FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) \u2014 Xavier Edmonds scored 21 points in 20 minutes, and TCU turned a tight game into a rout after halftime to beat Florida A&M 80-56 on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Horned Frogs (9-3) outscored Florida A&M 56-28 in the second half to pull away after trailing 28-24 at the break. TCU finished with a 43-25 rebounding advantage and shot 19 of 22 (86%) from the free-throw line.<\/p>\n
Tanner Toolson, making his first start since transferring from Utah Valley, added six points and seven rebounds and helped set the tone on the glass as TCU controlled second-chance opportunities throughout the second half.<\/p>\n
David Punch added 10 points and eight rebounds, while RJ Jones scored 14 points off the bench, hitting 4 of 8 from 3-point range. Brock Harding finished with seven assists as TCU dished out assists on 18 second-half baskets.<\/p>\n
Florida A&M (3-7) was led by Jaquan Sanders, who scored 16 points and added five assists. Tyler Shirley chipped in 13 points, but the Rattlers shot just 29% from 3-point range and 7 of 15 (47%) at the free-throw line.<\/p>\n
TCU shot 42% overall and used its depth and physicality to turn a four-point halftime deficit into a four-game winning streak.<\/p>\n
Up next<\/p>\n
TCU continues a five-game homestand against Jackson State on Dec. 29.<\/p>\n
Florida A&M travels to Georgia Tech on Saturday.<\/p>\n
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