Despite finishing the game on a 24-10 run, the men’s basketball team fell to Coastal Carolina 72-70 Monday at The HTC Center.
UTA struggled in the first half, shooting below 30 percent from the floor and from the 3-point line. The Mavericks took charge early, jumping out to a 12-7 lead in the first half, but Coastal Carolina finished the half on a 7-2 run to take a 35-30 lead into the break. The Mavericks trailed for the remainder of the game.
With 8:35 left in the game, the Mavericks trailed 62-46, before a quick 10-0 spurt brought them within six.