NCAAB · Final

Texans Triumph Over Owls in High-Scoring Contest

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Tudor Fieldhouse

Tarleton State Texans 90, Rice Owls 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Tarleton State Texans vs Rice Owls?

Tarleton State Texans beat Rice Owls 90-74 at Tudor Fieldhouse on November 20, 2025.

In an engaging matchup at Tudor Fieldhouse, the Tarleton State Texans defeated the Rice Owls with a final score of 90-74. This game showcased the Texans’ recent form, as they entered the contest with a record of 4-3, while the Owls struggled with a 2-4 record. The victory marked a significant moment for Tarleton State, who have shown resilience in their last few games, winning their most recent outing against Angelo State Rams by a score of 77-54.

The Rice Owls have had a challenging stretch, with a last ten games record of 3-7, including a one-game losing streak. Their scoring average over this span was 69.7 points per game, while they allowed an average of 68.6 points. In their last five games, the Owls managed to score an average of 75.6 points but allowed 68.2 points, indicating a slight improvement in offensive output. However, their home record stood at 3-3, which reflects their inconsistency at Tudor Fieldhouse.

On the other hand, the Texans have experienced a mixed bag of results recently, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and a winning streak of one following their victory over Angelo State. They scored an average of 68.7 points while allowing 72.5 points during this stretch. Tarleton State's away performance has been less than stellar, with an away record of 0-5, but they have shown strength at home, boasting a 4-1 record.

The game featured several notable scoring plays, particularly in the second half, where Dior Johnson and Cam McDowell made significant contributions to the Texans' score. Johnson made a jumper that pushed the Texans' lead to 84-68, followed by McDowell's layup that extended the lead to 86-68. The Owls attempted to respond, with Cam Carroll making a dunk and Jimmy Oladokun Jr. contributing a layup, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In terms of previous meetings, the block does not provide specific historical matchups between Rice and Tarleton State, but the current performance of both teams suggests that this fixture was crucial for both sides to establish momentum early in the season.

Injury reports were not detailed in the block, leaving the impact of player availability unclear. However, the absence of key players often influences the dynamics of such contests, and both teams would have been keen to field their strongest lineups.

The market had priced the game with the home team, Rice Owls, facing a tough challenge, with a home win probability of 0.0 at the final whistle. This reflects the expectations leading into the game, as Tarleton State was favored to win based on their recent form and overall performance.

Conditions during the game were not specified, but typically, factors such as crowd support at home games and the atmosphere at Tudor Fieldhouse can play a role in the players' performances. Fans witnessed a competitive game that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both teams.

Viewers should have noted the offensive strategies employed by both sides, particularly how Tarleton State capitalized on their scoring opportunities in the second half. The Texans' ability to maintain a lead and respond effectively to the Owls' attempts to rally was a key aspect of the game. Overall, this matchup served as an important early-season contest for both teams as they look to build momentum in the NCAAB season.

Leaders

PointsNick Anderson18Rice Owls
AssistsTrae Broadnax6Rice Owls
ReboundsAndrew Akuchie9Rice Owls
PointsDior Johnson29Tarleton State Texans
AssistsDior Johnson6Tarleton State Texans
ReboundsChris Mpaka7Tarleton State Texans

Recent form

Rice Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak L169.7 scored · 68.6 allowed per game3-3 at home

L66-91at Tennessee VolunteersNov 18
W71-64vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 15
L69-81vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 12
L63-67at Oregon DucksNov 8
W109-38vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsNov 5
L61-64vs Charlotte 49ersMar 12
L59-63vs Wichita State ShockersMar 7
L56-84at UTSA RoadrunnersMar 2
L72-84at Memphis TigersFeb 27
W71-50vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 22

Tarleton State Texans

Last 10: 4-6Streak W168.7 scored · 72.5 allowed per game0-5 away

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
L66-71vs Utah Valley WolverinesMar 9
L48-68at California Baptist LancersMar 7
W67-52vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 28

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
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17

Box score

Stat	Tarleton State Texans	Rice Owls
Field goals	34-58	26-63
Field goal %	59	41
Three-pointers	3-9	11-30
Three-point %	33	37
Free throws	19-25	11-24
Free throw %	76	46
Rebounds	40	34
Offensive rebounds	8	14
Defensive rebounds	32	20
Assists	15	16
Steals	11	6
Blocks	6	1
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	19	11
Fast-break points	17	11
Points in the paint	52	26
Fouls	19	22
Largest lead	18	7

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-44Cam McDowell made Layup.
2nd Half49-44Cam McDowell made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-44Dior Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Leroy Kelly IV.
2nd Half51-47Dallas Hobbs made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half53-47Chris Mpaka made Jumper.
2nd Half53-48Eternity Eguagie made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-49Eternity Eguagie made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-49Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-49Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-52Trae Broadnax made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jimmy Oladokun Jr..
2nd Half55-55Jalen Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Hobbs.
2nd Half55-57Trae Broadnax made Jumper.
2nd Half57-57Leroy Kelly IV made Layup. Assisted by Dior Johnson.
2nd Half59-57Leroy Kelly IV made Layup.
2nd Half61-57Dior Johnson made Layup.
2nd Half63-57Dior Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
2nd Half63-59Andrew Akuchie made Layup. Assisted by Nick Anderson.
2nd Half65-59Chris Mpaka made Layup.
2nd Half65-61Nick Anderson made Layup.
2nd Half67-61Cam McDowell made Layup.
2nd Half69-61Leroy Kelly IV made Layup.
2nd Half72-61Cam McDowell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
2nd Half74-61Cam McDowell made Layup.
2nd Half75-61Cam McDowell made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-61Cam McDowell made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-64Nick Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trae Broadnax.
2nd Half78-64Chris Mpaka made Layup. Assisted by Dior Johnson.
2nd Half80-64Cam McDowell made Layup.
2nd Half80-65Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half80-66Trae Broadnax made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-66Chris Mpaka made Layup. Assisted by Dior Johnson.
2nd Half82-68Cam Carroll made Layup.
2nd Half84-68Dior Johnson made Jumper.
2nd Half86-68Cam McDowell made Layup. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
2nd Half86-70Cam Carroll made Dunk.
2nd Half88-70Leroy Kelly IV made Layup. Assisted by Cam McDowell.
2nd Half88-71Jalen Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-72Jalen Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half88-74Jimmy Oladokun Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Trae Broadnax.
2nd Half90-74Dior Johnson made Layup. Assisted by Leroy Kelly IV.