Micah Robinson delivered a clutch performance as TCU overcame a second-half surge to defeat Louisiana-Monroe 100-92 in double-overtime on Tuesday night in Fort Worth. The Horned Frogs, who have started 3-0 nine times in the last 11 seasons, secured their third straight win to take a 4-3 series lead against the Warhawks. Although TCU held a 41-32 lead at halftime, ULM mounted a spirited comeback, erasing the deficit within the first five minutes of the second half. The two teams traded leads for the remainder of regulation, with neither squad gaining more than a four-point advantage, setting the stage for a gritty overtime battle.
Horned Frogs survive late Warhawk rally to extend winning streak and take series lead.
The game remained tight into the final seconds, with Robinson hitting a crucial layup with eight seconds remaining to force extra time. The first overtime was a defensive stalemate, with only eight total points scored between the teams. However, TCU broke the deadlock in the second overtime, unleashing an 11-0 run over 2:20 that effectively sealed the victory. Robinson finished with a game-high 27 points, while Xavier Edmonds contributed 17 points and nine rebounds. Brock Harding and Gavin Sykes each added 14 points, with Harding also dishing out eight assists to keep the offense flowing.
For Louisiana-Monroe, Dayjaun Anderon led the effort with 20 points on 8-of-17 shooting, complementing his scoring with a 13-rebound, five-assist, and one-block performance. However, the Warhawks (1-2) struggled with ball security, as Anderon committed eight turnovers that proved costly in the closing minutes. The loss marks a difficult start for ULM, while TCU continues to build momentum early in the season. The victory highlights TCU’s resilience, as they managed to close out a competitive matchup against a team that had threatened to steal the game in the final minutes of regulation.
Source: Yahoo Sports
