Moore, Okonkwo, Heard power TCU past Oklahoma in front of national-televised audience

TCU senior center Jordan Moore recorded her 13th career double-double, posting a game-high 25 points and 14 rebounds to power the Frogs past Oklahoma, 86-71, at Schollmaier Arena on Tuesday on FS1.

The Frogs, who improved to 11-1 at home this season, jumped out the gates ready to ball.

Senior forward Amy Okonkwo hit back-to-back 3-pointers to spark TCU (13-5, 3-4 Big 12) in an 18-8 run in the first quarter that helped lead them to a 39-24 halftime lead. Okonkwo came into Tuesdays contest averaging 11 points per game and finished with 16 points.

Moore played her dominant role in the paint shooting 10-of-15 from the floor and knocking down 5-of-6 at the line. Lauren Heard tied her career-highs across the board with 18 points, six assists and three 3-pointers.

“Just proud of our team, we talked a lot about not getting caught up in the highs and lows of the season and lock in on the game today, the preparation today,” TCU head coach Raegan Pebley said.

Averaging just over six 3-pointers per game, Oklahoma (5-11, 1-4 Big 12) couldn’t find its rhythm as TCU was everywhere on defense holding the Sooners to one 3-pointer in the first half.

Sophomore guard Shaina Pellington was Oklahoma’s offensive focal point, scoring 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting. Oklahoma saw 42 points from its bench.

The Frogs forced 20 turnovers, won the rebound battle 36-33, and had 21 assists on 30 baskets.

TCU will look to make it two in a row when it hosts Kansas on Jan. 27 at noon.

“Practice and retention on what they coach us, and just talking to each other offensively and defensively,” Moore said on how the Frogs can continue winning in the Big 12. “There is no room for taking steps back we have to get in the gym and be better players.”

Oklahoma, losers of five straight, take on Baylor in Norman at 2 p.m.

This story was originally published January 22, 2019 at 10:24 PM.