UT Arlington Mavericks defeat Southern Utah Thunderbirds 80-61

Raysean Seamster scores 16 points to lead the Mavericks to victory

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:55pm

The UT Arlington Mavericks defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 80-61 on Thursday. Raysean Seamster led the Mavericks with 16 points, helping them improve their record to 14-6 on the season. The Thunderbirds fell to 7-15 with the loss.

Why it matters

This victory continues a strong season for the UT Arlington Mavericks, who are looking to make a push for the postseason. The Thunderbirds, on the other hand, are struggling and will need to turn things around if they want to have a successful year.

The details

The Mavericks were led by Raysean Seamster, who scored 16 points in the game. The Mavericks were able to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Thunderbirds 44-31 over the final 20 minutes.

  • The game was played on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

Raysean Seamster

A player for the UT Arlington Mavericks who scored 16 points in the game.

UT Arlington Mavericks

The college basketball team that defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 80-61.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

The college basketball team that lost to the UT Arlington Mavericks 80-61.

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The takeaway

The UT Arlington Mavericks continue to have a strong season, while the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will need to find a way to turn things around if they want to be competitive in their conference.