“Sending healing prayers for you”: College hoops fans extend support for Hailey Van Lith’s TCU teammate

Hailey Van Lith's TCU teammate Maddie Scherr revealed on Instagram that she will be out for the season with a back injury. The senior guard from Kentucky will take a medical redshirt and miss the remainder of the season without having played a game for the Horned Frogs.

Fans quickly sent their support for the new transfer, who played two seasons at Oregon before transferring to Kentucky and then to TCU after another two seasons.

"Sending healing prayers for you Maddie. Make sure you heal properly and come back even stronger next season. ❤️" one fan commented.

"Love you twin❤️" another wrote.

"Best wishes on a speedy recovery!" another commented.

"Get well soon😢💔" one fan wrote.

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Fans also quickly expressed disappointment that Scherr wouldn't be playing this season. Over her four-year career, she has averaged 12.5 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, and 3.4 assists per game.

"Oh no. I was looking forward to seeing her gel with this loaded team. GWS!" one fan commented.

"Tough break this was the season u finally joined a squad that has a chance of making it deep. We'll support you no matter what, come back stronger 💪" another wrote.

"Noooooo! I was wondering why she hasn't played. One of my favorites 🙏🏽" another commented.

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You can follow the conversation on the original post by Scherr below.

Hailey Van Lith lifting TCU to new heights this season

Hailey Van Lith has seemingly found new life with the Horned Frogs this season, averaging career highs in points (19.4), assists (6.6), and rebounds (5.4) while shooting an impressive 44.8% from the field.

Her form has helped TCU rise to their highest AP poll ranking in program history at No. 9.

She performed exceptionally (21 points, seven assists, three rebounds) in TCU's landmark 76-68 victory against Hannah Hidalgo's Notre Dame. Van Lith was led from the front during the Horned Frogs's 31-12 run in the fourth quarter, which secured the team's first win over a top-three opponent since 2008.

The Horned Frogs have romped to a 9-0 start this season, and Hailey Van Lith has been a big reason for it.

Their next big test comes this Sunday, when they take on Dawn Staley-coached No.3 South Carolina Gamecocks.