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Another second-round matchup in the 2023 NCAA Tournament has been set for Sunday, March 19 as the No. 6 TCU Horned Frogs will battle the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs. This West Region matchup will take place at Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET
TV channel: TBS
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Spread: Gonzaga -4.5
Total: 158.5
Moneyline: Gonzaga -195, TCU +165
No. 3 Gonzaga 30-5 (14-2 WCC)
First Round: Defeated No. 14 Grand Canyon 82-70
KenPom rating: 7 Overall, 1 Offense, 76 Defense
Leading scorer: Drew Timme (20.9 ppg)
Key stat of tournament: Shot 46.7% from three in the first round
The Bulldogs showed some weaknesses defensively early but ultimately rallied behind their top-ranked offense to prevail relatively easily in the first round. Timme looks like a consistent force, and he’s getting some good help from Julian Strawther and Anton Watson. The names might not be as familiar as some past teams, but Gonzaga is once again a contender for the Final Four.
No. 6 TCU 22-12 (9-9 Big 12)
First Round: Defeated No. 11 Arizona State 72-70
KenPom rating: 25 Overall, 51 Offense, 21 Defense
Leading scorer: Mike Miles Jr. (17.3 ppg)
Key stat of tournament:
No. 6 TCU managed to overcome an eight-point deficit late in their first-round battle against No. 11 Arizona State, storming back for the 72-70 victory. With the game tied in the closing moments, JoKobe Coles delivered the go-ahead floater with three seconds left to send the Horned Frogs to the next round. Mike Miles Jr. led with 26 points in the win.