TCU Rallies to Beat Incarnate Word 69-65

The TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball team rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat the Incarnate Word Cardinals 69-65 on Monday night at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The victory improved TCU's record to 7-3 and came after an eight-day break since their previous game against North Texas.

Incarnate Word, sporting a 5-6 record entering the matchup, controlled much of the first half behind a scorching performance from senior guard Davion Bailey. Bailey scored 16 points before the break, including multiple three-pointers that helped the Cardinals build a 37-31 lead at halftime. The Frogs struggled with their perimeter shooting, connecting on just 18.8 percent from beyond the arc overall, but they stayed competitive by converting 18 of 25 free throws.

The second half saw TCU mount a determined comeback, outscoring Incarnate Word 38-28. Sophomore forward David Punch emerged as the catalyst, recording his second consecutive double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds while adding five blocks. Punch scored 15 of his points after halftime, including key baskets in the lane and from the free-throw line that helped erase the deficit. His defensive presence disrupted...