Mavericks face tough challenge against Red Wolves in Jonesboro

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The UT Arlington Mavericks men’s basketball team will face Arkansas State on Dec. 12 at 7pm CT in Jonesboro. The Mavericks are coming off an 84-70 win against Louisiana-Monroe, while the Red Wolves recently upset No. 16 Memphis and won 85-72. UTA is focusing on improving their 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 last meetings, Arkansas State has won the previous two matchups, but UTA has won six of the last ten since 2019.

By the numbers

  • UT Arlington averages 84 points per game. game in their 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 offensively, their defense remains a concern after allowing significant scoring in previous games. The pressure will be on them to limit Arkansas State’s momentum from their most recent upset win.

In-game status

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

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have a big impact on the standings of both teams, especially for the Mavericks as they look to build on their recent success and improve defensively going forward.

Bottom line

The Mavericks will need to tighten up their defense to secure a win against a resurgent Arkansas State team looking to gain momentum ahead of their upcoming games.