CINCINNATI (AP) \u2014 Marta Suarez scored a career-high 32 points, and No. 11 TCU used a dominant third quarter to defeat Cincinnati 83-70 on Wednesday, clinching at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title.<\/p>\n
With the win, defending Big 12 champion TCU secured no worse than a share of the league title entering Sunday\u2019s regular-season finale against No. 18 Baylor. The Horned Frogs also became the first program to repeat as Big 12 champions within three seasons of finishing last.<\/p>\n
The Horned Frogs (26-4, 14-3 Big 12) trailed 29-23 at halftime before taking control with a decisive stretch out of the break. TCU outscored Cincinnati 35-14 in the third quarter, turning a six-point deficit into a 58-43 lead entering the fourth.<\/p>\n
Suarez, who entered the game averaging 16.5 points, fueled the surge as TCU opened the period on a 20-3 run to build its first double-digit lead at 43-32 with 4:40 remaining in the quarter. Donovyn Hunter added 16 points, and Olivia Miles finished with 15 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Horned Frogs shot 45% from the field and made 11 3-pointers.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati (11-18, 6-11) was led by Mya Perry\u2019s 27 points, while Caliyah DeVillasee added 20 and Reagan Jackson scored 12. The Bearcats shot 35% from the floor and could not cut the deficit below double digits in the final period.<\/p>\n
Up Next<\/p>\n
TCU: hosts No. 18 Baylor on Sunday in a regular-season finale.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati: travels to No. 17 West Virginia on Sunday for its finale regular-season matchup.<\/p>\n
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