University of Texas NCAA NewsNews on University of Texas Sports continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.The Tip of the Iceberg- March 29, 2008 "I've never been more proud to be a Maverick," were the final words of head coach Scott Cross in his interview following the Mavericks loss to Memphis on Friday. via The Shorthornhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/the-tip-of-the-iceberg?fromrss=1 Mom's cancer victory gives UTA forward reason to fight- March 27, 2008 "I've never met anybody who strikes fear into my heart, except my dad (Larry Sr.)" The UT-Arlington Mavericks know what they're up against. They know that beating the 33-1 Memphis Tigers, the top-seeded team in the NCAA South Region, today is a longshot. via Houston Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/moms-cancer-victory-gives-uta-forward-re... Mavericks face long odds in first-round bout with top-seeded Tigers- March 25, 2008 The Mavericks of Texas-Arlington make their first-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament, but the team is rewarded with a first- round bout against the Memphis Tigers at Alltel Arena in Little Rock. via Sports Networkhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/mavericks-face-long-odds-in-first-round-... Mavs hope to build on NCAA berth- March 23, 2008 "I think this sets the bar for our program" The UT-Arlington basketball season ended late Friday night with the Mavericks' NCAA Tournament loss to top-seeded Memphis.But the ball could keep bouncing onward.UTA coach Scott Cross said some implications from his team's historic advance into the NCAA Tournament via its Southland Conference tournament championship are already evident. Others may come to pass.'We've seen some benefits in recruiting already,' said Cross, whose team finished 21-12....http://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/mavs-hope-to-build-on-ncaa-berth?fromrss... Memphis storms past Texas-Arlington- March 22, 2008 For a few glorious minutes, Texas-Arlington was living the dream. After 49 years of playing basketball, the commuter school was not only in its first NCAA tournament, it was actually leading top-seeded Memphis. via Asbury Park Press Onlinehttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/memphis-storms-past-texas-arlington?from... Sweet 16 for UTA- March 20, 2008 Longtime UT-Arlington Mavericks fans recall a time when their men's basketball team was referred to as the Movin' Mavs. Now, with the school's first NCAA Tournament appearance a day away, call them the Dancin' Mavs. In honor of UTA's 16th seed, here are 16 things to know about UTA men's basketball in advance of Friday's first-round meeting with top-seeded Memphis.1 This is the Mavericks' second postseason national tournament appearance. The Mavs went to the 1981 NIT, losing to South Alabama...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/sweet-16-for-uta?fromrss=1 Automatic bid gives UTA a chance at the dance- March 20, 2008 "By playing the role of the victim" Willie Brand knows his alma mater's chances against Memphis on Friday. "Slim and none," he said. via Quickhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/automatic-bid-gives-uta-a-chance-at-the-... College basketball: Stephen F. Austin ousts UTSA- March 19, 2008 Matt Kingsley scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as top-seeded Stephen F. Austin rallied in the second half to defeat UTSA 71-60 Thursday in Katy in a first-round game of the Southland Conference ... via MySA.comhttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/college-basketball-stephen-f-austin-oust... UTA reaches new heights, meets loftiest foe Friday- March 17, 2008 "We're not going to go in intimidated. You never know. It is March Madness." The UT-Arlington Mavericks face a tall task as they play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time.The Mavericks, who are known for a strong inside game, will play Memphis, which is ranked second in the latest Associated Press poll and is by far the biggest team UTA has faced this season.The 16th-seeded Mavericks and top-seeded Tigers meet Friday in the first round of the South Region.UTA earned the first NCAA berth...http://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/uta-reaches-new-heights-meets-loftiest-f... Demons denied dance ticket- March 17, 2008 "I'm going to say winning is better than losing. But we got here and we played our hearts out. There are a couple of plays we wish we could have back. We came up short but we played." KATY, Texas -- It's better to get there and have a chance than to have no chance at all. via The Shreveport Timeshttp://www.topix.net/ncaa/texas-arlington/2008/03/demons-denied-dance-ticket?fromrss=1 |