In a thrilling matchup on Sunday night, the UT Arlington Mavericks emerged victorious over the Texas State Bobcats with a score of 80-72 in San Marcos, Texas. Diante Smith was instrumental in the win, delivering an impressive performance by scoring 24 points. He demonstrated accuracy throughout the game, hitting 9 of 11 shots, including 2 out of 3 from beyond the arc, and also going 4 for 5 from the free-throw line.

Lance Ware contributed significantly to the victory with a double-double, accomplishing 19 points on an efficient 8-for-10 shooting while securing 12 rebounds. Raysean Seamster was another key player for the Mavericks, scoring 13 points with a shooting performance of 5 of 10 from the field. He was also perfect at the free-throw line, making all three attempts, and he added seven rebounds to his stat line, showcasing his all-around abilities.

On the other side, Tyler Morgan led the Bobcats with a commendable performance, scoring 22 points while also grabbing eight rebounds and making four steals. Tylan Pope supported with 17 points along with two blocks, displaying a strong presence on the court. Coleton Benson added to the team’s efforts with nine points, rounding out the scoring for Texas State.

The victory improved UT Arlington’s record to 7-7, while Texas State’s record now stands at 8-5 after this competitive encounter.