TCU men’s basketball opened the season with a 98-59 win against Lindenwood.
The Frogs took a 57-37 lead into halftime shooting 53% (16-30) from the field and 60% (6-10) from three.
Fouls were an issue for TCU’s bigs in the first half. Luke Bamgboye had three fouls and Xavier Edmonds and Ryan Hunt had two fouls.
Micah Robinson scored 14 of his 19 points in the first half, DJ Thomas had 19 points in his TCU debut and Brock Harding had 17 points and 5 Assist.
In the second half Thomas would score 13 points and the Frogs continued to shoot the ball well shooting 44% (4-9) from three.
TCU had some defensive concerns in the preseason Brock Harding said the defense took a step from the preseason but still had some hiccups, Head Coach Jamie Dixon said that the defense played good and is getting better everyday but still had too many breakdowns.
Sophomore guard Gavin Sykes was out in the season opener with an ankle injury, but Coach Dixon said he should be back shortly.
The win against Lindenwood marks Jamie Dixon’s 200th win at TCU.
The Horned Frogs will be at home again Friday when they play Southern University at 7 p.m.
TCU guard Tanner Toolson dunks the ball at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026. The TCU Horned Frogs beat the Lindenwood Lions 98-59. (TCU360/Keegan Schmidt)
TCU guard Brock Harding dribbles the ball up the court at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026. The TCU Horned Frogs beat the Lindenwood Lions 98-59. (TCU360/Keegan Schmidt)
TCU forward Xavier Edmonds puts the ball in the net at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026. The TCU Horned Frogs beat the Lindenwood Lions 98-59. (TCU360/Keegan Schmidt)
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