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Recap - Texas-Arlington Defeats Air Force 76-73

Air Force was scorched by Phillip Russell for 28 points as Texas-Arlington defeated them 76-73 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Texas-Arlington won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites.

Texas-Arlington got 15 points from DaJuan Gordon and another 10 points from Shemar Wilson. DaJuan Gordon contributed 4 assists, while DaJuan Gordon cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.

Air Force got a 21-point performance from Rytis Petraitis, who was supported by 16 points from Ethan Taylor. Jeffrey Mills had 4 assists in a losing cause for Air Force, while Rytis Petraitis grabbed 7 rebounds.

Texas-Arlington was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Texas-Arlington won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-24.

Texas-Arlington heads into a battle against Texas Tech. Air Force, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Colorado.