Johnson leads UT Rio Grande Valley over Tarleton 68-65

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Justin Johnson scored 16 points and UT Rio Grande Valley held off Tarleton 68-65 on Saturday.

Johnson added five rebounds and five assists for the Vaqueros (12-12, 3-8 Western Athletic Conference). Adante' Holiman had 15 points and Ahren Freeman scored 12.

Shamir Bogues led the Texans (12-11, 5-5) with 19 points and four steals. Lue Williams added 14 points and Freddy Hicks scored 13.

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Both teams play UT Arlington next, UT Rio Grande Valley on Thursday at home and Tarleton on the road on Monday.

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