Bubu Benjamin had 14 points in Tarleton State's 61-54 victory against Utah Tech on Thursday night. Benjamin also added three steals for the Texans (9-13, 4-3 Western Athletic Conference). Dantwan Grimes scored 13 points while shooting 3 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line.

Ariyibi 3-5 2-4 8, Bieker 0-6 0-0 0, Byrd 5-7 7-8 18, Gonsalves 5-11 0-0 12, Riley 0-3 4-8 4, Owona 3-7 0-1 8, Rainwater 0-0 2-2 2, Hutchings 0-0 0-0 0, Misic 1-1 0-1 2, Turay 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 17-42 15-24 54.

Tarleton State visits the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Miannah Little scored 24 points in the Texans' 79-54 victory over the Abilene Christian Wildcats.

Utah Tech Trailblazers (6-14, 2-3 WAC) at Tarleton State Texans (8-13, 3-3 WAC) Stephenville, Texas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texans -5.5; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: Bubu Benjamin and Tarleton State host Beon Riley and Utah Tech in WAC play Thursday.

Tarleton State plays the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Miannah Little scored 24 points in the Texans' 79-54 win against the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the teams.

Utah Tech is looking to break its 11-game road skid with a victory against Tarleton State. The teams meet Thursday for the second time this season.