FORT WORTH, Texas — Arizona put together a strong first-half showing but couldn't keep pace down the stretch, falling 78–62 to No. 10 TCU on Saturday afternoon at Schollmaier Arena.

The Wildcats led 30–28 at the break after holding the Horned Frogs to just 11 second-quarter points. Arizona shot 50 percent in the second quarter and led for more than four minutes in the period, building a seven-point advantage late in the half.

Sumayah Sugapong set the tone offensively, reaching double figures early in the second quarter and finishing with a team-high 17 points to go along with five assists. Achol Magot delivered a career night off the bench, posting 12 points and seven rebounds while providing a spark in the paint against TCU's size.

Arizona briefly regained momentum early in the third quarter and stayed within striking distance before TCU used a decisive run midway through the period to take control. The Horned Frogs outscored the Wildcats 27–18 in the third quarter and carried the advantage into the final frame.

Noelani Cornfield and Adebanjo Blessing both fouled out late, forcing Arizona to shuffle its rotation down the stretch. Cornfield finished with 11 points and five assists, while Blessing added nine points.

Arizona shot 42.1 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from three, while the Horned Frogs capitalized at the free-throw line and on second-chance opportunities in the second half to pull away. The Wildcats return home to host Kansas on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. MST.