UTA Loses At La Tech

RUSTON, LA – UT Arlington men’s basketball dropped to 1-1 with Tuesday night’s 80-68 nonconference setback to Louisiana Tech at the Thomas Assembly Center.

The Mavericks lead by as many as 12 points early in the second half before the Bulldogs (2-0) stormed back. UTA trails the series with LA Tech 25-8, having lost the last three meetings.

The Mavericks were up 48-36 after point guard Erick Neal’s layup. Neal scored UTA’s first six points of the second half to set his career highs with 23 points. The sophomore tied his career best with seven assists.

The Bulldogs had four players score in double figures, led by Erik McCree’s 20 points. LA Tech outscored UTA 48-24 in the second half.

The Mavericks went into halftime up 42-32. After the Bulldogs rallied to tie the game at 30-30, UTA finished the first half with a 12-2 run. UTA guard Kaelon Wilson (13 points) drilled two 3-pointers and added a three-point play during the spurt.

The Bulldogs went on a 15-2 run to take their first lead of the second half game at 51-50. LA Tech wouldn’t trail again.

UTA shot only 20 percent (7-35) in the second half. The Bulldogs hit 51.6 percent (16-31) after the break.

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