Main Story: UT Tyler takes a 1-2 record from its season-opening trip to Washington into the South Central Region Challenge in Lubbock, where it faces Colorado Christian and CSU Pueblo on Nov. 13-14. The Patriots are looking to build early momentum with 11 returners, including key contributors Polina Latysheva, Leila Davis and Hayley Cumming.

By the Numbers
  • UT Tyler opened the season 1-2, beating Montana State Billings 66-58 and falling to Western Washington 60-56 and Central Washington 71-58.
  • The Patriots went 22-11 overall and 16-4 in Lone Star Conference play last season, reaching the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year.
  • UT Tyler is ranked No. 24 in the preseason WBCA Coaches Poll and was picked third in the Lone Star Conference preseason poll, with 9 first-place votes and 755 points.
  • The Patriots lead their all-time series against CSU Pueblo 3-1 and trail Colorado Christian 1-3.
Yes, But

The Patriots showed scoring potential in their opener and second-half resilience against both Western Washington and Central Washington, but they’ll need more consistency after dropping two of three games to start the season.

What's Next

UT Tyler will face Colorado Christian and CSU Pueblo at the South Central Region Challenge in Lubbock on Nov. 13-14, continuing its early-season test against regional opponents.

Bottom Line

With a strong returning core and a top-25 preseason ranking, UT Tyler has the pieces to rebound quickly; the Lubbock games offer an early chance to turn promise into momentum.