SEATTLE — In an exciting showdown on Saturday night, Brayden Maldonado showcased his shooting skills, sinking seven 3-pointers and finishing with a total of 26 points, while John Christofilis delivered a clutch 3-pointer at the buzzer to lead Seattle University to a thrilling 67-65 comeback win over UT Arlington.

The game saw UT Arlington take a brief lead with a 3-pointer from Darius Burford with only 26 seconds left on the clock, pushing their score to 65-62. However, Maleek Arington quickly responded, converting a layup just eight seconds later, narrowing the gap to one point. The decisive moment came when Christofilis connected on a shot just as time expired, thanks to an assist from Arington. In the final moments, the Mavericks missed two crucial free-throw opportunities, which could have changed the outcome of the match.

Maldonado had an impressive shooting night, converting 8 of 12 attempts, including 7 of 10 from long-range, and hitting 3 of 4 from the free-throw line, contributing significantly to Seattle U’s record of 10-13, with a 5-4 mark in the Western Athletic Conference. Teammate Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe also made his presence felt on the court, recording 12 points and grabbing eight rebounds. DaSean Stevens added 10 points, and Christofilis, coming off the bench, contributed seven points to the team’s effort.

For UT Arlington, Kade Douglas was the standout player, leading his team with 15 points and six rebounds. Burford complemented the effort with 13 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Raysean Seamster contributed with 12 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, but despite their strong performances, the Mavericks fell to a record of 11-13 with a 4-6 standing in conference play.

Overall, the contest was a thrilling display of resilience and skill, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams as they battled until the final moments.