Tarleton State vs. UT Rio Grande Valley: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
WAC action features the Tarleton State Texans (16-15, 9-9 WAC) at home against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (15-16, 6-12 WAC) on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET.
In its previous game, Tarleton State defeated S’western Assemblies on Tuesday, 110-45. Shamir Bogues scored a team-high 30 points (and added six assists and six boards). On Wednesday, in its last game, UT Rio Grande Valley lost to Cal Baptist 88-70. With 25 points, Ahren Freeman was its high scorer.
When is Tarleton State vs. UT Rio Grande Valley and when does it start?
This matchup between the Texans and Vaqueros will happen on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Tarleton State vs. UT Rio Grande Valley
The Texans and Vaqueros will hit the court at Michelob ULTRA Arena for this matchup on March 7, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Tarleton State Texans vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Game Preview
Tarleton State Stats, Odds & Insights
Tarleton State outscores opponents by 4.9 points per game (scoring 72.4 per game to rank 166th in college basketball while giving up 67.5 per contest to rank 99th in college basketball) and has a +150 scoring differential overall.
The Texans are averaging 72.4 points, 5.9 fewer than the Vaqueros give up.
Tarleton State hits 4.9 three-pointers per game (354th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (199th in college basketball), compared to the 7.0 per contest its opponents make while shooting 35.9% from deep.
The Texans are putting up 80.8 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 17.2 more points than they’re averaging on the road (63.6).
Tarleton State’s offense has been better over its last 10 games, putting up 75.3 points per contest compared to the 72.4 it has averaged this year.
UT Rio Grande Valley Stats, Odds & Insights
UT Rio Grande Valley scores 79.0 points per game (29th in college basketball) and allows 78.3 (351st in college basketball) for a +20 scoring differential overall.
The Vaqueros score 11.5 more points per game (79.0) than the Texans allow (67.5).
UT Rio Grande Valley connects on 6.8 three-pointers per game (252nd in college basketball) at a 33.8% rate (207th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 its opponents make, shooting 33.5% from beyond the arc.
The Vaqueros average 83.1 points per game at home, and 71.3 on the road.
In its previous 10 games, UT Rio Grande Valley is posting 76.7 points per game, 2.3 fewer points than its season average (79.0).
Texans Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Hicks | 20 | 15.7 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Lue Williams | 31 | 11.1 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Shamir Bogues | 31 | 9.5 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Jakorie Smith | 26 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Shakur Daniel | 30 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Vaqueros Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Johnson | 30 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Will Johnston | 30 | 14.5 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Ahren Freeman | 27 | 9.0 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Dima Zdor | 31 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Adante’ Holiman | 23 | 7.5 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
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