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Recap - Texas-Arlington Defeats Utah Valley 78-65

Texas-Arlington earned a 78-65 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday, getting 20 points from Phillip Russell at UCCU Center.

Texas-Arlington was a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

DaJuan Gordon had 17 points for Texas-Arlington and Shemar Wilson chipped in with 13 points. Shemar Wilson had 5 assists for them, while DaJuan Gordon was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

Utah Valley got a 18-point performance from Drake Allen, who was supported by 12 points from Trevin Dorius. Jaden McClanahan had 5 assists in a losing cause for Utah Valley, while Trevin Dorius grabbed 12 rebounds.

Texas-Arlington was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Texas-Arlington had a 39-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Texas-Arlington takes its act home to face Cal Baptist looking for another win. For Utah Valley, they head on the road to face Tarleton State.