- Women’s Volleyball Nations League will return to Arlington for 2025 preliminary week threeThe Volleyball Nations League comes to Arlington on July 9 with matches hosted at College Park Center. The Volleyball Nations League is an annual international volleyball tournament organized by the International Volleyball Federation. The tournament hosts men’s and women’s national teams in various cities around the world. The women’s tournament began June 3 and will run through July 27, when the finals are held in Łódź, Poland. The tournament opened with a 3-1 win by Turkey over France. The men’s competition started on June 11, with Poland defeating the Netherlands 3-1, and will conclude Aug. 3 in Ningbo, China. For the third year in a row, Arlington is playing a key role in the women’s group of the Volleyball Nations League. The city hosted the women’s finals in 2023 and week two of the preliminary phase in 2024. This year, Arlington will host week three games of the women’s preliminary round. The second week of the women’s preliminary round ended June 22, with the most recent match a 3-1 win by Poland over Serbia. Italy currently holds the top spot with eight wins and 22 points, followed closely by Poland with seven wins and 21 points. To start week three, Arlington spectators can expect to see matches from the United States, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Germany and Thailand teams. The remaining women’s teams will compete in Apeldoorn, Netherlands and Chiba, Japan. This year’s Volleyball Nations League tournament features a new competitive format, expanding the number of teams and matches. In each gender, 18 teams will compete in 116 matches. Last year’s tournament included 16 teams and 104 matches per gender. In the preliminary round, teams play 12 matches spread across three weeks. There are three pools per week played at three different venues. Each pool includes six teams. The tournament picks back up July 8 with a match between Brazil and Bulgaria in Chiba, Japan. To start its hosting stint, Arlington will host a day full of matches starting with a game between Canada and Germany at 12:30 p.m. July 9 at College Park Center. All matches are available to stream on VBTV. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Rangers drop series against Mariners with a 6-4 lossThe Texas Rangers (41-43) dropped their series finale 6-4 in extra innings against the Seattle Mariners (43-40) on Sunday at Globe Life Field. The Rangers opened the series against the Mariners with a 7-6 loss Friday, then bounced back with a 3-2 win Saturday. Every game in the series went into extra innings. Earlier in the series, former shortstop Elvis Andrus — who signed a one day contract to retire with the Rangers last September — was inducted into the Rangers’ Hall of Fame. Andrus debuted with the Rangers in 2009 and spent 12 of his 15 MLB seasons in Arlington. Additionally, there was a moment of silence before the first pitch Sunday for three-time Golden Glove winner Dave Parker, who died Saturday from Parkinson’s disease. Parker will be posthumously inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27. Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter said that trial and error has gone into his game, but he is trying to keep it as simple as possible. Leiter recorded six innings and delivered seven strikeouts while on the mound. “There’s so many little things you could think about as a starting pitcher in this game. You can dive into all the little nuances or you can keep it as simple as possible; I’ve seen it done both ways,” he said. The Rangers opened the scoring in the second inning off an RBI from third baseman Josh Jung, who ran in outfielder Evan Carter. The Rangers were then held scoreless for seven innings. Mariners catcher Mitch Garver tied the game in the sixth inning with an RBI single. Seattle added two more runs to open extra innings and took the lead. In response, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager smashed a two-run home run over left center field, running in catcher Kyle Higashioka and tying the game. Seager recorded three RBIs and one hit in four at-bats, and tallied his 10th home run of the 2025 season. After a scoreless 11th inning, the Mariners broke through in the 12th inning on a sacrifice fly, running in outfielder Luke Raley. Immediately after, Garver hit his second home run of the game, sending a left-center field hit over the wall that scored outfielder Randy Arozarena. The Rangers managed one more run off a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 12th, but could not overcome the deficit. A pop out by Ranger’s second baseman Marcus Semien secured the game and the series for the Mariners. Despite the overall outcome, Leiter was pleased with what he saw from the team. “Obviously wish we could’ve gotten a win, gotta shout out [Jacob] Latz and Luke [Jackson] and Cole [Winn]. The bullpen has been great all year and those guys kept us in it,” he said. “It’s been fun to watch everybody in the bullpen work.” The Rangers revisit the Baltimore Orioles at home, having just won a three-game away series against the team earlier in the week. Texas will host Baltimore at 7:05 p.m. Monday at Globe Life Field. