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Tarleton State Dominates Merrimack in Home Victory

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Wisdom Gym

Tarleton State Texans 76, Merrimack Warriors 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Tarleton State Texans?

Tarleton State Texans beat Merrimack Warriors 76-62 at Wisdom Gym on November 11, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at Wisdom Gym, the Tarleton State Texans secured a commanding victory over the Merrimack Warriors, finishing the game with a score of 76 to 62. This win marks an important moment for Tarleton State, who improved their home record to 3-2, while Merrimack continues to struggle, now holding an away record of 0-3.

The Texans entered this game with a recent form of 3 wins and 7 losses over their last 10 games, but they were riding a wave of momentum with their most recent victory against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, where they won 85-77. In contrast, the Warriors have faced challenges, losing their last three games and posting a record of 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 outings. Their most recent game was a heavy defeat against the Auburn Tigers, where they lost 57-95.

Scoring averages reveal further disparities between the teams. Tarleton State averaged 63.7 points scored and 71.0 points allowed across their last 10 games, while Merrimack had slightly better averages, scoring 66.6 points and allowing 67.9 points during the same period. However, the Texans' home advantage seems to have played a crucial role in their performance, as they averaged 67.6 points scored and 79.0 points allowed in their last five games leading up to this fixture.

Previous meetings between the two teams have not been detailed in the block, but the current context suggests that the Texans have established dominance in this matchup. The injury situation was not specified, but the Texans' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage could have been a factor in their performance.

The market had priced the Texans favorably, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This was reflected in their play, as they maintained control throughout the game.

Conditions in the venue appeared to favor the Texans, as they utilized the home crowd to energize their performance. The scoring plays in the second half showcased Tarleton State's offensive efficiency, with key contributions from players like Kade Douglas and Freddy Hicks, who made significant plays to extend their lead.

As the game progressed, the Texans built on their lead with scoring plays that included a series of free throws by Kevair Kennedy and critical jumpers by Douglas and Hicks. Merrimack struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts not enough to bridge the gap.

Overall, the Texans' ability to leverage their home court advantage, combined with a recent win, played a pivotal role in their success against the Warriors. This matchup serves as a reminder of the challenges that Merrimack faces as they seek to improve their form in the upcoming games.

Leaders

  • PointsChris Mpaka24Tarleton State Texans
  • AssistsFreddy Hicks5Tarleton State Texans
  • ReboundsChris Mpaka9Tarleton State Texans
  • PointsErnest Shelton20Merrimack Warriors
  • AssistsTye Dorset3Merrimack Warriors
  • ReboundsKevair Kennedy7Merrimack Warriors

Recent form

Tarleton State Texans

Last 10: 3-7Streak W163.7 scored · 71 allowed per game3-2 at home

  • 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
  • L66-71vs Utah Valley WolverinesMar 9
  • L48-68at California Baptist LancersMar 7
  • W67-52vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 28
  • L57-67at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 23
  • W67-64vs Seattle U RedhawksFeb 16
  • L60-64vs Grand Canyon LopesFeb 14

Merrimack Warriors

Last 10: 4-6Streak L366.6 scored · 67.9 allowed per game2-1 away

  • L57-95at Auburn TigersNov 7
  • L66-75vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsNov 4
  • L55-57vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersMar 15
  • W66-62vs Sacred Heart PioneersMar 13
  • W75-53at Marist Red FoxesMar 7
  • W73-63vs Quinnipiac BobcatsMar 2
  • L78-83vs Rider BroncsMar 1
  • W77-70at Iona GaelsFeb 23
  • L59-60vs Sacred Heart PioneersFeb 22
  • L60-61vs Marist Red FoxesFeb 16

