A Second-Half Collapse Seals Loss for Iona
The Iona Gaels entered Schollmaier Arena on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, looking to challenge the TCU Horned Frogs. Instead, they found themselves trailing by a significant margin after a pivotal shift in momentum during the middle frames. The final score reflected the disparity: TCU defeated Iona 78-53.
The game began as a tight contest. Iona held early leads, with Chloe Vasquez hitting an opening three-pointer and Clara Silva adding free throws. TCU responded with scoring from Lara Somfai and Adrianna Gonzalez.
By halftime, the Gaels had managed to stay within striking distance, trailing 35-30 after a quarter where they outscored the hosts 11-25? No, the quarter scores indicate TCU won the second quarter 25-11, but the running total shows Iona leading at the break. Let us look closer.
The quarter scores are Iona: 19, 11, 11, 12 and TCU: 15, 25, 16, 22. Halftime score is 30-40. Wait, 19+11=30 for Iona.
15+25=40 for TCU. The wire angle mentioned a 17-0 run in the 2nd half, but the facts say TCU won the 2nd quarter 25-11. This means TCU took the lead *in* the second quarter.
Correction on flow: Iona led 19-15 at the end of the first. In the second, TCU outscored Iona 25-11. The score went from 19-15 to 30-40 at halftime. So TCU took the lead in the second quarter.
Let's re-read the wire angle provided for orientation: "Jadyn Wooten scores 19 and No. 15 TCU women use 17-0 run in 2nd half to ease by Iona 78-53". The prompt says DO NOT copy this wording. But it also says the wire angle is for orientation. The facts show TCU won the 2nd quarter 25-11. This is a massive swing.
Okay, let's write the recap based strictly on the facts provided.
The Iona Gaels faced a daunting task at Schollmaier Arena on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Despite a strong offensive showing from guard Chloe Vasquez, who finished with a game-high 20 points and five rebounds, Iona could not sustain its early competitiveness against the TCU Horned Frogs. The final result was a decisive 78-53 victory for the home team.
The first quarter was highly competitive, with both teams trading baskets. Iona took an early lead, but TCU fought back to trail only 19-15 at the end of the opening period. The turning point arrived in the second quarter.
TCU’s defense tightened, and their offense found a rhythm, outscoring Iona 25-11 in the frame. This surge allowed the Horned Frogs to take a 40-30 lead into halftime.
TCU extended its advantage in the third quarter, winning the period 16-11. Jadyn Wooten was instrumental for TCU, contributing 19 points. She hit a crucial three-pointer in the second half that helped stretch the lead. Lara Somfai dominated the glass for Iona with 14 rebounds, but her team struggled to find consistent scoring options beyond Vasquez.
The fourth quarter saw TCU pull away definitively, winning the period 22-12. Wooten continued to score, including layups and free throws. Clara Bielefeld hit a three-pointer for Iona late in the game, but it was too little, too late. The Gaels finished with 53 points, shooting poorly from the field.
For TCU, Bella Hines facilitated the offense with five assists, while Lara Somfai’s rebounding helped control the pace. Johanna Flores added four assists for Iona. The attendance at Schollmaier Arena was 2,118.
With this win, TCU improved its record to 4-0. Iona dropped to 1-3 on the season. The Horned Frogs demonstrated their depth and defensive capability, while the Gaels will look to regroup after a tough road loss.
Sources
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