| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 40 | 35 | 12 | 87 |
| UTA | 41 | 34 | 14 | 89 |
Azore lifts UT Arlington over South Alabama 89-87 in OT
ARLINGTON, Texas -- — David Azore had a season-high 30 points as Texas-Arlington narrowly beat South Alabama 89-87 in overtime on Thursday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams.
Patrick Mwamba had 16 points for Texas-Arlington (5-7) and Shemar Wilson added 14 points. Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu blocked five shots.
Charles Manning Jr. scored a career-high 26 points for the Jaguars (10-4) and Javon Franklin scored 21 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked four shots. Kayo Goncalves also scored 12.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chuck Jones
- Joe Lindsay
- Owen Shortt
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
2024-25 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Grand Canyon | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 0-3 |
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