A Decisive Start
The TCU Horned Frogs opened their season with a commanding 99-43 victory over the visiting Oral Roberts Golden Eagles on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The home team established immediate dominance, taking a 27-9 lead after the first quarter.
The final margin of 56 points reflected a complete offensive and defensive disparity, as TCU recorded its first win of the season while Oral Roberts suffered its first loss.
First Half Dominance
TCU controlled the pace early, scoring 27 points in the opening frame against Oral Roberts' 9. The second quarter saw the gap widen further, with TCU adding 19 points to extend their lead. By halftime, the Horned Frogs had built a substantial cushion, outscoring the Golden Eagles 46-19.
The first half performance set the tone for a game where TCU maintained consistent offensive pressure while limiting the visitors to just 19 total points in the first two periods.
Third Quarter Surge
The third quarter proved to be the most prolific period for TCU, as they outscored Oral Roberts 31-6. This stretch of play effectively ended any competitive threat from the visitors. The Horned Frogs capitalized on their home-court advantage at Schollmaier Arena, where an attendance of 2,403 witnessed the team’s efficient ball movement and shooting.
The 31-point outscore in the third quarter highlighted TCU’s ability to sustain high-level play throughout the game.
Final Stretch and Records
In the fourth quarter, TCU added 22 points to their total, while Oral Roberts managed 18. Despite the late scoring by the visitors, the lead remained comfortable. The game concluded with TCU finishing with 99 points and Oral Roberts at 43.
Lara Somfai led the team with 17 points, while Jadyn Wooten contributed 8 assists and Clara Bielefeld grabbed 11 rebounds. For Oral Roberts, Aliyah Duval scored 14 points, Kaylee Ward recorded 4 assists, and Kayten Donley secured 4 rebounds. TCU finishes the night with a 1-0 record, while Oral Roberts drops to 0-1.
Sources
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