Eric Haut earned his first collegiate head-coaching win as Tarleton State opened the season with an 86-60 rout of Cameron. The Texans led from start to finish, with five players scoring in double figures and a defense that turned 18 turnovers into 19 points.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Tarleton State 86, Cameron 60.
  • Leroy Kelly IV: 13 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
  • Jac Mani led all scorers with 17 points, shooting 6-for-6 from the field.
  • Tarleton State outrebounded Cameron 47-36 and scored 52 points in the paint.
  • The Texans improved to 31-8 in season openers and 28-1 in home openers.
Yes, But

Cameron briefly cut the lead to five with back-to-back 3-pointers to open the second half. Tarleton responded immediately, restored a double-digit advantage within five minutes and kept it there for the rest of the game.

State of Play
  • Tarleton has won seven straight season openers at home.
  • The Texans’ next game is Friday on the road against San Diego.
What's Next

Tarleton travels west to face San Diego on Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

Haut’s first win came with a decisive all-around performance: Tarleton controlled the boards, scored inside and made Cameron pay for its turnovers.