TCU vs. Le Moyne Offers an Early Look at What’s Taking Shape

A Buy Game Masterpiece

Early-season nonconference play in college basketball often serves as a tune-up against teams that are expected to take their lumps. This one started close, though, and the Le Moyne Dolphins made TCU work for it. The teams were tied 17-17 after the first quarter, but TCU took off from there, outscoring Le Moyne 79-24 over the final three quarters for a 96-41 win.

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As I mentioned in my previous article, the opening minutes of these games can be a feeling-out period for both teams, even when one is significantly better. The numbers eventually reflected the gap, as TCU shot 52% from the field to Le Moyne’s 29%. Through two games, the Horned Frogs have made life difficult for opposing offenses, an encouraging sign of their early commitment to that side of the court.

The 3-ball was a sore point for TCU in the first game, and the percentage dipped again Thursday. The Horned Frogs shot 26% from beyond the arc. For a program that has shot the deep ball well under coach Mark Campbell, that is an area to watch as the season develops.

Le Moyne did shoot better from the charity stripe, finishing at 86% to TCU’s 78%. But the Horned Frogs controlled the broader statistical picture, outrebounding the Dolphins and finishing with more assists and steals.

TCU gets another opportunity to work through those shooting issues against Tarleton State on Sunday. Show up at the Scholl and support the Frogs.

Some Promising Depth Shows Out

Through two games, this TCU squad has shown encouraging depth, once again using 11 players. One I’d like to highlight is true freshman Laura Vilcinskas, the Belgian center who imposed her will off the bench.

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She looked comfortable in the opener, finishing with eight points and five rebounds. She looked even better in this one, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds. Before the season started, she wasn’t a player I expected to contribute immediately, but it’s a great sign to see this production so early in her American collegiate…

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