UTA Women's Basketball Falls to CBU, Hosts Utah Valley Next

UT Arlington Mavericks suffer 83-55 defeat against California Baptist Lancers

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:47pm

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The UT Arlington women's basketball team suffered an 83-55 defeat against California Baptist on Saturday afternoon at the Fowler Events Center. Despite a strong fourth quarter effort, the Mavericks were unable to overcome an early deficit built by the Lancers in the first half.

Why it matters

This loss drops UT Arlington's record to 0-1 on the season, as they look to bounce back against Utah Valley on Thursday. Rebounding and consistent scoring throughout the game will be key focus areas for the Mavericks moving forward.

The details

California Baptist established an early 20-11 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 42-24 by halftime. The Lancers continued to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 21-8 to make it 63-32 heading into the final period. UT Arlington had its most productive quarter in the fourth, scoring 23 points, but it was not enough to overcome the large deficit.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • UT Arlington will host Utah Valley on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. CT.

The players

Jadyn Atchison

Led UT Arlington with a season-high 16 points.

Kyra Reynolds

Added 15 points for the Mavericks.

Laura Bello

Secured a season-high 15 rebounds for UT Arlington.

California Baptist Lancers

Defeated UT Arlington 83-55 at the Fowler Events Center.

UT Arlington Mavericks

Suffered their first loss of the season, dropping to 0-1.

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What’s next

UT Arlington will return to the College Park Center on Thursday, February 5th, to face Utah Valley at 6:30 p.m. CT. A strong focus on defensive starts and consistent scoring throughout all four quarters could be key to a more competitive outcome.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the importance of rebounding and maintaining offensive consistency for the UT Arlington women's basketball team. As they prepare to host Utah Valley, the Mavericks will need to make adjustments to prevent early deficits and capitalize on their scoring opportunities throughout the game.