- Matchup: TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks
- Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, the Kansas Jayhawks (10-4) will host the TCU Horned Frogs (11-3) at the renowned Allen Fieldhouse.
In their latest outing, the TCU Horned Frogs secured a victory against Baylor, finishing with a score of 69-63. TCU achieved a field goal percentage of 38.3% (23 out of 60 attempts) and converted 8 of their 20 attempts from three-point range. From the free-throw line, they succeeded on 15 of 23 attempts, translating to a 65.2% success rate. On the boards, TCU claimed 39 rebounds, including 16 offensive rebounds. They also facilitated 16 assists while forcing their opponents into 11 turnovers, resulting in 6 steals. On defense, TCU limited Baylor to a 37.3% shooting percentage (22 of 59). Baylor recorded 14 assists, along with 8 steals, and totaled 28 rebounds (11 offensive, 17 defensive), but did not register any blocks. Baylor finished the night shooting 77.8% from the foul line, making 14 of 18 attempts, and they hit 5 of 21 attempts from beyond the arc. TCU committed 16 personal fouls compared to Baylor’s 20.
Micah Robinson was a standout player for TCU, shooting 50.0% from the field and contributing 3 assists. He played for 31 minutes, snagging 10 rebounds and scoring 13 points on 3 of 6 shooting.
TCU enters this game with an overall record of 11-3. The team averages 79.5 points per game (135th nationally) while maintaining a field goal shooting percentage of 46.2%. TCU’s three-point shooting stands at 34.2% with 110 successful shots out of 322 attempts, and their free-throw shooting is at 73.1%. The team averages 36.4 rebounds and has made 234 assists this season, ranking them 108th in Division 1 for assists. They turn the ball over 11.1 times per game and commit an average of 15.8 fouls each night.
Defensively, the Horned Frogs force an average of 15.1 turnovers per game while drawing 18.5 fouls. They currently rank 221st in college basketball for assists allowed, having given up 205 during the season. TCU allows a field goal percentage of 41.2% (324 of 787) and they average 31.1 rebounds per game. Their opponents are shooting 32.8% from three-point range, and TCU ranks 18th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (64.6).
In their last match, the Kansas Jayhawks faced UCF, suffering an 81-75 loss. The Jayhawks secured 25 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 34 for the game. They committed 11 turnovers while managing 3 steals. UCF committed 18 fouls, giving Kansas 23 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 17 for a 73.9% success rate. Kansas shot 8 of 23 from three-point territory (34.8%) and finished 25 of 58 from the field, resulting in a 43.1% shooting percentage. The Jayhawks allowed UCF to hit 28 of 64 from the field (43.8% accuracy) and finished the night with a three-point shooting percentage of 30.4% (7 of 23) while converting 18 of 26 free throws (69.2%). In the rebounding battle, Kansas allowed UCF to secure 34 rebounds overall (10 offensive).
Darryn Peterson emerged as a key player for the Jayhawks, scoring 26 points in just 23 minutes on the court, contributing 1 assist and grabbing 6 rebounds with a shooting efficiency of 47.1% (8 of 17).
Kansas holds a record of 10-4 for the season. Offensively, the Jayhawks are shooting 46.5% from the field, placing them 131st nationally. They have accumulated 1,061 points this year, averaging 75.8 per game while grabbing 40.1 rebounds each contest. They average 15.4 assists per game (ranking 122nd in college) and turn the ball over 10.9 times per game. Defensively, Kansas commits 14.4 personal fouls per game and successfully converts 74.7% of their free throws.
The Jayhawks’ defense ranks 18th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 64.6. They force opposing teams into an average of 9.2 turnovers per game while limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.1% from the field (5th nationally). Kansas allows 25.5% shooting from beyond the arc (96 of 376) and their opponents hit 65.5% of free throw attempts. They give up an average of 11.3 assists and 35.2 rebounds per game, ranking 48th and 225th in the nation respectively.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Kansas
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