading 41-40 at halftime, the Horned Frogs were unable to maintain their momentum and were outscored in the second half.
The loss marks a setback for TCU in the early stages of the 2024-25 Big 12 men’s basketball season, as they look to regroup and improve their performance in upcoming games.