THE GAME
Tarleton returns to the friendly confines of Wisdom Gym this week to begin its final home stretch of the season – the first of the final four home games. The TexAnns will open its final home stand with a 5:30 p.m. showdown against the Lone Star Conference leader, Eastern New Mexico, before welcoming Western New Mexico to Stephenville for the first time ever Saturday at 2 p.m.
TARLETON SPORTS NETWORK
A complete broadcast of the games can be heard on the Tarleton Sports Network presented by the North Texas Ford Dealers. The Voice of the TexAnns, Kyle Crews, will have the call on the flagship station of Tarleton Athletics – KTRL 90.5 FM in Stephenville – and worldwide at TarletonSports.com/ListenLive.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available at the Wisdom Gym Ticket Office. General admission seating is $7 for adults and $5 for non-Stephenville Campus Tarleton Students. Children ages two and under are admitted free of charge. Tarleton Athletics also promotes 'Reserved Ticket Exchange', which allows any reserved ticket holder not planning to attend the game to leave their seats to someone else by calling Beth at (254) 968-1832 in the Tarleton Ticket Office.
INSIDE THE SERIES: EASTERN NEW MEXICO
Tarleton and Eastern New Mexico are set to square off for the 46th time in the history of its rivalry that dates back to 1980. The TexAnns have won 32 of the 45 career meetings, including 17 of 22 games in Stephenville. Tarleton had a 19-game winning streak against the Greyhounds before Eastern New Mexico snapped the streak earlier this season with a 73-68 win in Portales in December.
INSIDE THE SERIES: WESTERN NEW MEXICO
Tarleton stayed undefeated all-time against the Mustangs when the TexAnns made the trek to Silver City earlier this year. Tarleton defeated the Mustangs 62-42 in this year's earlier meeting to improve Tarleton to 2-0 in the series, which started in 2009.
UP NEXT FOR TARLETON
Tarleton will wrap up its home slate next week with a Thursday night game against Texas A&M-Kingsville and Angelo State. The game against Angelo State will be broadcasted on WatchESPN.com.
