After being announced the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Week last week, Shereka Wright, UTA women’s basketball head coach, made history with an upset win Thursday evening against the No. 13 University of South Florida.
The women’s basketball team (5-2) upset the Bulls 61-56 at College Park Center.
The victory represents the Lady Mavericks’ first win over a nationally-ranked opponent in program history, according to a UTA Athletics press release. The Lady Mavericks were previously 0-73 against ranked opponents.
It is the first meeting between the Lady Mavericks and the Bulls since 2005 and their fourth meeting overall.