TCU basketball falters down the stretch, can’t close out upset of No. 6 Michigan

Despite a strong first half and a terrific defensive effort, TCU men’s basketball fell 67-63 to the No. 6-ranked Michigan Wolverines on Friday at Schollmaier Arena.

TCU’s defense set the tone early with a zone that gave the Wolverines fits and forced six turnovers in the first six minutes of the game, a portent of things to come.

The Wolverines were the highest-ranked team to come to TCU since No. 1 Kansas visited in 2003.

Despite the Horned Frogs’ strong start, the team’s offense ground to a halt in the second half, shooting 32.3%, and the Wolverines took advantage.

TCU (2-2) got the game to within two points with a little under a minute left. Tanner Toolson missed a chance to tie the game in the final half-minute, and Michigan (3-0) closed out the game at the free-throw line.

The Horned Frogs next host Kansas City at 7 p.m. Wednesday.