TCU's 96-41 Victory Over Le Moyne Highlights Third-Quarter Surge
The No. 15 Horned Frogs extended their lead with a 21-0 run and improved to 2-0, while the Dolphins fell to 0-2.
By Luis Medina ·
No. 15 TCU defeated Le Moyne 96-41 on Thursday night in Fort Worth.
The Horned Frogs, now 2-0, controlled the game after a defensive shift in the second half. Lara Somfai scored 19 points, including 10 in the second quarter. Jadyn Wooten added 16 points, and Laura Vilcinskas contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Five TCU players finished with double-digit scores.
Le Moyne, which dropped to 0-2, led for much of the first quarter. The teams tied at 17-17 as the Dolphins made 7 of 16 shots. However, TCU scored the first nine points of the second quarter. After Le Moyne added three, the Horned Frogs outscored them 8-3 to take a 34-20 lead. The Dolphins made only 4 of 13 shots in that period and trailed 45-27 at halftime.
The third quarter determined the final margin. TCU executed a 21-0 run to extend its advantage. Le Moyne made just one of its first 12 field goal attempts in that quarter. Gianna Nichols led the Dolphins with 11 points, while Kendal Moxey recorded 10 rebounds.
Shooting efficiency separated the teams for the remainder of the contest. TCU shot 52% from the field and converted 25 of 32 free throws. Le Moyne shot 29% overall, missing 37 of its 52 attempts. The Dolphins shot 17% in the second half.
TCU plays Tarleton State at home on Sunday. Le Moyne hosts SUNY Geneseo on Tuesday.
