Let's dig into this scintillating NCAA Women's basketball clash between Baylor Bears, placed 17th in the AP poll, and TCU Horned Frogs, ranked impressively at number 8. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to make yourself comfortable and fasten your seatbelts!
Take a look at Baylor Bears first. Their dynamism on court is mainly driven by two robust engines, namely, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, who's been on fire of late with 22.5 points per game, and Aaronette Vonleh with 15.6 points per game last month. Not bad, not bad at all!
Sprinting to the TCU Horned Frogs, we trace our eyes to the prolific stats of Sedona Prince with an impressive average of 16.6 points per game in the last month and Hailey Van Lith pitching in with 17 points. That's tantalizingly formidable, isn't it?
History sure loves to talk and our ears are perked up! Going back to their past showdowns, these teams have seen each other with a squint! Although it's mostly been a mixture of fire and ice, the Horned Frogs managed to come out on top in their recent outing.
Both teams have commendable regular season records, but the Horned Frogs at 30-3 are slightly more impressive. The Bears showed resilience in their recent match-ups, notably against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Iowa State Cyclones, while the Horned Frogs held their fortress strong against the West Virginia Mountaineers and Colorado Buffaloes. Quite the intriguing turn of events, indeed!
Getting the crystal ball out and predicting the result in such a closely contested affair isn't for the faint-hearted. However, considering the Horned Frogs' higher ranking, better regular season record, and that their recent form has been slightly more consistent than the Bears', I'm tipping them to edge this one.
Albert’s Prediction: TCU Horned Frogs by 4.