| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGV | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| TAR | 37 | 40 | 77 |
Gaddy's 18, Smith's buzzer-beater lift Tarleton State over UT Rio Grande Valley 77-75
STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- — Kiandre Gaddy had 18 points, Jakorie Smith added 17 points and the game-winning 3-pointer in Tarleton State's 77-75 victory against UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday night.
There were three lead changes in the final 24 seconds, the last coming when Smith hit a solid 25-foot jumper from the left wing as time expired.
Gaddy added 10 rebounds and seven blocks for the Texans (6-2, 2-0 Western Athletic Conference). Smith added 17 points and had three steals. Lue Williams scored 11.
Hasan Abdul-Hakim finished with 23 points and seven rebounds for the Vaqueros (2-7, 0-2). Daylen Williams added 16 points and Elijah Elliott had 12 points, four assists and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Wilson Holland
- James Ford
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 10-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Lamar | 8-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 7-4 | 3 | 14-9 |
| Nicholls | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| SE Louisiana | 7-4 | 3 | 13-9 |
| Houston Christian | 7-4 | 3 | 10-12 |
| Northwestern State | 6-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 5-6 | 5 | 13-9 |
| Incarnate Word | 4-7 | 6 | 11-11 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 2-9 | 8 | 9-13 |
| New Orleans | 2-9 | 8 | 4-18 |
| East Texas A&M | 1-10 | 9 | 3-19 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 7-1 | - | 17-5 |
| Utah Valley | 7-1 | - | 15-7 |
| Tarleton State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-13 |
| California Baptist | 4-3 | 2.5 | 11-10 |
| UT Arlington | 4-4 | 3 | 11-11 |
| Seattle U | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-13 |
| Utah Tech | 2-5 | 4.5 | 6-16 |
| Abilene Christian | 1-6 | 5.5 | 9-13 |
| Southern Utah | 1-7 | 6 | 9-13 |
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