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings fall to Indiana Fever in 94-86 lossThe Dallas Wings (4-13) failed to come back from an early deficit in a 94-86 loss against the Indiana Fever (8-8) Friday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Fever played without 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, who was out due to a left groin injury — her second injury of the season. The highly anticipated match would have been the first WNBA meeting between the Wings’ 2025 No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers and Clark. Several notable figures attended the high-profile game, including 2016 NBA champion Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ 2025 No. 1 draft pick and Hall of Famer Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, among others. For the first time in franchise history, the Dallas Wings played a home game away from College Park Center. The game was a sellout, with over 20,000 fans in attendance, setting the largest recorded crowd for a professional basketball game in Texas. The crowd was loud from the opening tipoff and stayed that way throughout the game. Fans erupted in boisterous cheers while twirling towels after every play that went in the Wings’ favor. Indiana opened the game with a 14-0 run, taking a 16-2 lead less than four minutes in. The run was tanked after a personal foul was overturned on review, setting up a free throw from rookie guard Bueckers to get the Wings back on the board. The Fever held a 20-point lead by the end of the first quarter. The Wings struggled to convert shots and secure rebounds, giving the Fever chances to capitalize. Bueckers found her rhythm in the second half, more than doubling her first-half scoring. She finished with six assists and went 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. “I think really the spark was that third quarter defensively, us locking in and really paying attention to the details of the scout and making things as difficult as possible for them,” Bueckers said. In the fourth quarter, Wings guard JJ Quinerly tied the game with a fouled jump shot and granted Dallas its first lead with the ensuing free throw. Shortly after, Indiana responded with a 9-0 run. Down by seven with 36 seconds left, Dallas missed three shots, failing to close the gap, and Indiana pushed through for a 94-86 win. Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell led the way with 32 points and seven assists, playing a key role in Indiana’s assertive runs. Mitchell said Bueckers’ performance stood out, calling out how she plays great basketball and sets up her teammates to do the same. “Paige is just such a smart player, she reads defenses well, she knows how to pick you apart and so when you play against her, you have to make sure that you’re aware of where she is at all times,” Mitchell said. The Wings will host the Washington Mystics at 7 p.m. Saturday at College Park Center. The game will stream on WNBA League Pass and be broadcast on KFAA. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Western Athletic Conference rebrands, allies with Atlantic Sun Consortium for 2026The Western Athletic Conference will rebrand in July 2026 as the United Athletic Conference, with UTA set to be the flagship university, forming a consortium with the Atlantic Sun Conference, UTA Athletics announced Thursday in a press release. The new NCAA Division I conference will be led by executive director Jeff Bacon, the Atlantic Sun Conference’s current commissioner, according to a WAC press release. The initiative aims to improve operational efficiency, strengthen collaboration and longevity, and promote innovation across the conference. The alliance promises reduced travel demands for student athletes, continued access to NCAA tournaments and competition among like-minded institutions. The partnership with the Atlantic Sun Conference also opens new opportunities for UTA and other transitioning programs, including new potential revenue streams, joint scheduling initiatives and shared resources. The United Athletic Conference is set to host eight institutions. UTA can expect to see familiar schools like Tarleton State University and Abilene Christian University, alongside five new schools from the Atlantic Sun Conference: Austin Peay State University, University of Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky University, University of North Alabama and University of West Georgia. The Atlantic Sun Conference is expected to maintain membership of seven institutions. The balance will allow the conference to remain intact and operate independently while still supporting the transition. “We are thrilled about this groundbreaking move,” athletics director Jon Fagg said in UTA’s press release. “As college athletics sees changes across the country, we believe that these types of partnerships and associations represent the future landscape of college athletics.” @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers prepares to face Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark on FridayThe Indiana Fever and one of the most notable faces in the WNBA take on the Dallas Wings and the 2025 No. 1 draft pick at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Wings guard Paige Bueckers have become spotlight players in the league and will meet on the court for the first time in a professional setting this week. The two have shared a history dating back to the 2019 International Basketball Federation Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, where they were teammates. They later faced off twice in the NCAA women’s championship, in the 2021 Sweet 16 and the 2023 Final Four, representing their respective universities. Both players received recognition for their impact at the collegiate level. The University of Iowa retired Clark’s No. 22, and the University of Connecticut inducted Bueckers into the Huskies of Honor. Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year in addition to other notable professional accolades, including the Associated Press’ 2024 female athlete of the year and Time’s 2024 athlete of the year. She has entered her second season in the WNBA with the Fever. The Fever currently holds a 7-7 record in the Eastern Conference and boasts a 3-2 record in its last five games. Clark missed five games earlier in the season due to an injury sustained in a game against the New York Liberty on May 24. Bueckers made her WNBA debut this season and has appeared in 12 of the team’s 16 games so far. She missed four games due to injury and illness. Bueckers has since broken the record for the fastest player to reach 200 points and 50 assists, taking just 11 games. The record was previously held by Clark, who did it in 12 games. The Wings currently hold a 4-12 record in the Western Conference. A win over the Fever would secure the Wings’ third home game win. The teams share a competitive history that dates back to 2015 when the Wings relocated to Dallas. Their most recent meeting concluded with a nail-biting 110-109 win for the Fever in September 2024. Tickets to Friday’s game are available on Ticketmaster, and the game will be available for streaming on ION. