STEPHENVILLE, Texas (Interstat) — A pivotal Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball matchup unfolds Saturday when the Utah Tech Trailblazers visit the Tarleton State Texans at Wisdom Gym. Both teams enter with momentum from Thursday night victories. Utah Tech (16-12, 8-5 WAC) looks to bounce back from a 50-63 road loss at Texas-Arlington, while Tarleton State (14-13, 7-7) aims to build on a 78-74 home win over Southern Utah. The game is the third meeting this season between the teams, with Utah Tech seeking a series sweep. The Trailblazers edged the Texans 75-71 in St. George on Jan. 17, then won 65-59 here in Stephenville on Jan. 31. A key player to watch is Utah Tech forward Ethan Potter, who has been a consistent offensive force. In the Jan. 31 win at Tarleton State, Potter scored 18 points. He is coming off a 16-point performance in Thursday’s loss and has averaged 15.4 points over his last seven games, including a 29-point outing against Southern Utah on Jan. 24. Tarleton State has shown resilience, winning three of its last four games, including an overtime victory over Abilene Christian. The Texans’ defense, which held Southern Utah to 74 points last time out, will be tested by a Utah Tech offense that averages 75.8 points per game in conference play. The matchup carries significant weight for WAC tournament seeding. Utah Tech sits in a tie for third place and can solidify its position, while Tarleton State looks to climb above .500 in league play and strengthen its standing. Saturday’s contest tips off at 4 p.m. Central Time. Utah Tech travels to face Abilene Christian next Thursday, while Tarleton State begins a two-game road swing at Utah Valley.