The UT Arlington Mavericks men’s basketball team will face Arkansas State in Jonesboro on December 12th at 7:00 p.m. CT. The Mavericks are coming off an 84-70 win over Louisiana-Monroe, while the Red Wolves recently defeated No. 16 Memphis, winning 85-72. UTA is focused on improving its defense, as highlighted by head coach KT Turner, who emphasized the need for better starts and effective guarding. Arkansas State is led by guard Taryn Todd, with notable contributions from Kobe Julien and Joseph Pinion, who recently scored 22 points against Memphis. In their most recent meetings, Arkansas State has won the previous two matchups, but UTA has won six of the last ten since 2019.

Through the numbers

• UT Arlington averaged 84 points per game in its last game against Louisiana-Monroe.
• Arkansas State’s Taryn Todd is averaging 13.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Yes but

While UTA has been strong on offense, their defense remains an issue after scoring significantly in previous games. The pressure will be on them to contain Arkansas State’s momentum after their recent upset win.

state of affairs

• UTA is 1-0 in real road games after defeating Louisiana-Monroe.
• Arkansas State’s recent win over Memphis shows their potential as a tough competitor.

What’s next?

The outcome of this game could have a significant impact on both teams’ rankings, especially for the Mavericks, who are looking to build on their recent success and improve their defense going forward.

Conclusion

The Mavericks will need to strengthen their defense to secure a win against a resurgent Arkansas State team and will look to build momentum heading into the upcoming games.