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings beat Atlanta Dream in fourth win of the seasonIn a nearly full College Park Center, the Dallas Wings beat the Atlanta Dream 68-55. The Wings are 3-2 in their most recent five games. Atlanta scored the first points with a layup in the first two minutes of the game. Dallas opened its scoring seconds later off a two-point jumper from rookie guard Paige Bueckers. Li Yueru, recently acquired Wings center, started the game strong with eight points and five rebounds as Dallas went into the first break with a 19-10 lead. Head coach Chris Koclanes said the team had a different intensity from the jump. He said he enjoyed the effort the team displayed to contest shots despite Atlanta’s 3-pointer tendencies. The Dream attempted 34 shots outside the arc to the Wings’ 13. The Wings came out getting blocks and defensive rebounds early in the second quarter. The Dream put points on the board, but errors and violations helped the Wings maintain the lead at halftime. Guard Arike Ogunbowale said the team made a point to come into the game playing with intensity. “We know they’re really good shooters and have good inside [and] outside presence,” she said, “so we just tried to stay aggressive for four quarters.” Dallas forced a timeout from Atlanta midway through the second quarter. Atlanta guard Allisha Gray scored a two-point jump shot and a 3-pointer in the next two minutes to bring the score within seven. After a 9-0 run by Dallas, Atlanta called another timeout just under three minutes into the third quarter. Both teams went on to trade baskets, but it was the finishing and defense from the Wings that made the difference. Dallas led 50-40 going into the fourth quarter. Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones hit a two-point turnaround fadeaway less than a minute into the final frame. The Wings countered with a 3-point shot from forward Myisha Hines-Allen. A minute later, Hines-Allen got her eighth point of the game with a fadeaway jumper in the paint. The Wings played defensively in the final minute. They held the ball until a shot clock violation was called and waited out the clock when they regained possession. The Wings had multiple players out in their game against the Dream. The team saw three injuries and two absences due to national team obligations. Koclanes said the game wasn’t perfect, but the team played well. He said the team needs to find its physicality without fouling. Yueru finished the game with 10 points, 15 rebounds and one assist. Koclanes said Yueru is a smart and physical player that does not back down and has stepped up in her role on the team. The Wings will face guard Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game will be televised on ION. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Arlington Renegades close regular season, prepare for offseasonWith the 2025 United Football League season in the rearview, the Arlington Renegades are gearing up for another offseason with their sights on 2026. The season concluded with the 2025 UFL Championship game against the San Antonio Brahmas on Saturday. The UFL announced selections for the 2025 All-UFL Team, an annual recognition of the league's top performers of the regular season, on June 2. Arlington had three nominees: wide receiver Tyler Vaughns, tight end Sal Cannella and cornerback Ajene Harris. Harris was also nominated for the 2024 All-UFL Team. Starting quarterback Luis Perez was another notable leader within the team. He was named the week 10 Pizza Hut Offensive Player of the Week and had the third highest passing percentage in the 2025 regular season with a 71.6% completion rate. Perez also led the league in passing yards for the second consecutive year, throwing just shy of 2,300 yards. Perez said that the Renegades who were chosen for the All-UFL Team have the physical attributes and it will be good to have them back for a third year. “They're phenomenal players, students of the game that really put preparation in [and] take it to heart,” he said. “They’re students of the game and that's what really takes people to the next level.” To cap the season, the Renegades posted a 5-5 record that ended on a two-game win streak. Their final game concluded with a dominant 23-6 road win against the San Antonio Brahmas. Offensive coordinator Chuck Long said that the team had a system in place for game plans. The team tweaked it throughout the season as they adjusted and picked up plays that matched their style, he said. “But I thought the last two years [that] I was really pleased with how our offense performed,” he said. The Renegades will open their offseason by hosting a youth football camp at Choctaw Stadium on Tuesday. The camps are a league-wide initiative that invites kids ranging from fifth graders to high school seniors. The camps are focused on “core football fundamentals” to give young athletes skills to elevate their game. The UFL offseason lasts roughly nine months. While the official start date for the 2026 season has not been confirmed, fans can prepurchase regular and season tickets to Renegades games. While changes to the team for the upcoming season have yet to be confirmed, Perez said he will continue to put in work during the offseason, hopeful for an NFL opportunity but ready to return and play for the Renegades. Long said he expects the team’s playbook to remain consistent with last season. For the coaching staff, Renegades’ future is not set in stone, as the team has undergone several changes in the previous year. “It’s an ever-changing staff, always ever-changing at any level, anytime,” Long said. “Who knows what’s going to happen for next year, but I think we are all excited for next year as well.” Fans can stay up to date with updates on the Arlington Renegades' activities throughout the offseason through the Renegades media page. