TCU women rout Iona 78-53 behind Jadyn Wooten's 19 points

Decisive Second-Half Surge

No. 15 TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Iona Gaels 78-53 on Tuesday night at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth. The game was effectively decided in the second half, as the home team outscored Iona 47-23 over the final two quarters. TCU took control early in the third quarter, where they held the advantage, and then pulled away decisively in the fourth.

The Frogs finished with a 4-0 record, while Iona fell to 1-3.

Wooten Leads Offensive Effort

Jadyn Wooten was the standout performer for TCU, finishing with a game-high 19 points. She provided a consistent scoring threat throughout the contest, including a 25-foot three-pointer in the third quarter and a driving layup in the second. Bella Hines contributed significantly to the playmaking, recording five assists.

On the glass, Lara Somfai dominated with 14 rebounds, securing possession for the Horned Frogs. Iona’s offense was led by Chloe Vasquez, who scored 20 points and added five rebounds. Johanna Flores supported the attack with four assists.

Game Flow and Scoring

The first quarter was relatively balanced, with Iona leading 19-15 at the break of the first period. TCU responded in the second quarter, outscoring Iona 25-11 to take a 40-30 lead into halftime. The momentum shifted further in TCU’s favor during the third quarter, where they maintained a steady scoring pace.

In the final quarter, the gap widened significantly, with TCU scoring 22 points to Iona’s 12, sealing the comfortable victory. Attendance at Schollmaier Arena was 2,118 for the contest. The Frogs’ ability to sustain pressure on both ends of the floor proved too much for the Gaels to overcome, resulting in a decisive win for the home side.

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