Tarleton State Falls 89-42 to TCU in Fort Worth

A Lopsided Affair in Fort Worth

The Tarleton State Texans faced a daunting challenge when they traveled to Schollmaier Arena for their matchup against the TCU Horned Frogs on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The result was a decisive victory for the home team, who defeated the visitors by a margin of 47 points.

The final score stood at 89-42, marking a difficult outing for Tarleton State as they attempted to keep pace with TCU’s offensive output.

Early Struggles and Second Quarter Surge

The game began with Tarleton State managing to stay within striking distance during the opening period. They ended the first quarter trailing 15-11, fueled by baskets from Caroline Lyles and Lucia Navarro. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second quarter. TCU outscored Tarleton State 28-7 in the frame, taking control of the game. By halftime, the Horned Frogs had built a commanding 43-18 lead.

Lanie Grant was instrumental in TCU’s offensive explosion, hitting crucial three-pointers and driving to the basket. The Texans were unable to generate consistent scoring opportunities against TCU’s defense, allowing the gap to widen significantly as the teams headed into halftime.

Continued Dominance in the Second Half

The third quarter saw TCU extend their lead further, winning the period 23-15. Clara Silva contributed significantly with multiple layups, while Lara Somfai controlled the boards for the Frogs. Tarleton State managed to score 15 points in the quarter, but it was not enough to challenge TCU’s dominance.

In the fourth quarter, TCU maintained their intensity, scoring another 23 points to secure the win. The Texans added 9 points in the final period, including late three-pointers from Jessie-May Hall and Avery Hjelmstad, but the deficit was too large to overcome.

Key Performers and Final Records

Clara Silva led TCU with 15 points, while Jadyn Wooten facilitated the offense with 6 assists. Lara Somfai grabbed 9 rebounds for the Horned Frogs. For Tarleton State, Caroline Lyles topped the scoring chart with 10 points, Stephany Gonçalves dished out 3 assists, and Lucia Navarro secured 7 rebounds.

The victory improved TCU’s record to 3-0 on the season. Tarleton State dropped to 1-1 following the loss. The game was played before a crowd of 2,855 spectators at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth.

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