Tarleton State Texans, the top seed in the WAC Tournament, are set to face the 4-seed Sacramento State Hornets in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Hohokam Stadium, Mesa, Arizona. The Texans recently completed a three-game series against the Hornets, winning one game but losing two. This marks Tarleton's third consecutive WAC Tournament appearance, where they previously won as a lower seed in 2024. Under the leadership of Coach Fuller Smith, who earned WAC Coach of the Year honors, the Texans look to extend their season after setting a single-season D1 record with 34 wins.

By the Numbers
  • Tarleton State's record: 34-19, with a 12-6 WAC mark.
  • All-time series against Sacramento State: 8-6 since 2021.
State of Play
  • The Texans are the reigning WAC Tournament champions from 2024.
  • Tarleton has their highest single-season tally of road wins since 2012, with a current record of 14-8.
What's Next

If they win, the Texans will face either 2-seed California Baptist or 3-seed Utah Tech in the semifinals on Friday at 1 p.m. CT. Conversely, a loss will push Tarleton to an elimination game at 5 p.m. CT on the same day.

Bottom Line

Tarleton State's trajectory is promising as they enter the WAC Tournament as favorites, boosted by a historic season and strong coaching. Securing a win against Sacramento State will not only move them forward but also reinforce their position as a dominant force in the WAC.