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings crush their losing streak in game against Golden State ValkyriesThe Dallas Wings broke their seven-game losing streak with an 80-71 victory over The Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday at College Park Center. The game marked the Wings' first victory at home since the preseason. Several notable figures were in attendance, including NBA Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Geno Auriemma, a decorated basketball coach and Paige Bueckers' former head coach at the University of Connecticut. Three new members joined the roster before the game. In addition to two finalized hardship contracts, the Wings officially welcomed center Li Yueru, who came off the bench and recorded two points, two assists and two rebounds in her Dallas debut. The Wings opened with a physical first half, racking up 10 personal fouls. Every player except guard Aziaha James, who found hers later in the game, was whistled for at least one. “You saw it on the boards late, and just in general, but definitely a different physicality and desire about us right from the get-go,” head coach Chris Koclanes said. Rookie Guard Paige Bueckers found her stride among the chaos and drove the Wings to victory. Bueckers recorded 10 points and went 5-7 on shot attempts in the first half. Bueckers finished with 20 points and led in field goals, bolstered by a 50% average. She also recorded four defensive rebounds, two assists and four steals. “We want to continue to keep building, keep progressing and really just build off the energy and effort that we played with tonight,” Bueckers said. “I think if we continue to do that, great things will happen and the results will take care of itself.” Despite the Wings' intensity, the Valkyries were able to bring the game within two points at halftime. Golden State’s forward Kayla Thornton was responsible for the team’s perseverance. By halftime, Thornton put up 12 points for the Valkyries and held just over a 57% field goal average. The third quarter turned into a back-and-forth brawl, with the teams combining for 12 shot attempts in the first three minutes. Both sides traded baskets down the stretch, each in an effort to seize control. The physical play continued, with both Bueckers and forward NaLyssa Smith piling up three personal fouls. Smith finished with 10 rebounds and six points. The Wings dominated the final five minutes. The team maintained possession off of rebounds to reset the shot clock, which denied scoring opportunities for the Valkyries. The final whistle blew, and the Wings ended the drought. The arena erupted with cheers from fans as the team won its first home game at College Park Center in the 2025 regular season. The Wings go back on the road to face the Connecticut Sun at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The game will be live streamed through ION. “We don’t want to get complacent with this just being our second win, we want to keep building on this,” forward Myisha Hines-Allen said. “We got a tough Connecticut team coming up, so we’re just looking towards that team right now.” @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Texas Rangers open at home series with a victory against the Chicago White Sox, 3-1The Texas Rangers (34-36) opened up the home series against the Chicago White Sox (23-47) with a 3-1 win Friday at Globe Life Field. The Rangers were coming off a dominant offensive performance in a 16-3 win earlier this week against the Minnesota Twins. The Rangers continued to get hits in this game, but could not convert the chances into runs. Starting pitcher Shawn Armstrong pitched three complete innings with no hits and five strikeouts, four of which came consecutively in the second and third innings. Armstrong said working the same game plan and keeping things simple has worked for them this past month and a half. Relief pitcher Jacob Webb pitched two innings with one strikeout and only allowed one hit. He was given the win for the night. Designated hitter Josh Smith scored the first run of the game for the Rangers off a sacrifice fly by shortstop Corey Seager at the bottom of the first inning. Smith went on to score the only two other home runs of the night for the Rangers with the first in the third inning and the second off an RBI double from second baseman Marcus Semien in the fifth inning. “That’s our game,” Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “Find a way to score some early runs.” The White Sox brought the game within two runs in the seventh inning off an RBI double produced by center fielder Luis Robert Jr. After a hitless inning by the Rangers, it was 3-1 going into the eighth inning. Chicago went hitless during the eighth inning, while Texas found its first hit since the fifth inning with a double by first baseman Jake Burger. However, a fly ball to right field from third baseman Josh Jung ended the inning scoreless for both sides. Closing pitcher Robert Garcia got the save and secured a 1-0 start to the series. Garcia pitched one full inning with three outs on 23 pitches. Garcia got the game winning strikeout with bases loaded. “I’ve said it since I’ve been here, I think every reliever here, we don’t care when we throw it. We just want a win,” Armstrong said. Outfielder Evan Carter left the game early with wrist soreness after making a diving catch in the fourth inning. He was replaced in the seventh inning by outfielder Sam Haggerty. Carter did not return to the game. Bochy said the team doesn’t think the injury is serious, and there is a possibility that Carter will play Saturday. The Rangers play game two of the home series against the White Sox at 3:05 p.m. Saturday and will close out the series at 1:35 p.m. Sunday. Both games will be available on Victory+. