- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs TCU Horned Frogs
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Venue: Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-3) are set to travel to Schollmaier Arena on Friday to face the TCU Horned Frogs (5-2).
In their most recent matchup, Notre Dame claimed a 76-71 victory against Missouri. Both teams recorded 19 personal fouls during the contest. The Fighting Irish made 6 of 21 attempts from three-point range, while Missouri achieved 68.0% from the free throw line, hitting 17 of 25 shots. Missouri secured 23 rebounds (4 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not block any shots. They also recorded 12 assists and 10 steals. Defensively, Notre Dame allowed their opponents to shoot 44.4%, converting 24 of 54 attempts. Notre Dame finished the game with 16 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and recorded 4 steals, while collecting 28 rebounds (5 offensive). The Fighting Irish had a free throw shooting percentage of 83.3%, making 15 of 18 attempts, and ended the night with a field goal percentage of 46.3%, scoring 25 out of 54 shots and connecting on 11 of 33 three-pointers.
Markus Burton was a standout performer, shooting 40.0% from the field while dishing out 10 assists. He played for 38 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and scored 18 points on 6 of 15 shooting.
The Fighting Irish currently hold a 6-3 record for the season. They average 75.4 points per game (231st in Division 1) and have a field goal percentage of 46.4%. From beyond the arc, they shoot 34.7% (76 out of 219) and maintain a free throw percentage of 73.1%. On the boards, Notre Dame averages 37.1 rebounds per game and has achieved 108 total assists this season, ranked 237th in the nation for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 11.7 times and commit 18.1 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, Notre Dame forces 11.3 turnovers per game and averages 17.7 personal fouls. Their defense has allowed 109 assists (ranked 201st in D-1) and gives up a field goal percentage of 41.5%, allowing opponents to shoot 206 out of 496. The Irish concede an average of 31.1 rebounds per game and 31.6% on three-point attempts, ranking 82nd nationally in points allowed per game (67.7).
In their latest game, the TCU Horned Frogs secured a 74-63 victory against Wisconsin. TCU allowed Wisconsin to collect 32 rebounds (7 offensive). They converted 7 of 28 attempts from three-point range (25.0%) and went 16 of 18 from the free throw line (88.9%). Wisconsin shot 34.5% from the floor, connecting on 20 of 58 attempts. The Horned Frogs shot 46.7% overall (28 of 60) and 57.1% from beyond the arc (8 of 14 attempts). Wisconsin’s 15 fouls resulted in 16 free throw attempts for TCU. They recorded 12 turnovers and achieved 6 steals in the matchup, accumulating 28 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, for a total of 35 rebounds.
David Punch was a key player for TCU, making 7 of 11 shots for an impressive 63.6% shooting rate and collecting 9 rebounds. He contributed 17 points in 32 minutes and provided 2 assists.
TCU boasts a 5-2 record this season. Offensively, the Horned Frogs are shooting 44.5% from the field, ranking 228th in college basketball. They have scored 558 total points, averaging 79.7 points per game, and pull down 35.7 rebounds on average. With a 16.0 assists-per-game rate (113th in college), they commit 12.0 turnovers per game and average 17.1 personal fouls while converting 73.9% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, TCU ranks 54th in the nation for points allowed, allowing 65.9 per game. They generate 17.1 turnovers from opponents and permit a field goal percentage of 39.6% (56th in college). The Horned Frogs give up 30.1% shooting from three-point range (49 of 163) and teams are making 77.7% of their free throw attempts against them. They surrender an average of 13.9 assists and 33.6 rebounds per game, ranking 216th and 130th nationwide, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Go with TCU
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