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The Tarleton State Texans (14-16, 5-12 WAC) aim to end a three-game losing streak when they host the UT Arlington Mavericks (15-13, 7-9 WAC) at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at EECU Center. The matchup airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Tarleton State vs. UT Arlington
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Tarleton State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.3 | 177 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.8 | 214 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 29.3 | 312 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 31.7 | 229 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 354 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 16.8 | 1 |
UT Arlington 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.3 | 237 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.2 | 68 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.9 | 80 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 28.4 | 36 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 343 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 96 |
Tarleton State vs. UT Arlington Stat Insights
Points
- The 74.9 points the Texans average are 7.5 more than the Mavericks give up.
- Tarleton State is 11-8 when putting more than 67.4 points on the board.
- UT Arlington is 13-6 when allowing less than 74.9 points.
- The Mavericks' 70.6 points per game are only 2.7 fewer than the Texans allow.
- When posting over 73.3 points, UT Arlington is 7-3.
- Tarleton State is 10-2 when it concedes less than 70.6 points.
- The Texans have posted 47 more points than their opponents this year (1.6 per game), and the Mavericks have also outscored their opponents, by 90 (3.2 per game).
Shooting
- The Texans shoot 45.3% from the field, 3.1% higher than the Mavericks allow defensively.
- In games when Tarleton State shoots better than 42.2% from the field, it is 12-6 overall.
- The Mavericks shoot 44.3% from the field, just 0.5 lower than the Texans allow.
- This season UT Arlington is 8-2 when the team shoots over 44.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Texans collect 29.3 boards per game, 4.6 less than the Mavericks.
- UT Arlington is 14-5 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Tarleton State is 7-12 when falling short on the boards.
- The Texans average 9 offensive rebounds, 1.7 less than the Mavericks.
- The Mavericks are 10-8 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Texans are 9-7 when they lose that battle.
- Tarleton State is -2.4 on the boards, but UT Arlington outrebounds opponents by 5.5 per game.
Tarleton State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|
UT Arlington Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Abilene Christian | Away |