January 2nd 2025.
In a highly anticipated match at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on January 1, 2025, the women's basketball teams from Colorado and TCU faced off. The game was expected to be a tough one, with both teams vying for a victory.
Unfortunately for the Colorado Buffaloes, their offensive game fell short in the end. Despite playing solid defense, they struggled to generate enough points and ended up shooting only 35.3% from the field and committing 17 turnovers. Meanwhile, TCU capitalized on these mistakes and converted them into 16 points, ultimately leading to their 63-50 victory.
The three standout players of the night were TCU's Sedona Prince, Hailey Van Lith, and Colorado's Jade Masogayo. Prince, with a double-double and impressive defensive stats of four steals and three blocks, was a force to be reckoned with. Van Lith overcame some turnovers to contribute 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Masogayo, on the other hand, was a consistent performer for the Buffaloes, finishing the game with 14 points, six rebounds, and two steals before fouling out in the final minutes.
Next up for the Buffaloes is a tough matchup against Baylor on Saturday in Waco, Texas, as their two-game road trip continues. Head coach JR Payne acknowledged the challenges of facing a top team on the road but was confident in her team's ability to compete.
Leading up to the game, the Buffaloes knew that they would need to limit their mistakes in order to have a chance at an upset. And for most of the night, they did just that. However, their struggles with scoring ultimately cost them the game.
Despite the loss, Payne was proud of her team's effort and fearlessness on the court. According to her, they are a blue collar team that isn't afraid to go up against anyone. This mentality was evident in their determination to fight back from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter, eventually closing the gap to just five points. However, TCU's strong finish proved to be too much for the Buffaloes.
As for individual performances, Masogayo and Ayianna Johnson were the top scorers for CU, but it was TCU's defense that shut down their leading scorer, Frida Formann. The Buffaloes also struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 4-of-14 from 3-point range.
Although the Buffaloes were outscored in the paint and had fewer rebounds and assists than TCU, they put up a good fight and showed their resilience throughout the game. Ultimately, it was a tough loss, but there were positives to take away from the experience.
The Buffaloes started off strong, leading 12-11 after the first quarter, thanks to Masogayo's performance. However, they fell behind in the second quarter and went into halftime trailing 27-21. They continued to battle in the third quarter, with Johnson scoring six straight points, but TCU's defense proved to be too much.
Despite the loss, Payne was proud of her team's defensive efforts, which have not been consistent this season. She also praised her senior point guard, Kindyll Wetta, for her fearlessness and tough defense. The Buffaloes will now regroup and prepare for their next game, hoping to come back stronger and more efficient on both ends of the court.
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