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings extend their losing streak against Minnesota Lynx, 81-65The Dallas Wings fell 81-65 to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday during a rematch of the season opener, pushing the team’s losing streak to five. Guard-Forward DiJonai Carrington opened the scoring in the eighth minute with two free throws. Both teams went back and forth with 3-pointers until the Lynx sparked a 7-0 run. Early turnovers gave the Lynx chances. Head coach Chris Koclanes said some of it came down to the team’s decision making. “We have to improve finishing around the rim,” Koclanes said. “Turnovers and missed layups lead to tough situations on the other end, and they definitely took advantage of those.” The Wings continued to miss shots before rookie guard JJ Quinerly scored on a layup. The Lynx would answer right back and produced four more points when Lynx guard Kayla McBride was fouled on a 3-point shot. With under two minutes left in the first quarter, the Wings brought the game back within seven points, as the Lynx carried a 24-14 lead into the first break. At the start of the second quarter, the Wings began playing a more cohesive game, getting stops and scoring points, but foul trouble allowed the Lynx to maintain possession. Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale said that in the last three games, she was getting trapped and hedged anytime she touched the ball, but in the second half of the game, she got a lot more freedom. Ogunbowale scored 17 of the Wings’ 25 points in the quarter as they went into the half down 46-39. The start of the third quarter had shot clock violations from both sides as neither team could mount much offense. Dallas was held scoreless for the first 4 minutes of the quarter before going on a 17-4 run. With 1 minute 54 seconds left in the third, the Wings forced a Lynx timeout before bringing the game within two points. The Lynx started the fourth quarter with a narrow 57-56 lead over the Wings. A 7-0 run caused Koclanes to call a timeout 3 minutes and 20 seconds into the final frame. Even with the stoppage, the Wings couldn’t find an answer as the Lynx continued to score. “Tough offensive stretches just keeps you having to grind and grind on the defensive end, and, a good team like that, they really take advantage of any type of slippage or missed coverage,” Koclanes said. This was the fourth game in a row the Wings played without rookie guard and No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers. Guard Tyasha Harris was also out due to injury while center Teaira McCowan was out on national team obligation. The Wings will head to the road to face off against the Phoenix Mercury at 9 p.m. Wednesday for another Commissioner’s Cup game. Ogunbowale said she couldn’t have expected the season to go perfectly right away, and that the team is still building and sticking together. “It's a long season, so we're just gonna keep getting better,” she said. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings relocation to Dallas delayed until 2027The Dallas Wings relocation to downtown Dallas has been delayed until 2027, with a new practice facility being built in the city in the meantime, The Dallas Morning News reported in May. The Wings previously announced plans to relocate to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Memorial Auditorium under a 15-year agreement in 2024, set to begin when its contract at UTA’s College Park Center ends in 2026. Renovations to the center, which include converting the arena into the new Dallas Memorial Auditorium, began in May. Construction is now expected to extend into the second quarter of 2027. Despite the extended timeline, the Wings are planning to move to a temporary site in Dallas by April or May 2026, Dallas City Council Member Omar Narvaez said in a meeting Wednesday. The council also approved plans for the new practice facility. The $5.5 million project will be located on 1200 N. Cockrell Hill Road, according to City of Dallas documents. Construction for the new practice facility will begin on June 11, following a two-week delay. The team will continue to play at College Park Center until the move to Dallas is finalized. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings fail to bounce back from season openerComing off a loss in the season opener, the Dallas Wings (0-2) looked to bounce back against the Seattle Storm (1-1). However, their valiant effort wasn’t enough, falling 79-71 Monday at College Park Center. CPC was rocking from tipoff to the final buzzer with fans highly anticipating the team’s first win of the season. Dirk Nowitzki, Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, and Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs center, were among a few notable attendees recognized by the team and fans. The Storm led by one at the end of the first quarter and created more separation by halftime. Seattle came out blazing, making nine of its first 11 3-pointers. With eight turnovers in the half, the Wings trailed 56-41 at the break. Rookie guard Paige Bueckers bounced back in her second game as a Wing. After a debut that fell short of expectations, she led the team in scoring with 19 points, and added eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block. After being double-teamed throughout the game, Bueckers said it’s probably smart to blitz and get the ball out of her hands and use fewer ball screens. “It’s just a