NCAAB · Final

Dominant Win for Tarleton State Over Howard Payne

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Wisdom Gym

Tarleton State Texans 119, Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Howard Payne Yellow Jackets vs Tarleton State Texans?

Tarleton State Texans beat Howard Payne Yellow Jackets 119-54 at Wisdom Gym on December 3, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Tarleton State Texans triumphed over the Howard Payne Yellow Jackets with a final score of 119 to 54. This decisive victory not only highlights Tarleton State's capabilities but also underscores the struggles faced by Howard Payne in their recent outings. The game took place at Wisdom Gym on December 4, 2025, and showcased the Texans' offensive prowess and defensive strength.

The Texans entered the game with a home record of 6-4, having recently experienced a mixed form with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. Their scoring average was 72.1 points, while they allowed an average of 74.1 points per game. In their last five games, they managed to secure three wins, averaging 74.6 points scored and 71.0 points allowed. Despite a recent loss to the Cincinnati Bearcats (58-76), the Texans had previously shown strong performances against teams like the Midwestern State Mustangs and the Rice Owls, indicating their potential when playing at home.

Conversely, Howard Payne has struggled significantly, entering the game on a three-game losing streak, with a record of 0-3 in their last three contests. They have been outscored heavily, averaging 77.3 points while allowing a staggering 109.7 points in those games. Their recent losses included a particularly tough outing against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, where they fell 75-122. This poor form has been compounded by their away record, which stands at 0-3, highlighting their difficulties in competing on the road.

Historically, the Texans have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Howard Payne. In their last encounter on December 21, 2024, Tarleton State emerged victorious with a score of 100-83, establishing a 1-0 record in their head-to-head matchups this season. This trend continued in the latest game, where the Texans dominated from start to finish.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details about player availability for either team, but the significant disparity in performance suggests that both teams were fielding their current rosters.

The betting market reflected the Texans' strong position heading into the game, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in Howard Payne's ability to secure a victory. This was corroborated by the odds provided by the market, which favored Tarleton State heavily.

The conditions in Wisdom Gym appeared conducive for a high-scoring affair, and the Texans took full advantage of their home court. They executed their game plan effectively, leading to a staggering total of 119 points. Notable scoring plays included contributions from various players, with Matyas Vrabel making a layup in the second half, and Jordan Mizell adding free throws to extend the lead further.

Viewers should have noted the Texans' offensive efficiency and defensive tenacity throughout the game, as they continually pressured Howard Payne, forcing turnovers and converting them into points. The final score of 119-54 is a testament to Tarleton State's dominance in both scoring and defense, showcasing their potential as a formidable opponent in the league.

Leaders

PointsCam McDowell20Tarleton State Texans
AssistsFreddy Hicks7Tarleton State Texans
ReboundsFreddy Hicks17Tarleton State Texans
PointsBen Phillip12Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
AssistsJamie Puentes2Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
ReboundsArmonie Ramey4Howard Payne Yellow Jackets

Recent form

Tarleton State Texans

Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.1 scored · 74.1 allowed per game4-0 at home

L58-76at Cincinnati BearcatsDec 2
W67-57vs Midwestern State MustangsNov 28
W90-74at Rice OwlsNov 21
W77-54vs Angelo State RamsNov 18
L81-94at Baylor BearsNov 15
W76-62vs Merrimack WarriorsNov 12
W85-77vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 9
L60-96at LSU TigersNov 6
L76-96at SMU MustangsNov 4
L51-55at California Baptist LancersMar 14

Howard Payne Yellow Jackets

Last 3: 0-3Streak L377.3 scored · 109.7 allowed per game0-3 away

L75-122at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 22
L83-100at Tarleton State TexansDec 21
L74-107at Abilene Christian WildcatsNov 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13

Box score

Stat	Howard Payne Yellow Jackets	Tarleton State Texans
Field goals	18-54	47-85
Field goal %	33	55
Three-pointers	6-21	10-26
Three-point %	29	38
Free throws	12-16	15-20
Free throw %	75	75
Rebounds	26	53
Offensive rebounds	3	17
Defensive rebounds	23	36
Assists	10	28
Steals	6	22
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	29	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	36
Fast-break points	4	28
Points in the paint	20	62
Fouls	18	16
Largest lead	0	67
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-68Ben Phillip made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamie Puentes.
2nd Half38-71Kade Douglas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam McDowell.
2nd Half38-73Andy Sigiscar made Layup.
2nd Half39-73Armonie Ramey made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-74Cam McDowell made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-75Cam McDowell made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-77Cam McDowell made Layup.
2nd Half39-79Cameron Thomas made Layup. Assisted by Leroy Kelly IV.
2nd Half39-81Cam McDowell made Layup.
2nd Half41-81Jayden Bush made Layup.
2nd Half41-84Kaia Isaac made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Leroy Kelly IV.
2nd Half42-84Will Jefferson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-84Will Jefferson made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-85Kaia Isaac made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-86Kaia Isaac made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-88Leroy Kelly IV made Layup.
2nd Half44-88Nathan Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-88Nathan Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-90Andy Sigiscar made Layup.
2nd Half45-92Leroy Kelly IV made Layup.
2nd Half45-95Leroy Kelly IV made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
2nd Half45-97Andy Sigiscar made Layup.
2nd Half48-97Nathan Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-97Nathan Scott made Layup.
2nd Half48-99Cameron Thomas made Jumper.
2nd Half50-99Carter May made Layup. Assisted by Nathan Scott.
2nd Half50-102Leroy Kelly IV made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
2nd Half51-102Ziyan Ali made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-105Kaia Isaac made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Freddy Hicks.
2nd Half51-107Matyas Vrabel made Layup. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
2nd Half51-109Matyas Vrabel made Dunk. Assisted by Leroy Kelly IV.
2nd Half51-111Matyas Vrabel made Layup.
2nd Half51-113Matyas Vrabel made Layup.
2nd Half52-113Evan Duncan made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-114Joseph Martinez made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-115Joseph Martinez made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-117Cam McDowell made Layup. Assisted by Roy Marom.
2nd Half52-118Jordan Mizell made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-119Jordan Mizell made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-119Ziyan Ali made Jumper.

Win probability

Above the line favours Tarleton State Texans, below favours Howard Payne Yellow Jackets.