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TCU men's basketball was very close to pulling off a top-ten win Friday night. The Frogs lost 67-63 to No. 6 Michigan and could not get enough shots to fall late.
Despite a strong first half and a terrific defensive effort, TCU men's basketball fell 67-63 to the No. 6-ranked Michigan Wolverines on Friday at Schollmaier Arena. TCU's defense set the tone early with a zone that gave the Wolverines fits and forced six turnovers in the first six minutes of the game, a portent of things to come.
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Transfers Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. have double-doubles as No. 6 Michigan wins at TCU
Transfer forwards Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson Jr. both had double-doubles and No. 6 Michigan won 67-63 at TCU.
The Michigan Wolverines (2-0) and TCU Horned Frogs (2-1) are lined up for a Friday clash in Fort Worth, Texas. The contest at Schollmaier Arena will tip off at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA basketball odds around the Michigan vs. TCU odds and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions for the best bets.
Pair of late free throws from Burnett carry No. 6 Michigan past TCU, 67-63 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Michigan sputtered much of the night but never lost contact with TCU. When the Wolverines finally found their rhythm, it was enough to earn a win in their first true road test of the season. Michigan’s most and least experienced college players led the way in a 67-63 win at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday night.
It took a while, but Michigan rallied after playing behind much of the game for a 67-63 road win over TCU. The Wolverines improved to 3-0 after rallying from 8 down in the first half, cutting the deficit to 35-33 at the break,
Michigan's formidable size clashes with TCU's relentless pressure. Can the Wolverines control the tempo, or will the Horned Frogs force turnovers and feast on the fast break?