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TCU Horned Frogs rout Le Moyne Dolphins 96-41 in Fort Worth

No. 15 TCU dominated at home, with Lara Somfai scoring 19 points. The Horned Frogs built a lead in the second half to finish 2-0, while Le Moyne fell to 0-2.

Marlene Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 6, 20262 min read

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November 5, 2026

A Dominant Home Performance

The No. 15 TCU Horned Frogs secured a decisive 96-41 victory over the visiting Le Moyne Dolphins on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth. The home team controlled the pace of the contest from the opening tip, establishing a significant advantage that they never relinquished.

Lara Somfai led the TCU offense with 19 points, providing the scoring spark needed to dismantle the Dolphins' defense. The game concluded in front of a crowd of 2,236, marking a strong start to the season for the Horned Frogs.

Early Scoring and Second-Half Surge

The first quarter was relatively competitive, with Le Moyne holding TCU to a 17-17 tie at the end of the period. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second quarter. TCU outscored the visitors 28-10 during that stretch, building a 45-27 lead by the halftime break.

The home team’s ability to generate points from various areas of the court allowed them to pull away early, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.

Sustained Offense in the Second Half

TCU continued its offensive dominance after the intermission. The Horned Frogs scored 25 points in the third quarter, extending their lead to 70-29. In the final period, TCU added another 26 points while limiting Le Moyne to just 12, closing out the game with a comfortable margin.

The consistency of the Horned Frogs' attack was evident as they maintained their scoring rhythm throughout the second half.

Key Contributors and Final Records

Beyond Somfai's scoring, Bella Hines orchestrated the offense with six assists, while Laura Vilcinskas provided a strong presence on the glass with 10 rebounds. For Le Moyne, Gianna Nichols led the team with 11 points, and Kendal Moxey contributed 10 rebounds and three assists. The victory improves the TCU Horned Frogs' record to 2-0, while the Le Moyne Dolphins now sit at 0-2.

The game served as a clear demonstration of the home team's current form and depth.

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Marlene Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Marlene Keller covers Melissa high school and area college sports.

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