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vs. Abilene Christian University<\/p>\n
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\n Mar. 13 (Fri) \/ 4:30 PM (CT)
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\n vs.\u00a0Abilene Christian University
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<\/p>\n LAS VEGAS, NV. \u2013 No. 6 seed UT Arlington closed the game on its feet Thursday afternoon, using a big fourth quarter to knock off No. 3 seed Southern Utah, 70-65, and advance at the WAC Tournament.<\/p>\n Kira Reynolds<\/a> led the way with 23 points, six rebounds, and nine made free throws, while Jadyn Atchison<\/a> added 13 points on 6-11 shooting. Kendal Robinson<\/a> also reached double figures with 10 points, and Nya Threatt<\/a> finished with seven points and a team-high five assists.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n “There’s something when you’re hungry, you have to leave it all out there, and I’m always going to have the utmost confidence in my team.” said coach Wright.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n UTA opened the game with 15 points in the first quarter before Southern Utah carried a 20-15 lead into the second. The Thunderbirds pushed their halftime edge to 32-29, but the Lady Mavs answered with a 16-12 third quarter to trim the deficit to one entering the final period.<\/p>\n UTA trailed 32-29 at the half, but flipped the game with a steady second-half push and a 25-point fourth quarter. The Lady Mavs turned a tight back-and-forth finish in their favor with late execution at the line, taking the lead for good in the final minute and holding off the Thunderbirds down the stretch.<\/p>\n In the fourth, UT Arlington delivered its best offensive quarter of the afternoon. A late layup from Aaliyah Goudeau and clutch free throws in the closing seconds helped the Lady Mavs finish the comeback and seal the five-point win.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n “Our kids found a way\u00a0not to panic, and our kids came off the bench and found a way to respond,” Wright said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n UTA shot 40% from the floor and made the most of its opportunities at the stripe, going 27-38 on free throws. The Lady Mavs also held edges in points in the paint 32-24, points off turnovers 17-15, second-chance points 12-7, and steals, 8-4.<\/p>\n
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