UTA drops fourth straight while Mean Green edge Missouri State thanks to Terriell Bradley

Junior Andres Ibarguen posted a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds, but UTA shot just 39 percent and plunged to its fourth straight loss, 76-65, against UTRGV on Saturday at College Park Center.

UTA (3-5) saw early offensive struggles, shooting 4 of 16 from the field and trailed 13-9 with 13:46 left in the first half.

Andres Ibarguen was dominant on the glass for the Mavs early, grabbing six rebounds in the first 9 minutes. The Mavs secured 28 first half rebounds.

Rio Grand Valley (6-4) stayed its course and shot 40 percent in the first half and held a 32-29 lead going into the break.

UTRGV scored the first six points to open up the second half leading 38-29.

Ibarguen muscled his way into the paint and scored a quick bucket to narrow the gap, 46-41.

With 7:14 left in the second half, Radshad Davis knocked down the Mavs lone three-pointer and brought UTA within striking distance, 53-50.

The Vaquero’s closed out Saturday contest on a 20-9 run in the final four minutes to seal the win.

Despite winning the rebound battle 46-27, the Mavs coughed up 21 turnovers that accounted for 21 fast-break points for UTRGV.

No other Mav in double-digits, David Azore added eight points and eight rebounds, and Davis chipped in seven points and 9 boards.

UTA looks to bounce back as they travel to Missouri to take on the Tigers on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

UNT 83, MISSOURI STATE 76

Terriell Bradley continues her hot shooting streak and charted 36 points to lead UNT to an 83-76 overtime victory over Missouri State on Saturday afternoon at the Super Pit.

UNT(4-4) was fueled by Bradley’s performance and was her third consecutive game scoring 30-plus points.

Tied as the clock expired, the Mean Green kept its high-energy and outscored Missouri State 13-6 to seal the win in overtime.

Anisha George added a double-double consisting of 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Up next, UNT hosts Houston Baptist on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.