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TCU Overcomes A Slow Start To Notch An 88-55 Win For The Horned Frogs Against UTRGV

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TCU busted out of an early slump to score 55 points in the second half, matching UTRGV's total for the game, in an 88-55 win over the Vaqueros Tuesday at Schollmaier Arena.

JaKobe Coles finished his third-straight game in double-figures with 16 points.
 
The Horned Frogs (3-0) scored the game's first five points, but the Vaqueros (1-2) countered with a 9-0 run to take the lead. The two teams tied five times in the half. Despite 12 first half turnovers, TCU's largest first half lead of 11 came at halftime, 33-22.
 
The second half opened up with a 3-pointer from Emanuel Miller, one of a career-high three 3-pointers on the night.  Miller scored all 11 of his points in the second period.
 
Avery Anderson III also excelled in the second half with 13 of his 15 points coming in the final period. Also scoring in double figures on the night were Jameer Nelson Jr. with 15 points and Micah Peavy with 10. 
 
TCU cut its first half turnover total in half with six in the second and shot 57.9 percent from the field, including 6-of-11 from three to slowly pull away. TCU finished 8-of-17 (47.1 percent) from deep for the game and held UTRGV to 2-of-11 (18.2 percent). 
 
Much like the first half, TCU's largest lead came after the last bucket of the game as Essam Mostafa gave Trey Stuart his first-career assist with five seconds remaining. 
 
The Frogs outrebounded the Vaqueros 44-26, led by nine by Mostafa. TCU had a season-high 24 assists. 
 
UTRGV was spearheaded by Elijah Elliott's 19 points.
 
The Frogs continue a six-game homestand on Friday at 7 p.m. against Mississippi Valley State at Schollmaier Arena. The game will be available on Big 12 Now on ESPN+. 
 
Team Notes

  • TCU improved to 7-1 all-time against the UTRGV.
  • This win marks the Horned Frogs' eighth straight 3-0 start to a season.
  • Under Dixon in Schollmaier Arena, TCU improved to 93-33 overall and 59-5 in nonconference games.
  • The Frogs' defense held the Vaqueros to their lowest scoring output this season at 55. Their previous was 79 against South Dakota on Nov. 14. 
  • The Frogs shot 54.5 percent (8-of-17) from 3-point range, their best this season.
  • TCU was a season-best 10-of-11 from the free throw line. 
  • TCU improved to 85-13 against nonconference opponents under Dixon.
  • TCU outrebounded UTRGV 44-26. The Frogs improved to 118-36 under Dixon when outrebounding their opponent. 
  • Under Dixon, TCU is 71-11 in the months of November and December combined. 
  • Under Dixon, TCU is 92-33 in Schollmaier Arena.

Individual Notes

  • JaKobe Coles' 16-point night marks his third consecutive game in double-digits and second consecutive game leading the team in scoring.
  • Micah Peavy and Jameer Nelson Jr., also scored in double-figures for a third consecutive game.
  • Coles went 2-of-4 from 3-point range. It was his third-straight game with two 3-pointers. 
  • Nelson recorded a season-high 15 points. His third consecutive double-digit scoring effort this season and the 79th of his career. 
  • Nelson started his 100th career game.
  • Avery Anderson III matched his season-high with 15 points. He had 13 in the second half. 
  • Emanuel Miller scored 11 points, all in the second half, including a career-best three 3-pointers.
  • Chuck O'Bannon Jr. contributed a season-high seven rebounds.
  • Trey Stuart recorded his first-career assist in the final minute of play to Essam Mostafa. 
  • Essam Mostafa led the Frogs in rebounds with nine.
  • Chuck O'Bannon Jr. finished with three blocked shots, which tied a career high.
  • Trevian Tennyson finished with a team-high six assists, which matched his career high.