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UT Arlington outlasts California Baptist University in overtime thriller

The men’s basketball team (12-13, 5-6) ended its two-game losing streak after defeating California Baptist University (12-12, 5-5) with a thrilling overtime win Thursday, 82-79.

Faculty and staff filled College Park Center as UTA’s men’s tennis team received its Western Athletic Conference championship rings.

The Mavericks had trouble defending the Lancers early on, allowing 26 of CBU’s 39 points in the half to come in the paint.

UT Arlington outlasts California Baptist University in overtime thriller
Graduate guard Darius Burford drives toward the basket during a game Feb. 13 against California Baptist University at College Park Center. Burford scored 12 points.