No. 15 TCU beat Oral Roberts for school's largest margin of victory in opener

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 20: Mark Campbell of the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs celebrates after the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament game between University of California, San Diego and Texas Christian University at Schollmaier Arena on March 20, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Laura Somfai totaled 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead 15th-ranked TCU to a 99-43 win over Oral Roberts on Tuesday night to start the season.

Lanie Grant and reserve Camille Williams both scored 12 points to help TCU post its largest margin of victory in a season opener. Jadyn Wooten added 10 points and eight assists.

Grant had nine points to help the Horned Frogs take a comfortable 27-9 lead after one quarter. TCU outshot Oral Roberts 65% to 25% in the first 10 minutes.

Somfai had 10 points at halftime and the TCU bench accounted for 16 more for a 46-19 advantage.

Bella Hines hit a 3-pointer to push the lead to 50 with 3:15 left in the third quarter, and TCU held the Golden Eagles to six points for a 77-25 lead heading to the fourth.

Reserve Aliyah Duval led Oral Roberts with 14 points and Kayten Donley scored 13.

Oral Roberts' starters shot 10 of 46 (21.7%), while the subs made 6 of 11 (54.5%).

Up next

Oral Roberts: Hosts Cameron on Friday.

TCU: Hosts Le Moyne on Thursday.

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