Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between UT Arlington and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 37-29 lead against Cal Baptist.

UT Arlington entered the match having won five straight and they're just one half away from another. Will they make it six, or will Cal Baptist step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.

Who's Playing

Cal Baptist Lancers @ UT Arlington Mavericks

Current Records: Cal Baptist 15-14, UT Arlington 17-13

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Cal Baptist has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the UT Arlington Mavericks will face off in a WAC battle at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at College Park Center. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Cal Baptist was handed a two-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against UT-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. The Lancers claimed a resounding 88-52 victory over the Vaqueros at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Cal Baptist has managed all season.

Meanwhile, UT Arlington came tearing into Saturday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 78-65 victory over the Wolverines.

The Lancers now have a winning record of 15-14. As for the Mavericks, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a massive bump to their 17-13 record this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Cal Baptist have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.7 rebounds per game. However, it's not like UT Arlington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Cal Baptist barely slipped by UT Arlington in their previous matchup back in February, winning 64-63. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cal Baptist since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Odds

UT Arlington is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Cal Baptist, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mavericks as a 7-point favorite.


The over/under is 142 points.

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Series History

Cal Baptist has won both of the games they've played against UT Arlington in the last year.

  • Feb 08, 2024 - Cal Baptist 64 vs. UT Arlington 63
  • Jan 25, 2023 - Cal Baptist 74 vs. UT Arlington 66