ST. GEORGE, Utah (Interstat) — Utah Tech edged Tarleton State 75-71 in a Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Burns Arena.

The Trailblazers, who led 34-31 at halftime, used efficient shooting to secure the win. Utah Tech shot 52.1% from the floor and made 8 of 23 three-pointers. Ethan Potter led all scorers with 23 points for the home team. Tarleton State’s Camron McDowell scored a team-high 25 points, but the Texans struggled offensively, shooting just 2 of 18 from three-point range and 13 of 22 from the free-throw line.

Utah Tech improved to 10-10 overall. Tarleton State fell to 11-8. Attendance was 1,540.