Robinson and Thomas combine for 38 points in TCU's 98-59 victory over Lindenwood
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Micah Robinson and DJ Thomas scored 19 points each, and TCU rolled past Lindenwood 98-59 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams.The win was coach Jamie Dixon's 200th with TCU as he begins his 11th season leading the program.
Micah Robinson and DJ Thomas each contributed 19 points as TCU defeated Lindenwood 98-59 in their season opener on Monday night. Coach Jamie Dixon achieved his 200th win with TCU, marking the start of his 11th season as the team's head coach. The program's all-time win total stands at 205. Brock Harding added 17 points for the Horned Frogs.
Malek Archie led the Lindenwood Lions with 18 points. Robinson and Harding scored 14 and 12 points respectively in the first half, giving TCU a 57-37 halftime lead. The Hornets shot 53% overall and hit 6 of 10 three-pointers and 19 of 25 free throws in the half. Their shooting dipped in the second half, with an overall 47% and 10 of 19 three-pointers.
They were 28 of 38 at the free-throw line. TCU outscored Lindenwood 25-2 at one point in the second half, including a 17-0 run. The 10-minute stretch left TCU with an 89-44 lead. This was the Hornets' 12th NCAA Tournament appearance and their final record for the season was 23-12. The Hornets' next game is against Central Bible on Thursday. TCU will face Southern on Friday.
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