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Merrimack23-11-17-3
Saint Peter's17-12314-6
Siena23-12413-7
Marist19-12512-8
Quinnipiac19-13512-8
Fairfield21-13611-9
Mount St. Mary's15-17611-9
Iona18-14710-10
Sacred Heart14-1989-11
Manhattan12-2098-12
Canisius10-21125-15
Niagara8-22125-15
Rider4-25143-17
Utah Valley25-9-14-4
California Baptist25-9113-5
Utah Tech19-15211-7
UT Arlington18-1459-9
Southern Utah10-2276-12
Tarleton State14-1895-13
Abilene Christian14-1995-13

Box score

StatMerrimack WarriorsTarleton State Texans
Field goals19-5828-57
Field goal %3349
Three-pointers5-282-11
Three-point %1818
Free throws19-2418-25
Free throw %7972
Rebounds3439
Offensive rebounds1613
Defensive rebounds1826
Assists712
Steals510
Blocks28
Turnovers2117
Team turnovers12
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers2126
Fast-break points913
Points in the paint2844
Fouls2119
Largest lead515

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half35-39Andy Sigiscar made Free Throw.
  2. 2nd Half35-41Freddy Hicks made Jumper.
  3. 2nd Half35-42Freddy Hicks made Free Throw.
  4. 2nd Half38-42Ernest Shelton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dylan Veillette.
  5. 2nd Half38-44Andy Sigiscar made Jumper.
  6. 2nd Half38-45Freddy Hicks made Free Throw.
  7. 2nd Half38-47Kaia Isaac made Layup.
  8. 2nd Half40-47KC Ugwuakazi made Jumper. Assisted by Todd Brogna.
  9. 2nd Half40-48Freddy Hicks made Free Throw.
  10. 2nd Half40-50Kaia Isaac made Jumper.
  11. 2nd Half40-52Jordan Mizell made Layup.
  12. 2nd Half40-54Chris Mpaka made Jumper. Assisted by Freddy Hicks.
  13. 2nd Half43-54Ernest Shelton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevair Kennedy.
  14. 2nd Half44-54Ernest Shelton made Free Throw.
  15. 2nd Half45-54Todd Brogna made Free Throw.
  16. 2nd Half46-54Todd Brogna made Free Throw.
  17. 2nd Half46-55Freddy Hicks made Free Throw.
  18. 2nd Half46-57Chris Mpaka made Dunk. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
  19. 2nd Half47-57Ernest Shelton made Free Throw.
  20. 2nd Half47-59Freddy Hicks made Layup. Assisted by Jordan Mizell.
  21. 2nd Half49-59Andrés Marrero made Jumper.
  22. 2nd Half49-61Freddy Hicks made Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Mizell.
  23. 2nd Half49-62Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
  24. 2nd Half49-63Chris Mpaka made Free Throw.
  25. 2nd Half50-63Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
  26. 2nd Half50-65Chris Mpaka made Dunk. Assisted by Freddy Hicks.
  27. 2nd Half52-65Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
  28. 2nd Half51-65Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
  29. 2nd Half54-65Kevair Kennedy made Layup.
  30. 2nd Half57-65Aliou Cisse made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tye Dorset.
  31. 2nd Half57-67Chris Mpaka made Dunk. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
  32. 2nd Half57-68Kade Douglas made Free Throw.
  33. 2nd Half58-68Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
  34. 2nd Half59-68Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
  35. 2nd Half59-70Kade Douglas made Jumper.
  36. 2nd Half59-72Freddy Hicks made Jumper.
  37. 2nd Half61-72Ernest Shelton made Layup. Assisted by Tye Dorset.
  38. 2nd Half61-74Kade Douglas made Jumper.
  39. 2nd Half62-74Kevair Kennedy made Free Throw.
  40. 2nd Half62-76Chris Mpaka made Dunk. Assisted by Freddy Hicks.

Win probability

Above the line favours Tarleton State Texans, below favours Merrimack Warriors.

Venue

  • Wisdom GymStephenville, TX
  • Attendance1353
  • OfficialsJoe Wilbert III, Nomi Kidwai, Larry Hamilton

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