When Jordan Geist saw his No-No-Yes 3-pointer splashed down at the end of regulation on Sunday, it was a genuine moment of catharsis. For the senior, the jumper is a rebuttal to the drumbeat of criticism he faced in the wake of late-game struggles a year ago. And for a young team oscillating wildly, navigating treacherous terrain and come out the other sign is a marking worth plotting on the map.
Their reward: a 48-hour turnaround to face Texas-Arlington, which sits at No. 248 in KenPom.
Scanning the non-conference terrain, the Mavs aren’t a steep elevation to summit.