Utah Tech Defeats Tarleton State in Close Contest
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Wisdom Gym
Utah Tech Trailblazers 65, Tarleton State Texans 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Tarleton State Texans?
Utah Tech Trailblazers beat Tarleton State Texans 65-59 at Wisdom Gym on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Tarleton State Texans?
Tarleton State Texans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a competitive matchup, the Utah Tech Trailblazers secured a 65-59 victory over the Tarleton State Texans at Wisdom Gym on January 31, 2026. This game was particularly notable as it marked the third meeting between these two teams in the current season, with Utah Tech now holding a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record.
Entering the game, Tarleton State had a home record of 11-11, while Utah Tech boasted a slightly better away record of 13-11. Tarleton State's recent form was concerning, as they had a record of 3-6-1 in their last ten games, with their most recent result being a loss to the Utah Valley Wolverines, where they fell 83-55. They had also lost their last game against Utah Tech earlier in the season, 71-75, which added to the pressure they faced in this rematch.
In contrast, Utah Tech was riding a two-game winning streak, having won their last match against Abilene Christian 76-70. Their recent performances had been more consistent, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games and an average of 74.5 points scored per game, though they also allowed an average of 75.9 points.
The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads. Key moments included Dario Domingos making a crucial hook shot to extend Utah Tech's lead and Cam McDowell's contributions, including a layup and free throws that kept Tarleton within striking distance. However, the Texans struggled to find their rhythm, averaging only 59 points over their last five games, which was reflected in their scoring output against Utah Tech.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings had set the spread at Tarleton State -1.5, indicating that they were slight favorites at home. The total for the game was set at 149.5, with the odds for the over at -105.0 and the under at -115.0. The moneyline reflected a home ML of -122.0 for Tarleton and +102.0 for Utah Tech, suggesting that the Trailblazers were seen as underdogs despite their recent success.
The conditions at Wisdom Gym were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Tarleton State's struggles at home, where they had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, were evident as they could not find a way to overcome Utah Tech's offense. The Trailblazers, on the other hand, had a better away record of 2-4 in their last five games, showcasing their ability to perform on the road.
In summary, Utah Tech's victory over Tarleton State highlighted their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, while the Texans will need to regroup and address their scoring issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TAR -1.5 | 149.5 o -105 / u -115 | Utah Tech Trailblazers +102 · Tarleton State Texans -122 |
Leaders
- PointsCam McDowell16Tarleton State Texans
- AssistsJordan Mizell2Tarleton State Texans
- ReboundsChris Mpaka10Tarleton State Texans
- PointsNoah Bolanga23Utah Tech Trailblazers
- AssistsNoah Bolanga3Utah Tech Trailblazers
- ReboundsNoah Bolanga7Utah Tech Trailblazers
Recent form
Tarleton State Texans
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L168.8 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L55-83vs Utah Valley WolverinesJan 30
- D0-0vs Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 27
- L64-71at UT Arlington MavericksJan 22
- L71-75at Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 18
- L105-106at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 16
- L80-84vs Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 9
- W81-76vs California Baptist LancersJan 3
- L85-91vs Utah Valley WolverinesJan 2
- W69-63at UT Arlington MavericksDec 30
- W78-54vs Florida A&M RattlersDec 20
Utah Tech Trailblazers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W274.5 scored · 75.9 allowed per game2-4 away
- W76-70at Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 30
- W102-91vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 25
- L64-73at California Baptist LancersJan 22
- W75-71vs Tarleton State TexansJan 18
- L52-56vs UT Arlington MavericksJan 16
- L76-92at Utah Valley WolverinesJan 10
- L72-84at California Baptist LancersJan 9
- W79-64at Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 2
- W80-66vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsDec 30
- L69-92at Creighton BluejaysDec 23
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 20-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Montana State | 18-14 | 1 | 12-6 |
| Eastern Washington | 14-19 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Northern Colorado | 20-12 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Montana | 18-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Weber State | 16-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Idaho | 21-15 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Sacramento State | 10-21 | 8 | 6-12 |
| Idaho State | 13-20 | 8 | 5-13 |
| Northern Arizona | 10-22 | 9 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | Tarleton State Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-50 | 21-61 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 34 |
| Three-pointers | 12-24 | 3-23 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 13 |
| Free throws | 3-8 | 14-17 |
| Free throw % | 38 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 22 |
| Assists | 11 | 6 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 30 |
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 46 | 46 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half24-24Britton Berrett makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jusaun Holt assists)
- 1st Half24-26Cam McDowell makes driving layup
- 1st Half27-26Britton Berrett makes 23-foot three point jumper (Noah Bolanga assists)
- 1st Half27-27Ocypher Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half27-28Ocypher Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half27-30Andy Sigiscar makes driving layup
- 1st Half29-30Noah Bolanga makes layup
- 2nd Half29-32Chris Mpaka makes layup
- 2nd Half32-32Noah Bolanga makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ethan Potter assists)
- 2nd Half32-34Jordan Mizell makes layup
- 2nd Half35-34Noah Bolanga makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jusaun Holt assists)
- 2nd Half35-35Cam McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half35-36Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-36Noah Bolanga makes driving layup (Chance Trujillo assists)
- 2nd Half37-38Cam McDowell makes layup
- 2nd Half40-38Chance Trujillo makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-38Dario Domingos makes layup
- 2nd Half44-38Chance Trujillo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-38Dario Domingos makes 5-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half49-38Noah Bolanga makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chance Trujillo assists)
- 2nd Half49-40Chris Mpaka makes layup (Jordan Mizell assists)
- 2nd Half49-41Chris Mpaka makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-43DJ Dormu makes layup
- 2nd Half49-46DJ Dormu makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half49-48Chris Mpaka makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-48Britton Berrett makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half54-48Ethan Potter makes 4-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half56-48Noah Bolanga makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half58-48Noah Bolanga makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-50Cam McDowell makes layup
- 2nd Half58-51Ocypher Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Ocypher Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Dario Domingos makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half60-54Cam McDowell makes layup
- 2nd Half60-55Cam McDowell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-56Kaia Isaac makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-57Kaia Isaac makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-57Ethan Potter makes layup
- 2nd Half62-59Cam McDowell makes 19-foot jumper (DJ Dormu assists)
- 2nd Half65-59Jusaun Holt makes 23-foot three point jumper (Noah Bolanga assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Tarleton State Texans, below favours Utah Tech Trailblazers.
Venue
- Wisdom GymStephenville, TX
- Attendance2119
- OfficialsChance Wallesen, Randal Anders, Wesley Ford
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