Griffin scores 20 to lead UT Arlington over Elon 77-67
ELON, N.C. -- Freshman Sam Griffin had a season-high 20 points as UT Arlington beat Elon 77-67 on Thursday.
Jordan Phillips and David Azore each added 11 points for UT Arlington (4-4), which broke its four-game road losing streak. UT Arlington went on a game-deciding 14-0 run midway through the second half.
All 10 UTA players who played scored, including nine in the first half. The Mavericks shot a season-best 51.9% (28-54) from the floor, and got 46 points off their bench.
Marcus Sheffield II had 25 points for the Phoenix (2-6), whose losing streak reached six games. Simon Wright added 10 points.
UT Arlington faces North Texas at home on Monday. Elon takes on Kennesaw State at home on Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- J.W. Lucas
- Michael Palau
- Tim Smith
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 2-0 | - | 10-6 |
| California Baptist | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Tarleton State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-10 |
| Grand Canyon | 1-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Southern Utah | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| UT Arlington | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-8 |
| Seattle U | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-10 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| William & Mary | 3-0 | - | 9-7 |
| UNC Wilmington | 2-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Elon | 2-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Drexel | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Delaware | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Towson | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Campbell | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Hofstra | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Northeastern | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| Monmouth | 1-2 | 2 | 3-13 |
| Hampton | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Stony Brook | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-4 | 3.5 | 4-13 |
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