CEDAR CITY, Utah (Interstat) — Southern Utah outlasted Tarleton State 106-105 in overtime Thursday night in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game at Centrum Arena.

The Thunderbirds, who led 52-44 at halftime, survived a second-half rally by the Texans that forced the extra period. Dior Johnson led all scorers with 40 points for Tarleton State. Camron McDowell added 24 for the Texans.

Southern Utah was paced by Tanner Hayhurst’s 20 points and Dylan Jones’ 22. The Thunderbirds made 31 of 42 free throws, while Tarleton State hit 21 of 28. Southern Utah improved to 5-13 overall. Tarleton State fell to 11-7. Attendance was 955.