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Frogs hit the road to face Bulls The TCU Lady Frogs (15-4 and 5-1 Conference USA) continue their roadtrip 6 p.m. today against South Florida (12-8 and 2-5 C-USA) at the USF Sun Dome.
This will be the third of four road games for the Frogs. The Frogs came back Monday evening from East Carolina before hitting the road again for the Sunshine State. Head coach Jeff Mittie said he feels that fatigue will not be an issue for the team on the roadtrip. “We get
more rest on the road,” said Mittie. “Fatigue is not an
issue and shouldn’t be.” Although the Frogs beat the ECU Pirates 58-42 Sunday in Greenville, N.C., Mittie said the Frogs’ offense is struggling. “When you give up 25 turnovers like we did against (East Carolina) we don’t get any looks at the basket,” said Mittie. The Frogs and the Pirates combined for a total of 50 turnovers and a combined score of 100 points Sunday. Freshman Nikki Newton will not play against the Bulls tonight because of a concussion suffered last week. “It hurts when one of your offensive options is out,” said Mittie. Senior Kati Safaritova was the only Frog in double figures in the ECU contest with 12 points. “We have crept in to bad habits,” said Mittie “Now we have to creep back out.” Mittie said it is the grind of the season and hopes that the team will react in a favorable manner. “School is picking up and the light at the end of the tunnel isn’t as bright as it used to be,” Mittie said. “It’s an issue between the ears.” The Frogs are
still ranked No. 26 by the ESPN/ USA Today Coaches’ Poll. With having a lot to play for, Mittie said he expects that USF will use their quickness to try and beat the Frogs. He said he anticipates the Bulls to use a full-court press to stop the Frogs offense. “They don’t start a big lineup,” said Mittie. “I think they will turn it into a 94-foot (entire court) game.” Nathan
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