Tarleton State Defeats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 85-77
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Wisdom Gym
Tarleton State Texans 85, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Tarleton State Texans?
Tarleton State Texans beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 85-77 at Wisdom Gym on November 8, 2025.
In an exciting matchup at Wisdom Gym, the Tarleton State Texans triumphed over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders with a final score of 85-77. This game was significant as both teams entered with identical records of 1-2, making this contest crucial for early-season momentum. The Texans, despite a recent struggle reflected in their last ten games with a record of 2-8 and a five-game losing streak, managed to secure a much-needed victory against the Islanders, who had a better recent form of 6-4 but were also coming off a loss.
The Texans' recent form has been marked by challenges, averaging 60.8 points scored while allowing 71.4 points over their last ten games. Their last five games have been particularly tough, with an average of just 60.2 points scored and 77.2 points allowed, leading to a winless streak. In contrast, the Islanders had been performing better overall, averaging 69.2 points scored and only allowing 61.6 points in their last ten games. However, their recent loss to the SMU Mustangs highlighted some vulnerabilities, as they fell 58-69.
At home, Tarleton State had a record of 2-2, while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi struggled away, holding an 0-6 record. This home advantage was evident in the Texans' performance, as they managed to leverage their familiarity with the venue to secure the win. The teams had not faced each other recently, making this matchup particularly intriguing as both sought to establish dominance in the early part of the season.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were noted as being unavailable for this game, allowing both teams to field their full rosters. This was crucial for Tarleton State, who needed all hands on deck to break their losing streak. The betting market had priced the Texans as significant favorites, reflecting their home advantage and the Islanders' struggles on the road, although specific odds were not provided in the block.
The conditions for the game were typical for a November evening in Texas, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing for a smooth contest. Fans were treated to an entertaining game, with key moments including several free throws made by Dior Johnson and D'Avian Houston in the closing moments, which helped solidify the Texans' lead. Johnson's performance, particularly in the second half, was crucial as he contributed to the scoring surge that ultimately led to the Texans' victory.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of the Tarleton State Texans as they turned their fortunes around against a competitive Texas A&M-Corpus Christi squad. With the win, the Texans will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while the Islanders will need to regroup and address their away performance as they seek to improve their record.
Leaders
- PointsDior Johnson32Tarleton State Texans
- AssistsJordan Mizell3Tarleton State Texans
- ReboundsFreddy Hicks8Tarleton State Texans
- PointsSheldon Williams21Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- AssistsD'Avian Houston3Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- ReboundsSheldon Williams11Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Recent form
Tarleton State Texans
Last 10: 2-8Streak L560.8 scored · 71.4 allowed per game2-2 at home
- 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
- L56-81at Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Last 10: 6-4Streak L169.2 scored · 61.6 allowed per game0-4 away
- L58-69at SMU MustangsNov 7
- W83-56vs Trinity (TX) TigersNov 4
- L63-66at Northwestern State DemonsMar 10
- W62-48vs Houston Christian HuskiesMar 9
- W95-62vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersMar 4
- W68-54vs SE Louisiana LionsMar 1
- L69-71at Nicholls ColonelsFeb 25
- L57-73at McNeese CowboysFeb 22
- W68-62vs Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 18
- W69-55vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
| 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 | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | Tarleton State Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-58 | 24-47 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 8-15 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 53 |
| Free throws | 18-29 | 29-37 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 25 |
| Assists | 15 | 11 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 24 |
| Fouls | 28 | 25 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 22 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-54D'Avian Houston made Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-54Daniel Michelini-Jackson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half40-57Dior Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kade Douglas.
- 2nd Half43-57Kam Parker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Michelini-Jackson.
- 2nd Half43-58Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-58Mason Gibson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-58Sheldon Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mason Gibson.
- 2nd Half49-60Freddy Hicks made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half51-60Leo Torbor made Jumper. Assisted by Sheldon Williams.
- 2nd Half51-62Andy Sigiscar made Dunk.
- 2nd Half54-62Kobi Pearson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Daniel Michelini-Jackson.
- 2nd Half54-63Jordan Mizell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-64Andy Sigiscar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-65Andy Sigiscar made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-65Daniel Michelini-Jackson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-67Dior Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-67Sheldon Williams made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-70Dior Johnson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-70Leo Torbor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-70Sheldon Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-72Dior Johnson made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-72Kobi Pearson made Dunk. Assisted by Leo Torbor.
- 2nd Half61-73Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-74Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-74Daniel Michelini-Jackson made Jumper. Assisted by Leo Torbor.
- 2nd Half63-77Dior Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Freddy Hicks.
- 2nd Half65-77Kobi Pearson made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-77D'Avian Houston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-77Sheldon Williams made Layup. Assisted by D'Avian Houston.
- 2nd Half68-79Dior Johnson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-79Sheldon Williams made Layup. Assisted by D'Avian Houston.
- 2nd Half70-81Leroy Kelly IV made Jumper. Assisted by Kaia Isaac.
- 2nd Half70-82Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-83Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-83D'Avian Houston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-83D'Avian Houston made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-84Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-85Dior Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-85D'Avian Houston made Layup.
- 2nd Half77-85Mason Gibson made Three Point Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours Tarleton State Texans, below favours Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders.
Venue
- Wisdom GymStephenville, TX
- Attendance1661
- OfficialsGene Grimshaw, Nathan Bemis, Tommy Johnson
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