TCU defeats Jackson St 115-64

TCU Dominates Jackson State in 51-Point Blowout at Home

The Schollmaier Arena was witness to a statement win by the TCU Horned Frogs as they cruised to a 115-64 victory over visiting Jackson State Tigers on Wednesday night.

The game, which tipped off at 1 AM CT, saw the home team take control from the outset. At halftime, TCU led 55-32, and that margin only grew wider in the second half. The largest lead of the night came when David Punch scored to make it a 51-point difference with over six minutes remaining.

David Punch led the way for TCU with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, while Brock Harding chipped in with 10 assists. The Horned Frogs' balanced effort was highlighted by 45% shooting from the field, 76.2% from two-point range, and 48% from three-point territory.

For Jackson State, Daeshun Ruffin led the way with 21 points, 6 assists, and 1 rebound. Dorian McMillian added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers.

The game statistics tell a story of dominance by TCU. The Horned Frogs shot 65% from the field, 76.2% from two-point range, and 48% from three-point territory. They outrebounded Jackson State 36-26 and committed just 8 turnovers to their opponents' 17.

The advanced statistics paint a similar picture of TCU's dominance. The Horned Frogs had an eFG% of 74.6%, a true shooting percentage of 77.4%, and an OREB% of 22.2%. They also held Jackson State to just 45.8% eFG%, 48.8% true shooting percentage, and 38.5% OREB%.

The blowout victory was significant for TCU as it marked a statement win in the non-conference schedule. The Horned Frogs will look to build on this momentum as they move forward in their season.

In contrast, Jackson State struggled to find its rhythm against the strong defense of TCU. The Tigers were outscored 56-16 in the paint and committed 17 turnovers, which limited their scoring opportunities.

The outcome of the game was never in doubt, and the 51-point margin of victory served as a testament to TCU's dominance on the night.