National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Texas Christian 60, Tennessee St. 40
When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, December 29, 2014
Where: Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas
Officials: # Mike Roberts, # Doug Sirmons, # Mike Stuart
Attendance: 3403

TCU 60, Tennessee State 40: Kyan Anderson scored 16 points and Trey Zeigler added 10 as the Horned Frogs routed the visiting Tigers to remain one of six unbeaten teams in the nation.

Chris Washburn collected eight points and a career-high 12 rebounds while Kenrich Williams grabbed a career-high 13 boards for TCU (13-0), which is off to its best start in school history. Amric Fields added seven points and seven rebounds as the Horned Frogs closed their non-conference schedule by handing the Tigers their 11th straight loss.

Jay Harris led Tennessee State (2-12) with 10 points while Christian Mekowulu registered eight points and seven rebounds. Marcus Roper, who came in averaging 11.4 points, was held to two points as the Tigers shot 31.8 percent from the field, including 4-of-14 from 3-point range.

TCU scored 14 unanswered points midway through the opening period and led 33-19 at the break after holding Tennessee State to one offensive rebound. Anderson converted two free throws to extend the lead to 37-21 early in the second half before the Tigers responded with a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to 37-31 with 12:31 remaining.

Darreon Reddick’s three-point play pulled the Tigers within 39-34 before the Horned Frogs closed the game on a 21-6 run. The Horned Frogs won despite a poor shooting night by Anderson, who was 4-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-11 from beyond the arc.

GAME NOTEBOOK: TCU moved into a tie with the 2001-02 Oklahoma State team for the 10th-best start in Big 12 history. … The Horned Frogs, who begin Big 12 play on Jan. 3 against No. 15 West Virginia, improved to 28-4 when leading at the half under coach Trent Johnson. … TCU won the battle of the boards 50-29 and has outrebounded its opponent in 12 of its first 13 games.
Top Game Performances
 
Tennessee St.   Texas Christian
Jay Harris 10 Scoring Kyan Anderson 16
Jay Harris 2 Assists Kenrich Williams 3
Christian Mekowulu 7 Rebounds Kenrich Williams 13
Christian Mekowulu 4 Free Throws Made Kyan Anderson 6
Zachary Lee 1 Steals Kyan Anderson 3
Demontez Loman 3 Blocks Kenrich Williams 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Tennessee St. 40 31.8 4-14 8-20 6 29 10 3 14
Texas Christian 60 39.0 5-23 9-18 11 48 4 9 11