different look that defenses are throwing at me, which is an adjustment,” she said. “[I will] just continue to learn and work through that.” Out of halftime, forward DiJonai Carrington sparked a quick 6-0 for the Wings, with tenacious defense leading to fast break opportunities. Dallas continued clawing its way back within striking distance. An 11-0 run highlighted by two 3-pointers by forward Maddy Siegrist helped the Wings cut the lead to five at the end of the third quarter. Dallas got within three points early in the fourth quarter but wasn’t able to limit turnovers down the stretch. Despite the loss, Siegrist said she was pleased with how the team responded after being down 15 at halftime. Guard Arike Ogunbowale struggled to get going and grew frustrated throughout the game. She shot 2-14 from the field and finished with eight points. Despite the performance, head coach Chris Koclanes said the game presented a “growth opportunity” for her. “Continue to coach her and empower her to continue to be aggressive, while also still playing within our structure and finding ways to impact the game when she’s not scoring,” Koclanes said. He said the team is working to consistently play at a high level. “If we’re going to compete night in and night out in this league, it’s going to take a level of hard work and effort that we have within us but hasn’t been demanded of us consistently,” Koclanes said. ”We’re working to establish that here, and we will get that night in and night out.” The Wings will play their first road game of the season in a rematch against the Minnesota Lynx at 7 p.m. Wednesday. “They’re still fresh on our mind. We just played them, so we’ll be familiar with a lot of their actions,” Koclanes said. “It’ll be fun to see if we can step up to the challenge.” @babyboimatt sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- UT Arlington baseball dominates Seattle University in final regular-season gameUTA baseball (19-31) capped its regular season with an 8-1 win over Seattle University (20-32) Saturday at Clay Gould Ballpark, building momentum for next week's Western Athletic Conference tournament. Under first-year head coach Mike Trapasso, the Mavericks navigated a season of highs and lows this spring. Trapasso helped steer the team through the transition and into postseason fulfillments. UTA finished 11-13 in WAC play, just shy of a winning conference record, securing the No. 7 seed for the upcoming tournament. Junior infielder Xavier Melendez led the Mavericks at the plate, posting a team-high .320 batting average out of those with at least two plate appearances per game and 75% of games played. Before the first pitch, UTA honored its 12 seniors with a Senior Day ceremony, presenting each with a framed photo and Mavericks jersey. “The obvious is that you’re happy for your seniors, and it's always good to win on Senior Day,” Trapasso said. ”Particularly when the reason you’re winning is because of the seniors and the way they played.” Despite the bolstering win against the Redhawks, the team couldn’t secure the series, dropping the first two games with a 6-2 loss Thursday and a 10-5 loss Friday. Pitching stood out at today's game, stopping Seattle in its tracks. Senior Jack Hagan recorded five strikeouts, and along with senior Aaron Calhoun, only allowed five hits in the game against 30 at-bats. Putting the seniors’ performances aside, Hagan tipped his hat to the defense, noting zero errors in the game. “Our defense today was absolutely outstanding. Being up there knowing that your defense got your back is probably the best feeling ever – you get more relaxed,” Hagan said. “You can give up a ground ball, a fly ball, and you know they’re gonna make the plays.” A strong start from the Mavericks gave them an early 3-0 lead, immediately countering a Redhawks run in the second inning by scoring again in the third. A Redhawk error gifted another run for the Mavericks in the seventh, followed by three more runs off loaded bases in the eighth. The team had no shortage of offensive pressure, with 10 hits to double the Redhawks’. All but one of the runs scored were produced from RBIs. Redshirt junior infielder Tyce Armstrong went 2-3 in the batter's box today and contributed three runs for the Mavericks. With the regular season wrapped up, UTA now turns its attention to preparations for next week’s WAC tournament, which begins Tuesday and will run through Saturday’s championship round. The full schedule isn’t finalized, but UTA is slated to face in-state rival Tarleton State University in Game 1 at noon opening day. “It’s just been a roller coaster of adversity and the kids have hung in there, and just to see them play well now,” Trapasso said. “Hopefully, we’re on the high end with the peak of the roller coaster next week and go from there.” @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings drop season opener against Minnesota LynxA boisterous, sold out crowd packed the seats at UTA's College Park Center on Friday in anticipation for No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers’ professional debut in the Dallas Wings 2025 season opener against the Minnesota Lynx. The University of Connecticut alum joined the Wings in the offseason as one of the team's newest rookies, following her standout collegiate career, which includes an NCAA national championship. Bueckers earned a spot in the starting lineup and recorded just shy of 30 minutes in the Wings’ first regular-season home game. She finished with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists. Her first WNBA points came 46 seconds into the game, scoring on a rebound from her own missed shot to open the scoring. Despite the crowd’s unending support, the team struggled late in the game which led to a 99-84 loss against the Lynx. “We don’t want to overreact to the loss,” Bueckers said. “We also know there is a lot of things you gotta clean up and