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UTA men's basketball overpowers Coastal Carolina in rematch

Graduate student center Johnny Hamilton cheers after dunking during the second half of the game against Coastal Carolina University on Feb. 3 at College Park Center. Hamilton celebrated his birthday by scoring 20 points for the Mavericks, leading them to an 87-80 win.

Marangeli Lopez

After falling to Coastal Carolina University 90-65 earlier in the season, the men’s basketball team (15-10, 6-6) redeemed itself with an 87-80 victory over the Chanticleers on Saturday at College Park Center.

Graduate student center Johnny Hamilton put up seven of the team’s first 10 points to get things started for the Mavericks.