Wooten leads No. 15 TCU to 78-53 rout of Iona in Fort Worth

Fort Worth Dominance

The No. 15 TCU Horned Frogs asserted their home-court advantage decisively, defeating the visiting Iona Gaels 78-53 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The contest took place at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, where 2,118 spectators witnessed a performance that extended TCU’s undefeated season to a 4-0 record. Conversely, the Iona Gaels dropped to 1-3 on the season.

Jadyn Wooten was the offensive engine for the Frogs, finishing with 19 points to lead the team. On the other side of the ball, Chloe Vasquez matched that scoring output for Iona with 20 points, though her individual effort was not enough to overcome the deficit.

Second-Half Surge

The game’s trajectory shifted significantly in the second half. While Iona led 19-15 after the first quarter, TCU responded with a potent 25-point second quarter, taking a 40-30 lead into the break. The Frogs maintained their momentum in the third period, outscoring the Gaels 24-11 to build a substantial cushion.

By the start of the final quarter, TCU held a 64-41 lead. The fourth quarter saw TCU add 22 more points while Iona managed 12, sealing the 25-point victory. The scoring disparity in the second half was the defining feature of the game, as TCU capitalized on Iona’s slower pace.

Key Contributors

Beyond Wooten’s scoring, the Frogs received solid support from their supporting cast. Bella Hines facilitated the offense with five assists, while Lara Somfai controlled the boards with a team-high 14 rebounds. Iona’s Johanna Flores contributed four assists, and Vasquez also added five rebounds to her stat line.

The team dynamics allowed TCU to distribute the ball effectively, limiting Iona’s opportunities to generate easy scoring chances. The defensive effort was equally crucial, as TCU held Iona to 53 total points, well below their season average.

Season Context

This victory reinforces TCU’s position in the national rankings, as they enter their upcoming schedule with a perfect 4-0 record. For Iona, the loss extends their struggles on the road, leaving them with a 1-3 mark. The game featured no overtime, concluding with the final score of 78-53.

The attendance figure of 2,118 reflects a strong local interest in the program’s early-season performance. The result stands as a clear demonstration of TCU’s depth and execution at home.

Sources

ESPN