UT Arlington Beats Lamar 79-64 in Opener
The Mavericks improved to 1-1 on the season with a 15-point win at College Park Center.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
UT Arlington women's basketball defeated Lamar University 79-64 at College Park Center. The win avenged last season's 66-55 loss to Lamar on the Cardinals' home court.
Why it matters
The victory gives UT Arlington a 1-1 start and a first win over Lamar since December 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. It also sets up a road test next against the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
Jalyn Brown led all scorers with 18 points, and the two teams combined for 28 personal fouls. UT Arlington's 15-point margin was built on a 21-12 first-quarter lead and a 60-47 advantage entering the fourth quarter.
The players
UT Arlington Mavericks
The women's basketball program of the University of Texas at Arlington, a member of the Western Athletic Conference, competing in NCAA Division I.
Lamar University Cardinals
The women's basketball program of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, a Southland Conference member competing in NCAA Division I.
Jalyn Brown
A UT Arlington player who scored 18 points in the win over Lamar.
The details
Junior guard Nisaa Muhammad hit the first three-pointer of the game, stretching the lead to double digits. Blocks by Morane Dossou and Chelsea Bishop led to fast-break baskets in the final quarter as UT Arlington pulled away. Freshman guard Journee Hampton also played for the Mavericks.
Timeline
UT Arlington last beat Lamar in December 2022 in Beaumont, Texas.
UT Arlington defeated Lamar 79-64 on November 6, 2026, at College Park Center.
UT Arlington plays Wyoming at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Laramie, Wyoming.
Season Trajectory
The win over Lamar, following the December 2022 victory in Beaumont, Texas, gives UT Arlington a measure of momentum in a rivalry that has swung back and forth. The early 1-1 start puts the Mavericks at the midpoint of a nonconference stretch that includes a road trip to Wyoming.
Fans with tickets or broadcast plans for the next game should note the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday tip in Laramie, which is a road game at Arena-Auditorium. The 1-1 record means early nonconference results will shape the team's standing as conference play approaches.
The takeaway
A balanced scoring effort and disciplined defense, including blocks that produced fast breaks, carried the Mavericks past a rival that has beaten them before. Keep an eye on how the team handles a road environment in Laramie.
What happens next
UT Arlington plays at Wyoming in Laramie at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Further reading
For more on the program's season, see Basketball coverage from the Arlington sports desk.
