SAINT GEORGE, Utah — Beon Riley led Utah Tech to victory against Tarleton State, scoring 17 points in a close game that ended with a 58-54 result.
Riley contributed not only on offense but also grabbed six rebounds, showcasing his all-around play for the Trailblazers, who improved to 6-11 overall and maintained their perfect record at 2-0 in the Western Athletic Conference.
Hakim Byrd supported the effort with 14 points, efficiently shooting 3 for 9 from the field, including making two out of four three-point attempts, and impressively hitting all six free-throw attempts.
Samuel Ariyibi added to the scoring with seven points, converting 2 of 5 field-goal attempts and making all three free throws.

For Tarleton State, who now stand at 7-11 with a conference record of 2-1, the leading scorer was Keitenn Bristow, who managed to put up 15 points.
Dantwan Grimes contributed 11 points, while Izzy Miles rounded out the Texans’ scoring with 10 points alongside seven rebounds and two steals, demonstrating his versatility on the court.
It was a competitive match that saw both teams showing grit, but Utah Tech ultimately emerged victorious, reinforcing their standing in the conference.