TCU Defeats FDU 73-51, Advances in NCAA Tournament

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights' historic NCAA Tournament run ended on Friday with a 73-51 loss to No. 2-seeded TCU in the first round. FDU, who achieved a program-best 29 wins this season and entered the tournament with a 22-game winning streak, led early in the game but struggled offensively as TCU's defense took over. Teneisia Brown led the Knights with 18 points, but TCU's Madison Conner was the standout with a game-high 23 points. TCU's victory marked their first NCAA Tournament win in 19 years, and they will advance to face the winner of the Louisville-Nebraska matchup. The Knights' season was notable for their record-setting achievements, but ultimately they couldn't match the depth and experience of the Horned Frogs. Coach Stephanie Gaitley will now reflect on a remarkable season that included a perfect conference record and a historic tournament appearance.