Decisive Second-Half Surge
The TCU Horned Frogs dismantled the Le Moyne Dolphins 96-41 on Thursday at Schollmaier Arena, securing their second consecutive victory of the season. Lara Somfai led all scorers with 19 points, anchoring a balanced offensive effort that allowed TCU to pull away decisively in the second half. The home team improved to 2-0, while the visiting Dolphins fell to 0-2.
Attendance at the Fort Worth venue was 2236.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The game began with a competitive first quarter, ending in a 17-17 tie after Le Moyne’s Gianna Nichols hit an early three-pointer and TCU’s Lanie Grant answered with a three-point jumper. However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second period. TCU outscored Le Moyne 28-10 in that stretch, building a 45-27 lead at the half.
Somfai contributed significantly during this run, including a three-pointer and several free throws, while Bella Hines dished out key assists to keep the offense flowing.
The third quarter was even more lopsided. TCU outscored the Dolphins 25-2, extending their advantage to 70-29. Laura Vilcinskas was particularly impactful during this period, scoring multiple points and securing rebounds. Le Moyne struggled to find consistent rhythm, as their scoring output dropped to just two points in the third period. By the end of the third quarter, the outcome was effectively decided.
Final Stretch and Key Performers
In the fourth quarter, TCU maintained their dominance, outscoring Le Moyne 26-12 to seal the 96-41 victory. Somfai finished with a strong performance, while Hines led the team with six assists. Vilcinskas contributed 10 rebounds, providing a strong presence on the glass.
For Le Moyne, Nichols led the team in scoring with 11 points, and Kendal Moxey recorded 10 rebounds and three assists. Despite their efforts, the Dolphins were unable to close the gap, finishing with a 41-point total. TCU’s depth and consistent scoring in every quarter proved too much for Le Moyne to overcome in this decisive contest.
Sources
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