TCU basketball cancels Wednesday game due to COVID

TCU has canceled its basketball game against Texas Southern because of COVID-19 issues, per CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. The Horned Frogs were originally scheduled to face the Tigers at 3 p.m. CT on Wednesday.

The contest was set to be the last nonconference game of the year for TCU before it entered Big 12 play. The Horned Frogs are scheduled to open conference play against No. 6 Kansas on New Year’s Day in Lawrence. It is unclear whether that game will still be able to be played.

The Horned Frogs currently sit at 10-1 including victories against Utah and Georgetown. Their lone loss of the season came by 19 points against Santa Clara. Guard Mike Miles leads the team in scoring (16.9 PPG), assists (4.6 APG) and steals (1.4 SPG).

COVID has shown itself to be incredibly contagious in the month of December, with more than just TCU basketball forced to postpone or cancel games. In addition to the Horned Frogs, fellow Big 12 school Oklahoma State recently had a game against USC canceled because of issues in the Trojans’ program.

Professional teams have also been affected. The NBA has postponed several games this month as the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors and plenty others have dealt with outbreaks.

TCU is looking to make an NCAA Tournament appearance for just the second time in the past 24 years. The program last made the Big Dance in 2018 during coach Jamie Dixon’s second season. Now in his sixth year with the Horned Frogs, Dixon has compiled a 106-72 overall record.

To get there, TCU will need a strong showing in conference play. The Big 12 is typically one of college basketball’s toughest leagues, and that is again the case this season. Baylor, Kansas, Texas and Texas Tech are currently ranked at the time this article was written. Additionally, Oklahoma and West Virginia are receiving votes and inside the top 30 according to the AP poll.