TCU sets season opener record with 56-point rout of Oral Roberts

Laura Somfai led 15th-ranked TCU to a 99-43 victory over Oral Roberts on Tuesday night in Fort Worth. The win marked the Horned Frogs' largest margin of victory in a season opener. Somfai recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds in the contest.

TCU built a 27-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. The team shot 65% from the field during that period compared to Oral Roberts' 25%. Lanie Grant scored nine points in the first frame to help establish the early advantage.

The lead expanded to 46-19 at halftime. Somfai had 10 points by the break, and TCU's bench players contributed 16 additional points. Camille Williams and Grant both finished with 12 points each for the win.

Jadyn Wooten added 10 points and eight assists for TCU. Bella Hines hit a three-pointer with 3:15 remaining in the third quarter to extend the lead to 50 points. The Golden Eagles managed only six points in that final minute stretch, falling behind 77-25 entering the fourth quarter.

Aliyah Duval led Oral Roberts with 14 points, while Kayten Donley scored 13. The Golden Eagles' starters shot 21.7% from the field, making 10 of 46 attempts. Their reserves were more effective, shooting 54.5% from 6 of 11.

TCU will host Le Moyne on Thursday. Oral Roberts will play Cameron on Friday.