OPENING TIP
Another challenging weekend awaits Little Rock when the Texas opponents head to the Jack Stephens Center, beginning with UT Arlington Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Ben Creighton and U.S. Reed will have the call on ESPN+ while Ray Tucker will once again carry the radio call live on The Point 94.1 FM and online at KKPT.com.
STARTING FIVE
• Little Rock and UT Arlington meet for the 11th time overall Thursday with the Mavericks leading the all-time series 6-4. UT Arlington took the first meeting between the two, downing Little Rock 82-73 on January 19 in Arlington.