TCU absolutely demolished Lindenwood 98-59 Monday night in their season opener, with Micah Robinson and DJ Thomas each dropping a cool 19 points. But get this: that huge victory also marked coach Jamie Dixon’s 200th win leading the Horned Frogs, putting him just five wins shy of the program record. Talk about starting the season with a bang!
Frogs Start Hot and Never Look Back
The Horned Frogs came out firing from the opening tip. Robinson was on fire with 14 points in the first half, and Brock Harding added 12 of his own, helping TCU build a commanding 57-37 lead by halftime. This squad was just locked in, shooting 53% overall, draining 6 of 10 from beyond the arc, and knocking down 19 of 25 free throws. Lindenwood’s Malek Archie tried to keep it close with 18 points on the night, but it was clear the Frogs meant business from the jump.
Second Half Dominance and Dixon’s Legacy
Even if they cooled off a *bit* in the second half, finishing at 47% overall, TCU still hit 10 of 19 from 3-point range for the game and shot 28 of 38 from the free-throw line. The real kicker? They went on an absolutely wild 25-2 run, which included a mind-blowing 17-0 stretch, pushing their lead to 89-44 at one point. This team, fresh off their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance last season with a 23-12 record, looks ready to make some noise. Dixon’s 200th win is a huge milestone, cementing his impact on the program he’s led for 11 seasons.
Next up, Lindenwood will try to regroup against Central Bible on Thursday. For TCU, they’re looking to keep that momentum rolling when they face Southern on Friday. With Dixon hitting such a massive coaching milestone right out of the gate, you have to wonder what else this team has in store this season!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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