Tarleton State Texans women's basketball
| Tarleton State Texans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
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| University | Tarleton State University | ||
| First season | 1968 | ||
| Head coach | Bill Brock (2nd season) | ||
| Conference | Western Athletic Conference (United Athletic Conference in 2026) | ||
| Location | Stephenville, Texas | ||
| Arena | EECU Center (capacity: 8,000) | ||
| Nickname | Texans | ||
| Colors | Purple and white[1] | ||
| NCAA tournament round of 32 | |||
| Division II: 2011, 2014 | |||
| NCAA tournament appearances | |||
| Division II: 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019 | |||
| AIAW tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
| Division III: 1980 | |||
| AIAW tournament appearances | |||
| Division III: 1980, 1981 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| Lone Star: 2004, 2013, 2014 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| Lone Star: 2012 | |||
| Conference division regular-season champions | |||
| Lone Star South: 2011 | |||
The Tarleton State Texans women's basketball team represents Tarleton State University, located in Stephenville, Texas. Through the 2019–20 season, the team competed in NCAA Division II as a member of the Lone Star Conference. The Texans began a four-year transition to NCAA Division I in July 2020, joining the Western Athletic Conference. The Texans are currently coached by first-year head coach Bill Brock[2] and play their games at EECU Center on the university campus in Stephenville. The new arena, set to open for the 2025–26 season, replaces Wisdom Gymnasium, which had been the Texans' home since 1970.[3][4]
Postseason
NCAA Division II
During their era as the TexAnns, the Texans made nine appearances in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament. They had a combined record of 2–9.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | First round | Emporia State | L, 67–85 |
| 2010 | First round | Emporia State | L, 71–90 |
| 2011 | First round Regional semifinals |
Southeastern Oklahoma Northwestern Missouri State |
W, 86–75 L, 61–77 |
| 2012 | First round | Emporia State | L, 56–64 |
| 2013 | First round | Midwestern State | L, 78–91 |
| 2014 | First round Regional semifinals |
Texas A&M International Colorado Mesa |
W, 70–55 L, 44–66 |
| 2017 | First round | CSU Pueblo | L, 59–68 |
| 2018 | First round | Lubbock Christian | L, 46–78 |
| 2019 | First round | Lubbock Christian | L, 53–84 |
NAIA Division I
The TexAnns made one appearance in the NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament, with a combined record of 0–1.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | NR | First round | #7 Berry | L, 65–74 |
AIAW Division III
The TexAnns made two appearances in the AIAW National Division III basketball tournament. They had a combined record of 1–2.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | First round Second Round |
Spring Arbor Mount Mercy |
W, 69–68 L, 81–90 |
| 1981 | First round | San Francisco State | L, 54–56 |
References
- ^ "Media Relations". TarletonSports.com. August 13, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Tarleton tabs 3-time national champion, longtime Baylor Associate HC Bill Brock as new women's basketball head coach
- ^ "EECU, Tarleton State Reach Naming Rights Agreement for New Event Center" (Press release). Tarleton State Texans. May 29, 2025. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
- ^ "Future Event Center". Tarleton State Texans. Retrieved August 9, 2025.