STEPHENVILLE, Texas – The Texans remain undefeated at home on the season with a 74-72 victory over Utah Tech.
Tarleton remains one of only two teams that are perfect at home this season with Seattle U.
The Texans got off to a hot start with the first four points of the game. Utah Tech responded quickly, earning their first lead of the game after four minutes had pass.
It took less than a minute for Tarleton to regain the lead and not look back for the duration of the competition. The Texans went on a 15-3 run to earn a 10-point lead with 10 minutes left in the first half.
Tarleton ended the half dropping 50 points and earning a 22-point lead over the Trailblazers, led by
Lue Williams with 16 points. The Texans shot 20-of-32 (.625) from the field in the first half.
Both teams had a slow start to the second half. After three minutes, the Trailblazers had the only two points of the half.
Tarleton and Utah Tech traded buckets back and forth as the Trailblazers gradually cut away at the Texans' lead. With 12 minutes left in the game, the Trailblazers reduced their deficit to 10 points.
The Texans built their lead back up to 12 points with three minutes remaining. The second half comeback attempt by Utah Tech falls short and the Texans continue their home winning streak with a 74-72 victory over the Trailblazers.
Tarleton was led in scoring by
Lue Williams, the Fireside District Player of the Game, with 25 points, six rebounds and four steals.
Garry Clark earned 13 points coming off the bench and had five rebounds to boot.
Javontae Hopkins scored eight points and
Shakur Daniel had seven points with four assists.
Freddy Hicks picked up seven points (3-4 FG) and four assists.
KiAndre Gaddy scored six points and grabbed a team-high seven rebounds on the game.
Tiger Booker came off the bench in the second half to earn six points late and hold off the Trailblazers upset attempt.
The Texans will stay home for Saturday's game against Grand Canyon (13-7, 4-3 WAC). It will be rodeo theme night against the Lopes and fans will receive free foam hats. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. and the game will stream on ESPN+. Fans can also listen in on KTRL 90.5 FM.
