Halftime Report
Tarleton State and Southern Utah have shown up to the game, but their offenses sure haven't. Tarleton State has a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Southern Utah 37-23.
If Tarleton State keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 9-13 in no time. On the other hand, Southern Utah will have to make due with a 9-12 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Tarleton State Texans
Current Records: Southern Utah 9-11, Tarleton State 8-13
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Wisdom Gym -- Stephenville, Texas
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
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- Ticket Cost: $19.00
What to Know
We've got another exciting WAC matchup on schedule as the Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the Tarleton State Texans are set to tip at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Wisdom Gym. The Thunderbirds are no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
Southern Utah is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest loss since February 8, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of UT Arlington by a score of 70-68.
Meanwhile, Tarleton State beat Utah Tech 61-54 on Thursday.
Southern Utah's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Tarleton State, their victory bumped their record up to 8-13.
Saturday's match is shaping up to be a scrappy game: Southern Utah has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.1 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Tarleton State, though, as they've been averaging only 30.3. Given Southern Utah's sizable advantage in that area, Tarleton State will need to find a way to close that gap.
Southern Utah is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This contest will be their fifth straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 1-3 against the spread).
Odds
Tarleton State is a 5-point favorite against Southern Utah, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Texans as a 4-point favorite.
The over/under is 131 points.
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Series History
Tarleton State has won 3 out of their last 5 games against Southern Utah.
- Jan 09, 2025 - Tarleton State 74 vs. Southern Utah 66
- Mar 02, 2024 - Tarleton State 88 vs. Southern Utah 83
- Jan 25, 2024 - Southern Utah 73 vs. Tarleton State 70
- Feb 09, 2023 - Southern Utah 72 vs. Tarleton State 62
- Jan 05, 2023 - Tarleton State 68 vs. Southern Utah 65