TCU dismantles Oral Roberts 99-43 in season opener

A Decisive Season Opener

The TCU Horned Frogs opened their 2026 season with a commanding 99-43 victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Tuesday, November 3, at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth. The home team established a commanding lead early and never relinquished control, extending their advantage in every single quarter.

With a crowd of 2,403 in attendance, the game was effectively decided by the end of the first half, as TCU entered the break with a 46-16 lead.

Dominance Across All Quarters

TCU’s offensive execution was precise from the opening tip. The Horned Frogs outscored Oral Roberts 27-9 in the first quarter, setting the tone for the rest of the contest. They maintained their pressure in the second period, adding 19 points to their total while holding the visitors to just 10.

By the end of the third quarter, TCU had pulled away to a 77-23 lead, having outscored the Golden Eagles 31-6 in that frame. The fourth quarter saw the margin slightly narrow as ORU scored 18 points, but TCU still added 22 to finish the night comfortably ahead.

Key Performances

Lara Somfai was the scoring engine for Fort Worth, finishing the night with 17 points. She provided the necessary spark for the offense, complemented by Jadyn Wooten, who orchestrated the attack with a team-high eight assists. On the glass, Clara Bielefeld was a presence, securing 11 rebounds to anchor the defensive end.

For Oral Roberts, Aliyah Duval led the charge with 14 points, while Kaylee Ward contributed four assists. Kayten Donley matched Bielefeld’s impact on the boards for the visitors with four rebounds, though it was not enough to offset TCU’s superior execution.

Final Records

The result improves TCU’s record to 1-0 on the season, marking a strong start to their campaign. Oral Roberts drops to 0-1 after the loss. The game served as a clear statement of intent for the Horned Frogs, who displayed both offensive firepower and defensive stability throughout the entire contest at their home venue.

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