TCU Routs Lindenwood 98-59 in Opener
Micah Robinson led TCU with 19 points as the Horned Frogs opened the season with a convincing home win at Schollmaier Arena.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
TCU men's basketball defeated Lindenwood 98-59 on Monday night at Schollmaier Arena in the season opener. TCU led 57-37 at halftime and pulled away after the break.
Why it matters
The win gives TCU a strong start after losing last year's season opener to New Orleans and losing its starting center to a season-ending injury. It also sets the tone for a home game against Southern later this week.
The box score shows Micah Robinson with 19 points, DJ Thomas with 19 points and four steals, and Brock Harding with 17 points and five assists. Gavin Sykes did not play due to an ankle sprain suffered in a pre-season scrimmage, and his return timeline was not given.
The players
Micah Robinson
TCU guard who led the team with 19 points in the season opener.
Brock Harding
TCU guard who scored 17 points and added five assists against Lindenwood.
The details
Xavier Edmonds hit Micah Robinson for an open three that gave TCU a 10-5 lead early in the first half. Edmonds played 14 minutes after picking up his fourth foul and used a behind-the-back dribble to score a contested layup.
Timeline
Monday night: TCU defeats Lindenwood 98-59 in the season opener.
Friday at 7 p.m.: TCU hosts Southern at Schollmaier Arena.
Season Trajectory
The 98-59 opening-night win reverses TCU's loss to New Orleans in last year's season opener and gives the Horned Frogs an early foothold in the Big 12 race. Losing a starting center to a season-ending injury last year makes this balanced scoring across the lineup a meaningful early signal.
Fans planning to attend the Friday home game against Southern can expect a 7 p.m. tip at Schollmaier Arena. Fantasy and betting followers should note Robinson's and Thomas's scoring output in the opener as early indicators of the rotation.
The takeaway
A strong opener with balanced scoring suggests TCU has depth even with Gavin Sykes sidelined. Watching how the rotation holds up against Southern on Friday will show whether that depth holds.
What happens next
TCU hosts Southern at 7 p.m. Friday at Schollmaier Arena.
Further reading
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