The No. 15 TCU Horned Frogs kicked off their season last night with an absolute statement, blowing out Oral Roberts 99-43! That staggering 56-point margin of victory wasn’t just huge, it was the largest in a season opener in school history. If anyone doubted this squad, they just got a 56-point wake-up call.
First Quarter Carnage and Relentless Pressure
From the opening tip, TCU meant business. They absolutely steamrolled Oral Roberts in the first quarter, jumping out to a comfortable 27-9 lead. Lanie Grant was red hot early, dropping nine points in that initial frame. The Horned Frogs were shooting an insane 65% in the first ten minutes, while Oral Roberts could barely hit anything, clocking in at a cold 25%. This wasn’t just a hot start, it was a total lockdown, setting the tone for the entire game.
Somfai Leads the Way as the Bench Explodes
The dominance didn’t stop there. Laura Somfai was an absolute force, racking up 17 points and 10 rebounds for a massive double-double. She already had 10 points by halftime as TCU extended their lead to 46-19. And let’s talk about that bench! The reserves were on fire, accounting for 16 points by halftime, with Camille Williams leading that charge, ultimately finishing with 12 points herself. Jadyn Wooten also dished out eight assists to go with her 10 points, making sure everyone got in on the action. The Horned Frogs kept their foot on the gas, with Bella Hines even hitting a 3-pointer in the third quarter to push the lead to a whopping 50 points. By the end of the third, TCU held Oral Roberts to a measly six points, taking a commanding 77-25 lead into the final frame.
Oral Roberts’ starters really struggled, shooting just 10 of 46, or 21.7%, from the field. Their subs had a bit more success at 54.5%, led by Aliyah Duval with 14 points and Kayten Donley with 13, but it was nowhere near enough to counter TCU’s onslaught.
Next up for TCU, they’ll host Le Moyne on Thursday. After a historic performance like this, you know they’ll be looking to keep that momentum rolling and prove this record-setting beatdown was no fluke.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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