FORT WORTH, Texas — Hailey Van Lith contributed 16 points and Sedona Prince added 14 as ninth-ranked TCU dominated Florida Atlantic 78-42 on Wednesday evening. This marked a historic moment for the Horned Frogs, as it was their first game as a top 10 team.

TCU (9-0) controlled the match from the outset, scoring the initial 14 points and maintaining a substantial lead, even extending their advantage to 45 points at times. The Horned Frogs have matched their previous season’s strong start, achieving nine consecutive victories early in the season, following an 8-23 record prior to the arrival of coach Mark Campbell.

For Florida Atlantic (5-4), Mya Perry and Erin Rodgers each contributed 13 points, while Jada Moore led the team with 11 rebounds.

Notable insights: Florida Atlantic is now 0-12 against ranked opponents and faced this game relatively close to their future venue for the American Athletic Conference tournament scheduled for March.

TCU has reached a significant milestone, being the highest-ranked Big 12 team for the first time since they joined the conference 13 years ago. They climbed eight positions in this week’s AP Top 25 after securing a victory over then-No. 3 Notre Dame last week, with a score of 76-68.

A crucial moment in the game occurred when TCU quickly built a 14-point lead, highlighting their shooting efficiency. This impressive start was capped off by Van Lith’s fastbreak layup just under three minutes into the game, during which the Frogs hit 6-of-7 shots, while FAU struggled to find the basket, missing their first six attempts.

Another key player was TCU guard Madison Conner, who showcased her versatility with nine points (including three from beyond the arc), alongside eight rebounds and seven assists in just 28 minutes on the court.

Looking ahead, Florida Atlantic will host Kennesaw State on December 13. Meanwhile, TCU is set to face the defending national champion, No. 3 South Carolina, this coming Sunday, just a short distance from their campus at Dickies Arena.