TCU Dominates Oral Roberts in Convincing Win
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Schollmaier Arena
TCU Horned Frogs 72, Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs TCU Horned Frogs?
TCU Horned Frogs beat Oral Roberts Golden Eagles 72-53 at Schollmaier Arena on December 18, 2025.
Who was favored in Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs TCU Horned Frogs?
TCU Horned Frogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
The TCU Horned Frogs secured a decisive victory over the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, finishing the game with a score of 72-53. This matchup at Schollmaier Arena showcased TCU's strong home advantage, improving their home record to 9-3. The Horned Frogs have been in solid form recently, winning their last two games and boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten outings. They have averaged 77.7 points per game while allowing 66.8, demonstrating a well-rounded performance on both ends of the court.
In contrast, Oral Roberts has struggled this season, now holding a record of 5-10 after this loss. Their recent form reflects a team in disarray, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games and a streak of one loss. They have averaged 75.3 points per game but have allowed a troubling 77.4, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them throughout the season.
At home, TCU has performed well, with a home record of 5-3, while Oral Roberts has yet to find success on the road, holding an away record of 0-6. This stark contrast in performance at home versus away was evident in the game, as TCU controlled the pace and flow, never allowing Oral Roberts to gain significant momentum.
The two teams had not met recently, making this game particularly intriguing as TCU looked to assert its dominance in the matchup. The TCU Horned Frogs were heavily favored going into the game, with DraftKings listing them at -23.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -8000, while Oral Roberts was at +2200. The total for the game was set at 147.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that TCU's roster depth and health may have played a role in their commanding victory. The conditions in Schollmaier Arena were conducive to TCU's style of play, allowing them to execute their game plan effectively.
As the game progressed, TCU's scoring plays were marked by efficient ball movement and strong finishing around the rim. Key moments included Micah Robinson's layup that extended TCU's lead to 66-48 and Tanner Toolson's layup that brought the score to 71-50. Oral Roberts struggled to keep pace, with their last notable scoring play coming from Aaron Jacob, who hit a three-pointer late in the second half.
Overall, the game highlighted TCU's strengths as they continue to build momentum in the season, while Oral Roberts will need to address their defensive issues and find a way to translate their scoring potential into wins.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TCU -23.5 | 147.5 o -115 / u -105 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles +2200 · TCU Horned Frogs -8000 |
Leaders
- PointsDavid Punch17TCU Horned Frogs
- AssistsJayden Pierre4TCU Horned Frogs
- ReboundsDavid Punch6TCU Horned Frogs
- PointsTy Harper16Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- AssistsCal Furnish5Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
- ReboundsTy Harper5Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Recent form
TCU Horned Frogs
Last 10: 7-3Streak W277.7 scored · 66.8 allowed per game5-3 at home
- W69-65vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 16
- W65-55at North Texas Mean GreenDec 7
- L85-87vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 6
- W74-63vs Wisconsin BadgersNov 28
- W84-80at Florida GatorsNov 27
- W81-45vs Kansas City RoosNov 20
- L63-67vs Michigan WolverinesNov 15
- W78-65vs Lamar CardinalsNov 11
- W104-63vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 7
- L74-78vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersNov 4
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L175.3 scored · 77.4 allowed per game0-5 away
- L62-63at Missouri State BearsDec 17
- W97-52vs Ecclesia RoyalsDec 14
- W72-68vs Montana State BobcatsDec 7
- L66-92at Weber State WildcatsDec 4
- L62-81at Rice OwlsNov 26
- W91-83vs Kennesaw State OwlsNov 25
- L88-93at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesNov 25
- L71-95at Oklahoma SoonersNov 21
- W84-64vs Haskell JayhawksNov 19
- L60-83vs Belmont BruinsNov 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | TCU Horned Frogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-52 | 27-56 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 8-21 | 4-16 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 25 |
| Free throws | 5-8 | 14-21 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 23 |
| Assists | 13 | 12 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 40 |
| Fouls | 17 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half20-34Martins Kilups makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cal Furnish assists)
- 1st Half20-36Brock Harding makes 18-foot jumper (Jayden Pierre assists)
- 1st Half22-36Ty Harper makes 19-foot jumper
- 1st Half22-38Liutauras Lelevicius makes layup
- 1st Half25-38Ty Harper makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half25-40Jayden Pierre makes layup
- 2nd Half25-42Brock Harding makes driving layup
- 2nd Half25-44Xavier Edmonds makes driving layup
- 2nd Half25-45David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-45Ofri Naveh makes 2-foot dunk (Ty Harper assists)
- 2nd Half27-47David Punch makes 3-foot dunk (Brock Harding assists)
- 2nd Half27-48Xavier Edmonds makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half27-49Xavier Edmonds makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half29-49Ofri Naveh makes layup
- 2nd Half30-49Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-49Yuto Yamanouchi-Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-52Jayden Pierre makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half31-53Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-54Tanner Toolson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-56Brock Harding makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half32-56Ty Harper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-56Ty Harper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-58Kayden Edwards makes layup
- 2nd Half36-58Ty Harper makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half38-58Baron Smith Jr. makes layup (Ofri Naveh assists)
- 2nd Half38-61Kayden Edwards makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayden Pierre assists)
- 2nd Half41-61Connor Dow makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cal Furnish assists)
- 2nd Half44-61Luke Gray makes 24-foot three point jumper (Martins Kilups assists)
- 2nd Half44-62Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-63Tanner Toolson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-63Luke Gray makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-63Martins Kilups makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chase Martin assists)
- 2nd Half48-64David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-66Micah Robinson makes layup
- 2nd Half48-67David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-69Kayden Edwards makes layup (RJ Jones assists)
- 2nd Half50-69Luke Gray makes layup
- 2nd Half50-71Tanner Toolson makes layup
- 2nd Half50-72RJ Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-72Aaron Jacob makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jack Turner assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours TCU Horned Frogs, below favours Oral Roberts Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Schollmaier ArenaFort Worth, TX
- Attendance4688
- OfficialsDeldre Carr, Marques Pettigrew, James Ford
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