Tarleton State Men's Basketball lost a late lead, falling to Utah Tech 80-72 on Saturday. The Texans were ahead for most of the game but couldn't sustain the advantage in the final minutes. Jordan Mizell shined, achieving his first career double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Despite new scoring highs from players like Kaia Isaac, who scored 12 points, the team fell to 14-14 overall and 5-10 in WAC play. Utah Tech improved to 17-12 overall and 10-5 in the conference, positioning themselves close to the top.

By the Numbers
  • Jordan Mizell: 14 points, 11 rebounds (first career double-double)
  • Tarleton State shot 42.6% from the field (26/61) and 86.7% from the free-throw line (13/15)
State of Play
  • Tarleton State leads in turnovers, forcing 11 while committing 7.
  • Utah Tech controlled the boards, out-rebounding the Texans 37-29.
What's Next

Tarleton State will head to Orem on Thursday for their final road trip of the regular season, followed by a matchup against California Baptist in Riverside on Saturday.

Bottom Line

The Texans need to focus on maintaining their composure late in games as they aim for better positioning in the WAC. Continued strong performances from emerging players like Mizell and Isaac will be critical in upcoming matchups.