get better at, just starting it off, starting this journey and continue to build on it the next day at practice.” The game marked the Wings’ final season at College Park Center, the team’s home for the past nine seasons. The team’s previous season in the stadium ended with a 9-31 record that petered out on a nine-game losing streak. Wings guard DiJonai Carrington focused on the positives, praising the team’s effort and the bond they built. “I think we did a great job of staying together. When we got down, we were still talking to each other on the court, on the bench, whenever we huddle together,” Carrington said. “So I like that, especially from a young team, it's easy to start to go your own ways.” Carrington scored 15 points in her debut for the Wings and added four rebounds. In the second quarter, she made a crucial steal that led to a layup by Wings forward Maddy Siegrist in the final seconds of the first half, tying the game at 46. With the team having undergone roster changes for staff and players, newly appointed head coach Chris Koclanes is set on giving everyone opportunities. He said he likes the current lineup, but will continue working to find the best fit for the team. After a nail-biting first half, the Wings started to crumble under pressure. Multiple personal fouls and turnovers found the Wings down 81-66 in the final minutes of the third quarter. The Wings tried closing the gap, but the Lynx pulled away as the game neared its end. By the four-minute mark in the fourth quarter, the Wings trailed by 17. Koclanes called a timeout to assess the damage in the final moments. Back-to-back threes from Lynx guard Courtney Williams crushed the Wings’ chance of recovery as they fell 99-84. “I think for us as well as a staff, it’s a learning process, so we’re not going to be perfect early,” Koclanes said. “We’re going to learn and get better from it, how we can best support these players and put them in positions to be successful.” The Wings will return after the weekend to face the Seattle Storm at 7 p.m. Monday at College Park Center. Live streaming for the game will be available on ION. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Dallas Wings to open 2025 season with new coach, rosterWith their 2025 home opener set for Friday, the Dallas Wings are rolling into the summer with several changes in the works: a new staff, a rebuilt roster and one final year at College Park Center before relocating to downtown Dallas. The Wings began their partnership with CPC after relocating from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and have called Arlington home for the past nine seasons. Pending approval from the WNBA, the team will move to Dallas for the 2026 season, set to play in the heart of the city at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. The Wings struggled to find success early in their tenure in Arlington. Despite having advanced to the semifinals in 2023, the team has yet to make it through the playoffs with a positive record. With a vast roster rebuild, the team hopes to revert to winning ways. During the off season the Wings introduced Chris Koclanes as the new head coach and Curt Miller as the new general manager and executive vice president. Koclanes was previously the defensive coordinator for the Connecticut Sun and an assistant coach at the University of Southern California. Under Koclanes, the Connecticut Sun ran a bolstering defense, leading the league in defensive scoring average and defensive field goal percentage in 2021. The coach also helped the team reach the 2019 and 2022 WNBA finals. Miller is the first general manager for the team since they moved to Arlington. He served as the Los Angeles Sparks head coach for two years and worked with Koclanes as the Connecticut Sun general manager and head coach for seven seasons. “It’s fantastic being back with Curt. He’s been a tremendous mentor for me and to have that support system there, someone who’s lived this and breathed this,” Koclanes said. The two share a vision for the team and staff. Koclanes said Miller is consistently available for guidance without overstepping, and is an invaluable resource for him and the staff. The Wings also drafted five players to the roster this preseason, including No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. DiJonai Carrington, Tyasha Harris and NaLyssa Smith have joined the team as free agents. The Wings also obtained the reserved rights to Mikiah Herbert Harrigan, who joined as part of a four-team trade. The Wings have maintained three members from the 2024 roster: Teaira McCowan, Arike Ogunbowale and Maddy Siegrist. Ogunbowale joined the Wings out of University of Notre Dame in 2019 and became a staple for the team’s success. “I think people are catching on, and I think the players we have are gonna embody that type of style and grace and just support the city, and just put the city on the map, so I’m excited for that,” Ogunbowale said. Koclanes said he’s focused on flexibility to build a game plan that fits the roster and reflects the team’s strengths. Players already have strong chemistry, and he expects it to keep growing. The team has an autonomous dynamic, and he said he believes accountability and leadership will develop organically. Bueckers said that the team has acknowledged the challenges of a young team and is prepared for growing pains. “You never want to get used to losing, but you want to get used to learning from good games, learning from lessons, and moving forward and taking whatever you learned from the last game, the last practice, the last whatever to continue to make you better for the future,” she said. With the team’s final preseason game in the books, the Wings open up their season against the Minnesota Lynx at 6:30 p.m. Friday at College Park Center. