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WAC foes meet when the Tarleton State Texans (13-13, 4-9 WAC) host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (9-17, 5-8 WAC) at EECU Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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How to Watch Tarleton State vs. Southern Utah
- Game day: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Tarleton State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.4 | 168 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.9 | 228 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 28.9 | 324 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.4 | 206 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 359 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 17.9 | 1 |
Southern Utah 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.7 | 149 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.8 | 269 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.8 | 139 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.5 | 314 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 351 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.3 | 267 |
Tarleton State vs. Southern Utah Stat Insights
Points
- The Texans are averaging 75.3 points, just 4.3 fewer than the 79.6 the Thunderbirds concede.
- Tarleton State is 6-4 when putting more than 79.6 points on the board.
- Southern Utah is 7-4 when allowing fewer than 75.3 points.
- The Thunderbirds score just 3.6 more points per game (76.1) than the Texans allow (72.5).
- Southern Utah is 8-4 when posting more than 72.5 points.
- Tarleton State's record is 12-6 when it allows fewer than 76.1 points.
- The Texans have 73 more points than their opponents this year (2.8 per game), while the Thunderbirds have been outscored by 91 (3.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Texans are making 45.4% of their shots from the field, just 0.4% lower than the Thunderbirds concede to opponents (45.8%).
- In games when Tarleton State shoots better than 45.8% from the field, it is 8-4 overall.
- The Thunderbirds shoot 45.7% from the field, just 0.8% higher than the Texans allow.
- Southern Utah is 9-6 straight up when shooting over 44.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Texans average 28.9 rebounds, 3.9 fewer than the Thunderbirds.
- Southern Utah is 8-3 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Tarleton State is 6-11 when falling short on the boards.
- The Texans' 8.5 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.4 fewer than the Thunderbirds average (8.9).
- The Thunderbirds are 4-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Texans are 8-6 when they fall short there.
- Tarleton State is -2.5 in terms of rebounds per game, and Southern Utah is -0.7.
Tarleton State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Utah Tech | Home |
| 2/26/2026 | Utah Valley | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Cal Baptist | Away |
Southern Utah Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Abilene Christian | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Utah Tech | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Utah Valley | Home |