Tarleton State Women's Basketball Begins Utah Road Trip at Southern Utah

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The Tarleton State Women's Basketball team is embarking on a two-game road trip in Utah, beginning with a Wednesday night matchup against Southern Utah at the America First Event Center. The contest presents a quick rematch for the Texans, who recently completed the largest comeback in the program's Division I era against the Thunderbirds just eleven days prior.

Why it matters

The February 7th victory against Southern Utah was a testament to Tarleton State's resilience, as the team overcame an 18-point deficit to secure a 59-57 win - the largest come-from-behind victory in the last two decades for the program. This game will be an opportunity for the Texans to build on their recent success and continue their strong performance as they navigate the remainder of the season.

The details

On February 7th, Tarleton State overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat Southern Utah 59-57 at the EECU Center, marking the largest come-from-behind victory in the last two decades for the program. The team will look to replicate that success on the road. Freshman center Elodie Lutbert has emerged as a key player for the Texans, recently earning WAC Newcomer of the Week honors, and will be a player to watch against Southern Utah. Tarleton State's starting lineup has consistently been a driving force behind the team's scoring this season, with the current starting five accounting for 83.3% of the team's points in the last four games.

• The game will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. MT.
• The teams previously met on February 7th, 2026, when Tarleton State overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat Southern Utah 59-57.

What’s next

Following Wednesday's game against Southern Utah, Tarleton State will continue its Utah road trip with a game against another Western Athletic Conference opponent.