TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball defeated Lindenwood Lions 98–59 on Monday night in both teams' season opener.
Horned Frogs guard Micah Robinson and guard DJ Thomas each scored 19 points. Forward Brock Harding added 17 points. Lions guard Malek Archie led Lindenwood with 18 points.
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TCU held a 57–37 halftime lead after shooting 53% from the field, making 6 of 10 three-pointers and converting 19 of 25 free throws. The Horned Frogs finished the game at 47% from the field, 10 of 19 from beyond the arc and 28 of 38 at the free-throw line.
During a 10-minute stretch in the second half, TCU outscored Lindenwood 25–2 — including a 17–0 run — to take an 89–44 lead.
The victory was Jamie Dixon’s 200th as TCU head coach. He begins his 11th season with the program. The school record for wins by a head coach is 205.
Last season, TCU went 23–12 and made its 12th NCAA Tournament appearance.
Lindenwood hosts Central Bible on Thursday. TCU plays Southern on Friday.
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