Tarleton State Texans News

Josh Hayes - Joins Texans Hayes has announced his commitment to Tarleton State ahead of the 2026-27 season, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes will make the move to Tarleton State after making the decision to leave Utah earlier this offseason. The 6-foot-9 junior, who averaged 2.8 points and two rebounds across 32 games last season (13.3 minutes per game), will aim to take on a significant role with the Texans this season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA earns No. 1 seed for NCAA baseball tournament ahead of offensive juggernaut Georgia Tech

UCLA is the No. 1 national seed for the NCAA baseball tournament

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Jac Mani - Commits to Tarleton State Mani (ankle) has committed to joining Tarleton State ahead of the 2026-27 season, PortalUpdates reports.

Impact Mani joins his third different program ahead of his fifth collegiate season, playing most recently with Fresno State last year. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 6.0 points and 2.7 rebounds on 12.0 minutes across 26 appearances.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Blackwell - Committing to Tarleton State Blackwell has committed to Tarleton State for the 2026-27 season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Blackwell is coming off the best season of his career in 2025-26, as he averaged 10.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game in 28 appearances (27 starts) with UTEP. Blackwell should have a big role on offense for Tarleton State in the upcoming campaign.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tarleton State star guard, college basketball's second leading scorer entering transfer portal | Sporting News The Tarleton State Texans' standout point guard is continuing his collegiate career elsewhere.

APRIL 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rivera scores 20, Abilene Christian knocks off Tarleton State 84-78 in WAC Tournament

Led by Yaniel Rivera's 20 points, the Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated the Tarleton State Texans 84-78 in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Abilene Christian plays in WAC Tournament against the Tarleton State

The Abilene Christian Wildcats play in the WAC Tournament against the Tarleton State Texans

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Abilene Christian Wildcats take on the Tarleton State Texans in WAC Tournament

The Abilene Christian Wildcats play in the WAC Tournament against the Tarleton State Texans

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Chavis has 18 as UT Arlington downs Tarleton State 65-60

Led by Cash Chavis' 18 points, the UT Arlington Mavericks defeated the Tarleton State Texans 65-60 on Thursday

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

UT Arlington visits Tarleton State following Johnson's 24-point showing

Tarleton State hosts the UT Arlington Mavericks after Dior Johnson scored 24 points in Tarleton State's 82-67 loss to the Cal Baptist Lancers

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Daniels scores 23, Cal Baptist beats Tarleton State 82-67

Led by Dominique Daniels Jr.'s 23 points, the Cal Baptist Lancers defeated the Tarleton State Texans 82-67

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Billy Gillispie won't return as Tarleton State coach after being out for health reasons

Tarleton State says coach Billy Gillispie won't return after being away from the bench for more than a month because of medical issues

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Tarleton State plays Cal Baptist after Johnson's 23-point game

Tarleton State faces the Cal Baptist Lancers after Dior Johnson scored 23 points in the Texans' 79-72 loss to the Utah Valley Wolverines

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Davis' 24 lead Utah Valley past Tarleton State 79-72

Led by Isaac Davis' 24 points, the Utah Valley Wolverines defeated the Tarleton State Texans 79-72 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Dior Johnson - Set to return Thursday Johnson is set to return for Thursday's game at Utah Valley, Nathan Dunn of KSL.com reports.

Impact Johnson, who has not played since Jan. 21 due to an undisclosed injury, is ready to make his return to the court Thursday. It's excellent news for the Texans as he was averaging 23.6 points per game in his 16 appearances this season, all of which were off the bench. He'll look to pick up where he left off now that he's back healthy.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Valley puts home win streak on the line against Tarleton State

Utah Valley is looking to prolong its 15-game home win streak with a victory over Tarleton State

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Holt, Trujillo each score 19 as Utah Tech knocks off Tarleton State 80-72

Led by Chance Trujillo's 19 points, the Utah Tech Trailblazers defeated the Tarleton State Texans 80-72 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Sigiscar puts up 15, Tarleton State defeats Southern Utah 78-74

Led by Andy Sigiscar's 15 points, the Tarleton State Texans defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 78-74 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Tarleton State hosts Southern Utah following Duval's 20-point game

Southern Utah faces the Tarleton State Texans after Elijah Duval scored 20 points in the Thunderbirds' 78-73 win over the UT Arlington Mavericks

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Douglas, Mizell rally Tarleton State past Abilene Christian 65-62 in OT

Kade Douglas had 24 points and Jordan Mizell had a three-point play with eight seconds left in overtime to rally Tarleton State to 65-62 victory over Abilene Christian

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Tarleton State faces Abilene Christian, looks to break home skid

Tarleton State comes into a matchup with Abilene Christian as losers of three home games in a row

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Hubbard scores 19 as Abilene Christian secures 73-59 win against Tarleton State

Led by Bradyn Hubbard's 19 points, the Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated the Tarleton State Texans 73-59

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Dior Johnson - Tending to injury Johnson has been sidelined since Jan. 21 due to an unknown injury, he announced via social media.

Impact Johnson took to social media to dispel rumors of his health, as the star guard missed a fourth consecutive game Saturday against Southern Utah. Johnson has been one of the most prolific scorers in the country this season, having scored 30 or more points in seven of 16 appearances. He didn't offer a timeline for return, but it doesn't seem like he's close to gaining medical clearance.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Western Athletic Conference

Sigiscar, McDowell help Tarleton State beat Southern Utah 62-59 to end 7-game skid

Andy Sigiscar and Cam McDowell scored 14 points apiece and Tarleton State turned back Southern Utah 62-59 to end a seven-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

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UCLA earns No. 1 seed for NCAA baseball tournament ahead of offensive juggernaut Georgia Tech

Rivera scores 20, Abilene Christian knocks off Tarleton State 84-78 in WAC Tournament

Abilene Christian plays in WAC Tournament against the Tarleton State

Abilene Christian Wildcats take on the Tarleton State Texans in WAC Tournament

Chavis has 18 as UT Arlington downs Tarleton State 65-60

UT Arlington visits Tarleton State following Johnson's 24-point showing

Daniels scores 23, Cal Baptist beats Tarleton State 82-67

Billy Gillispie won't return as Tarleton State coach after being out for health reasons

Tarleton State plays Cal Baptist after Johnson's 23-point game

Davis' 24 lead Utah Valley past Tarleton State 79-72

Utah Valley puts home win streak on the line against Tarleton State

Holt, Trujillo each score 19 as Utah Tech knocks off Tarleton State 80-72

Sigiscar puts up 15, Tarleton State defeats Southern Utah 78-74

Tarleton State hosts Southern Utah following Duval's 20-point game

Douglas, Mizell rally Tarleton State past Abilene Christian 65-62 in OT

Tarleton State faces Abilene Christian, looks to break home skid

Hubbard scores 19 as Abilene Christian secures 73-59 win against Tarleton State

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Western Athletic Conference

Sigiscar, McDowell help Tarleton State beat Southern Utah 62-59 to end 7-game skid