Jayhawks Battle No. 12 TCU Thursday Night on ESPN
The Kansas Jayhawks are set to face No. 12 TCU in a highly anticipated matchup on Thursday, January 29. This game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with tipoff scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. Eric Frede will provide play-by-play commentary, accompanied by analyst Christy Thomaskutty. Fans can also tune in via the Jayhawk Radio Network, with Steven Davis as the commentator.
Jayhawks’ Recent Performance
The Jayhawks enter this contest with a record of 13-8 and a 3-6 mark in Big 12 play. They are coming off two consecutive victories, including an impressive 83-61 win over Kansas State on January 25. This marked their first victory by more than 20 points against Kansas State since 1999.
Highlighting Player Achievements
Freshman forward Jaliya Davis is a standout player for Kansas, leading the team with 22 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks in the last game. This was her seventh game scoring at least 20 points in the last eight outings. Davis has earned the title of Big 12 Freshman of the Week four consecutive times, making her only the fifth player in conference history to achieve this.
- Points per game: 23.5
- Rebounds per game: 8.0
- Shooting percentage: 65.4% from field, 72.2% from free-throw line
In addition to Davis, several teammates contributed double figures in scoring against Kansas State. Elle Evans scored 14 points, while Lilly Meister and Regan Williams both added 12 points. Evans excels in three-point shooting, maintaining a national-leading 51.1% accuracy from beyond the arc this season.
Additional Player Insights
S’Mya Nichols, a junior guard, leads the nation in free throws made (138) and attempted (166) and averages 17.6 points per game, ranking fourth in the Big 12. With a career total of 522 free throws made, she stands as Kansas’s all-time leader.
TCU Overview
On the opposing side, TCU boasts an impressive record of 19-2 and is tied for first place in the Big 12 with a 7-1 conference record. The Horned Frogs, ranked No. 12, are coming off five consecutive wins in the league, though they suffered a narrow 71-69 loss to then-No. 12 Ohio State on January 19. TCU is notable for its strong scoring capacity, averaging 80.9 points per game, and it leads the Big 12 with a scoring defense allowing only 53.2 points per game.
- Top scorer: Olivia Miles with 19.1 points per game
- Triple-doubles: Leads the nation with four this season
Upcoming Games
After facing TCU, the Jayhawks will return home to host Colorado on Sunday, February 1. This matchup will tip off at 2 p.m. CT and will be available on ESPN+.
The meeting between Kansas and TCU promises to be an exciting clash, particularly as both teams vie for critical positioning in the Big 12 standings and seek to build momentum as the season progresses.
