Texas-Arlington knocks off Texas for first time 72-61
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Kevin Hervey scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Texas-Arlington defeated Texas for the first time ever, 72-61 Tuesday night.
The Longhorns won the first 11 games in the series but needed overtime for a seven-point victory last season. Drew Charles supplemented Hervey with 12 points, all in the second half. Jalen Jones and Jorge Bilboa scored 10 each.
Tevin Mack led Texas with 19 points. Kerwin Roach scored 16 but committed six turnovers. Jarrett Allen produced 13 points and 12 rebounds.
BIG PICTURE
Texas-Arlington: The Mavericks have been competitive against their last two opponents from Power Five conferences.
Texas: The Longhorns struggled at home for the second time against a mid-major opponent. They beat Incarnate Word by five on opening night, albeit while two key Longhorns were suspended for violation of team rules.
UP NEXT
Texas-Arlington is at North Texas on Saturday afternoon.
Texas hosts Alabama on Friday night.
