No. 9 TCU is set to face defending national champion South Carolina in a primetime matchup on Sunday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. This game marks the first AP Top 10 matchup in TCU basketball history and is part of the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge, airing on ESPN2.
TCU, led by second-year head coach Mark Campbell, has quickly risen to national prominence with a No. 9 ranking in the AP poll and a No. 4 NCAA NET ranking. They have already beaten two preseason top 10 teams and aim to continue their success against the powerhouse Gamecocks.
Meanwhile, South Carolina boasts an impressive track record with two NCAA Championships in the past three years and a strong record since 2021-22. This matchup will be a test for both teams, as they are two of only three teams in the country with two wins over preseason AP Top 10 opponents.
A win for TCU would mark several milestones, including their first victory over a defending NCAA champion, their fifth win over a No. 3 team, and their third win over a preseason AP Top 10 team in a season. It would solidify TCU’s position as a national contender and showcase their talent on a larger stage.
This game promises to be an exciting clash between two top-ranked teams and a historic moment for TCU basketball. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN2 as these two powerhouse programs go head-to-head on Sunday evening.
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