TCU Routs Iona 78-53, Extends Home Streak

No. 15 TCU ran its NCAA-leading home winning streak to 48 games with a 78-53 win over Iona on Tuesday.

Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball

TCU Routs Iona 78-53, Extends Home Streak

No. 15 TCU defeated Iona 78-53 on Tuesday, extending its NCAA-leading home winning streak to 48 games. Jadyn Wooten led the Horned Frogs with 19 points, while Lara Somfai added 12 points and 14 rebounds.

Why it matters

The 48-game home streak is tied for the 21st longest in Division I women's basketball history, underscoring TCU's dominance at home. For Fort Worth fans, the result keeps the Horned Frogs unbeaten at home and in the national conversation.

TCU shot 46% from the field and 7 of 31 (23%) from three-point range in a 78-53 win, with Iona making no three-pointers in the second half. Iona's Chloe Vasquez set a career high with 20 points in the loss.

The players

TCU Horned Frogs

The women's basketball program of Texas Christian University, a Fort Worth-based member of the Big 12 Conference that is competing in the 2026 season.

Iona Gaels

The women's basketball program of Iona University, a New Rochelle, New York-based NCAA Division I program in the MAAC conference.

Jadyn Wooten

A TCU women's basketball player who led the Horned Frogs in scoring with 19 points in the win over Iona.

Lara Somfai

A TCU women's basketball player who contributed 12 points and 14 rebounds in the victory over Iona.

The details

TCU closed the first half on a 14-2 run to lead 40-30, then scored the next 17 points across the third-quarter break to take a 66-41 lead. Jessie-May Hall opened a 7-0 run to close the third quarter, and Clara Silva finished with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Timeline

  1. Tuesday: TCU defeats Iona 78-53 at home in Fort Worth.

  2. Sunday: Iona loses 74-61 to Arizona in Tucson before returning home to face Hofstra.

  3. Thursday: TCU hosts SE Louisiana.

Season Trajectory

TCU's 4-0 start and 48-game home streak position the Horned Frogs as one of the strongest home teams in the country early in the 2026 season. The run keeps TCU in the national conversation as it prepares for its next home contests against SE Louisiana.

For fantasy and bracket followers, Jadyn Wooten's 19 points and Lara Somfai's 12 points and 14 rebounds mark the top contributions from TCU's win. Iona's 74-61 loss to Arizona on Sunday leaves the Gaels with a tougher road ahead before their home game against Hofstra.

The takeaway

Home court has been a decisive advantage for TCU, and its 48-game streak shows how consistency at home can shape a season. Fans planning to attend the Thursday game against SE Louisiana can expect the same high-tempo environment that carried the Horned Frogs past Iona.

What happens next

TCU hosts SE Louisiana on Thursday, the next opportunity to extend its home winning streak.

Further reading

For more on the program, explore the Basketball section covering Fort Worth teams and their season developments.