Horned Frogs Star Dominates League

FORT WORTH – Marta Suarez has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week for the fourth straight week, a league-leading seventh time this season, after guiding TCU to its second consecutive outright Big 12 championship. The award recognizes her performance from February 23 to March 1.

Suarez averaged an impressive 26.5 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and three steals per game during victories over Cincinnati and No. 18 Baylor. She led all players in both points and rebounds in each of those contests.

Key Performances Seal Championship Run

Suarez’s week began with a career-high 32-point performance in an 83-70 road win against Cincinnati. She scored 26 of those points in the second half, including 15 in the third quarter alone, helping TCU overcome a six-point halftime deficit and secure a share of the league title and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament.

In her final regular season home game on Sunday, Suarez delivered a 21-point, 11-rebound double-double against Baylor in a 65-53 victory. She shot 5-for-6 from beyond the arc, marking her team-leading eighth double-double of the season.

“Suarez led all players in points and rebounds in both wins.”

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Historic Achievement for TCU

TCU (27-4, 15-3 Big 12) has become the first program in Big 12 history to win back-to-back regular season championships within three seasons of finishing in last place. The Horned Frogs are currently on a six-game winning streak as they head into the conference tournament.

Suarez has been a crucial component of TCU’s late-season success, averaging a team-high 22.3 points per game in the last five victories.

Season Stats Showcase Suarez’s Impact

On the year, Suarez is achieving career highs in several key statistical categories:

• Points per game: 17.1
• Field goal percentage: .480
• 3-point field goal percentage: .390
• Rebounds per game: 7.1
• Assists per game: 2.4

Looking Ahead: Big 12 Tournament

TCU will begin play in the Big 12 Tournament with a quarterfinal matchup against either No. 8 seed Utah, No. 9 seed BYU, or No. 16 seed Houston at 1:30 p.m. On Friday inside the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.

FAQ

Q: How many times has Marta Suarez won Big 12 Player of the Week this season?

A: She has won the award seven times this season, and for the fourth consecutive week.

Q: What is TCU’s record this season?

A: TCU is currently 27-4 overall and 15-3 in Big 12 play.

Q: Where will the Big 12 Tournament be held?

A: The tournament will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.