Utah Valley Dominates Tarleton State in NCAAB Clash
Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Wisdom Gym
Utah Valley Wolverines 83, Tarleton State Texans 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Utah Valley Wolverines vs Tarleton State Texans?
Utah Valley Wolverines beat Tarleton State Texans 83-55 at Wisdom Gym on January 29, 2026.
Who was favored in Utah Valley Wolverines vs Tarleton State Texans?
Utah Valley Wolverines were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -285 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Utah Valley Wolverines triumphed over the Tarleton State Texans with a final score of 83-55. This victory underscores Utah Valley's strong season, improving their record to 17-6, while Tarleton State falls to 11-11. The game took place at Wisdom Gym, where the Texans have struggled to find consistency this season.
Utah Valley entered the game with a robust away record of 7-3 and had recently shown a strong offensive performance, averaging 83.9 points in their last ten games. However, they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup, having lost to California Baptist and Southern Utah. Despite this, their overall form in the last ten games stood at 7-3, indicating a generally strong performance throughout the season.
On the other hand, Tarleton State's recent form has been less favorable, with a record of 4-5-1 over their last ten games. They have struggled particularly in their last five, losing all four of those contests and averaging just 64.0 points while allowing 67.2. This inconsistency has hindered their ability to compete effectively in the league.
The two teams had met previously on January 2, 2026, where Utah Valley also emerged victorious with a score of 91-85. Historically, Utah Valley has dominated this matchup, winning all three encounters between the teams in the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, which allowed both teams to field their full rosters for this important game. The absence of injuries can often play a crucial role in a team's performance, and both squads appeared to benefit from having their top players available.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Utah Valley with a spread of 6.5 points, reflecting their stronger season and recent performances. The total points line was set at 154.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game, which ultimately did not materialize for Tarleton State.
Conditions in Wisdom Gym were typical for a college basketball game, with no unusual factors reported that would have affected play. The Wolverines took control early and maintained their lead throughout, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive prowess.
As the game progressed, Utah Valley's Tyler Weaver made a notable impact with a three-point jumper that extended their lead to 79-50 in the second half. The Wolverines continued to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, while Tarleton State struggled to mount a comeback, ultimately finishing the game with a disappointing offensive output.
Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams this season, with Utah Valley solidifying their position as a competitive force in the league, while Tarleton State will need to regroup and address their recent struggles moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UVU -6.5 | 154.5 o -105 / u -115 | Utah Valley Wolverines -285 · Tarleton State Texans +230 |
Leaders
- PointsKaia Isaac13Tarleton State Texans
- AssistsDJ Dormu2Tarleton State Texans
- ReboundsOcypher Owens6Tarleton State Texans
- PointsTrevan Leonhardt20Utah Valley Wolverines
- AssistsBraden Housley4Utah Valley Wolverines
- ReboundsJackson Holcombe8Utah Valley Wolverines
Recent form
Tarleton State Texans
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak D172.1 scored · 68.4 allowed per game2-2 at home
- 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
- W88-64at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDec 17
Utah Valley Wolverines
Last 10: 7-3Streak L283.9 scored · 74.2 allowed per game1-3 away
- L71-78at California Baptist LancersJan 25
- L70-84at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 22
- W86-74vs UT Arlington MavericksJan 17
- W92-76vs Utah Tech TrailblazersJan 10
- W89-72vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsJan 9
- L68-85at Abilene Christian WildcatsJan 3
- W91-85at Tarleton State TexansJan 2
- W73-66vs California Baptist LancersDec 30
- W109-48vs Bethesda FlamesDec 20
- W90-74vs Weber State WildcatsDec 18
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| 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 Valley Wolverines | Tarleton State Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-54 | 15-53 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 28 |
| Three-pointers | 8-16 | 5-14 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 36 |
| Free throws | 15-16 | 20-29 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 26 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 13 |
| Assists | 18 | 7 |
| Steals | 12 | 13 |
| Blocks | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 16 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 30 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 51 | 38 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-35Andy Sigiscar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half36-35Isaac Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-35Isaac Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-36Ocypher Owens makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-37Ocypher Owens makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-37Trevan Leonhardt makes layup
- 2nd Half39-38Cam McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-39Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-39Braden Housley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Hayden Welling assists)
- 2nd Half42-41Ocypher Owens makes layup
- 2nd Half44-41Hayden Welling makes layup (Isaac Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half44-43Andy Sigiscar makes layup
- 2nd Half46-43Hayden Welling makes 12-foot jumper (Trevan Leonhardt assists)
- 2nd Half49-43Trevan Leonhardt makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half50-43Isaac Hawkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43Isaac Hawkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-43Trevan Leonhardt makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-43Trevan Leonhardt makes 19-foot jumper (Tyler Hendricks assists)
- 2nd Half55-45DJ Dormu makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-45Isaac Davis makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Braden Housley assists)
- 2nd Half59-45Isaac Davis makes 2-foot dunk (Jackson Holcombe assists)
- 2nd Half59-46Andy Sigiscar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-46Noah Taitz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Hendricks assists)
- 2nd Half65-46Tyler Hendricks makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jackson Holcombe assists)
- 2nd Half65-48Cam McDowell makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-48Isaac Davis makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Braden Housley assists)
- 2nd Half67-49Andy Sigiscar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-49Noah Taitz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-49Noah Taitz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Isaac Davis assists)
- 2nd Half73-49Jackson Holcombe makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-49Isaac Davis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braden Housley assists)
- 2nd Half76-50Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-50Tyler Weaver makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Medaris assists)
- 2nd Half79-51Cam McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-51Sherman Weatherspoon IV makes layup (AJ Riggs assists)
- 2nd Half81-52Damion Porter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-53Damion Porter Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-55Damion Porter Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half82-55Tyler Medaris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-55Tyler Medaris makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Tarleton State Texans, below favours Utah Valley Wolverines.
Venue
- Wisdom GymStephenville, TX
- Attendance2267
- OfficialsRandy McCall, Marques Pettigrew, John Jenkins Jr.
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