STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — Dior Johnson scored 32 points to lead Tarleton State to an 85-77 men’s basketball victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday at Wisdom Gym.

The Texans (1-2) built a 47-28 halftime lead and held off a second-half push from the Islanders (1-2), who outscored them 49-38 after the break. Sheldon Williams posted a double-double for the Islanders with 21 points and 11 rebounds.

Tarleton State was efficient from the floor, shooting 51% and making 29 of 37 free throws. The Texans also blocked six shots, led by Andy Sigiscar’s four.