TCU met the expectation that comes with its recently acquired status as a Top 25 team — to win — even though the Horned Frogs had to scrap on Wednesday to close the door on a never-say-quit Belmont.
The No. 23 Frogs led by as many 21 in the first half before ultimately winning 87-76 against the Bruins at Schollmaier Arena.
Vladimir Brodziansky scored a game-high 22 points, showing Larry Bird range on 5-of-6 on 3-pointers, including three straight in the first half.
Brodziansky’s dunk off an Alex Robinson assist from a baseline drive extended a seven-point lead to eight with 29.