Tarleton State kept its UAC Red Division title hopes in its own hands with a 1-1 road draw against Abilene Christian. The Texans lead the division by one point and can clinch the championship—and the conference tournament’s No. 1 seed—by beating Central Arkansas in Sunday’s Senior Day finale.

By the Numbers
  • Tarleton State: 18 points; Abilene Christian: 17; Central Arkansas: 15.
  • Avery Mendez scored in the 57th minute; ACU equalized in the 68th.
  • Tarleton outshot ACU 20-16 and had nine corner kicks to ACU’s zero.
Yes, But

Tarleton could have clinched Thursday with a win, but the draw preserved its division lead. A tie or loss Sunday could leave the title race dependent on ACU’s result against Little Rock—and, in a loss scenario, a possible tiebreaker with Central Arkansas.

State of Play
  • Tarleton hosts Central Arkansas Sunday at 1 p.m. in Stephenville.
  • A win secures the Red Division title, the No. 1 seed and a semifinal bye.
  • Tarleton State, ACU and Central Arkansas have all qualified for the postseason from the Red Division.
What's Next

Sunday’s finale will determine the Red Division champion. Tarleton honors six players on Senior Day as it faces Central Arkansas.

Bottom Line

The draw kept Tarleton in control: win at home, and the Texans claim both the division crown and the clearest path through the conference tournament.