ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcell McCreary’s 13 points helped UT Arlington defeat Utah Tech 63-50 on Thursday.

McCreary also added seven rebounds for the Mavericks (15-11, 7-7 Western Athletic Conference). Casmir Chavis scored 12 points while going 5 of 10 from the field. Bahsil Laster had 10 points and shot 4 of 6 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line. The win snapped a five-game skid for the Mavericks.