Tarleton State Texans @ UT Arlington Mavericks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
TAR | 28 | 52 | 80 |
UTA | 33 | 45 | 78 |
Williams helps Tarleton State fend off UT Arlington 80-78
ARLINGTON, Texas -- — Lue Williams scored 22 points to help Tarleton State hold off UT Arlington 80-78 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory.
Williams was 8-of-11 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the foul line for the Texans (18-7, 11-3 Western Athletic Conference). Jakorie Smith scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds. Kiandre Gaddy scored 12.
DaJuan Gordon led the Mavericks (12-13, 7-7) with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Makaih Williams added 16 points and Phillip Russell scored 12.
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Game Information
Arlington, TX
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Glen Mayberry
Referee:Mike O'Neill
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
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