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Arlington Renegades fumble last home game against Michigan PanthersThe Arlington Renegades (3-4) faltered to No. 1 Michigan Panthers (5-2) 25-24 in the inter-conference match Saturday, crushing hopes in their last home game of the season. The game marked the fourth overall loss to Michigan, breaking a 3-3 tie between teams. Despite the loss, the Renegades were applauded by Michigan head coach Mike Nolan, who noted the team's fight throughout the game. “They played an outstanding game, they had a heck of a game plan, both sides of the ball and all the faces, my hats off to them,” Nolan said. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for them.” Arlington struggled in the first half, unable to reach the end zone until the fourth quarter. Kicker Lucas Havrisik’s four field goals accounted for half of the Renegades’ points. The momentum swung on Arlington’s side in the third quarter where the team produced two field goals and recovered two fumbles to take a 12-9 lead. That energy carried into the fourth quarter with the Renegades scoring an early touchdown from wide receiver Tyler Vaughns, who caught a 29-yard deep left pass from quarterback Luis Perez. A failed two-point conversion left Arlington with an 18-9 lead. Only four touchdowns were produced between both teams. The Renegades’ lead was snatched by the Panthers on the next play after they scored on a drive, tying the match with a successful 3-point conversion. Panther quarterback Bryce Perkins was a notable threat to the Renegades’ defense. He averaged 8.2 passing yards and 7.5 rushing yards throughout the game. “That fourth quarter, we had all kinds of pressure on [Perkins], or guys grabbing him, he’d just find a way to fling it to somebody or get out,” Renegades head coach Bob Stoops said. “I don’t know how many times we thought we had him sacked or broken up, and he’d find somebody.” Arlington responded with a late fourth-quarter touchdown off a pass from Perez to tight end Sal Cannella, reclaiming the lead. The Panthers regained possession at the two-minute warning. After a series of completions and timeouts, Michigan found itself deep in Arlington territory. Perkins scrambled out the pocket and gained 10 yards to put the Panthers in scoring position. With one second on the clock, Michigan running back Toa Taua rushed up the middle for a touchdown, finding a 24-24 game. The Renegades' defense set up to hold the lead, but a successful one-point conversion sealed the game for the Panthers. “These games, win or lose, they’re always tight, close games, so I’m sure next week will be no different,” Stoops said. “Hopefully we could be on a better side of some of these calls that we’re getting, but we gotta do our part to acknowledge what can be better with us.” Arlington will return to XFL conference play against the D.C. Defenders at noon May 18 at the Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Live streaming will be available on ESPN. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Rangers drop home game against Athletics in four-game seriesTexas Rangers (16-16) dropped a four-game series 3-1 against the Athletics (17-15) with a Thursday shutout at Globe Life Field. Coming off a ninth inning collapse Wednesday, the Rangers looked to bounce back to even out the series. Texas has lost five of its seven matchups against the Athletics this season. Pitcher Tyler Mahle started on the mound, entering the game with an undefeated 3-0 record. Offensive struggles have plagued the team early in the season and continued Thursday. Absences from shortstop Corey Seager and catcher Kyle Higashioka only added to the woes. The Athletics opened the scoring early in the first inning after Mahle gave up two quick hits. After a long opening inning, he quickly bounced back. Mahle said he continued to trust his pitching, which allowed him to settle in. After a hitless first three innings, the bats came alive for the Rangers. Outfielder Wyatt Langford recorded a single to give the team and fans some life heading into the fifth. Action picked up in the fifth inning for the Rangers after Mahle recorded his fifth strikeout of the game. Second baseman Marcus Semien led off the inning with a single. In an attempt to steal second base during the next at bat, Semien was ruled out by the umpire. The close call was challenged by the Rangers and overturned. However, the Rangers were unable to capitalize on the inning. Despite having two runners in scoring position, the inning ended with no score. Bats were quiet, head coach Bruce Bochy said as he spent most of the postgame answering questions about the team’s offensive struggles. He said Thursday’s game was one of their worst. “We just got to get this thing going,” Bochy said. “I know we keep talking about it, but you know this, this was not good today.” Mahle’s afternoon ended after six innings and finished with six strikeouts. The Athletics added a run in each the seventh and eighth innings, extending their lead to 3-0 and sealing the game. From a pitching perspective, Mahle said he acknowledges the talent on the roster and believes they’ll snap out of the slump. “They are all great hitters, and they know it. It’s just a matter of time,” he said. “I don’t think anyone’s worried about it. They’re gonna turn things around and I think everyone knows that.” The Rangers will be back home to host a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners at 7:05 p.m. Friday. All games will be available on CW33 and Victory+. @babyboimatt sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- UT Arlington baseball falls to Texas Christian UniversityUTA baseball (14-27) lost to Texas Christian University (32-13), 3-1, Tuesday in Fort Worth. The loss halted UTA’s dominance in the local showdown, drawing an even 3-3 split in the last six matchups. Head coach Mike Trapasso said despite the loss, the emphasis of the team’s focus is conference play on the weekends. “It’s a midweek game for both of us, and midweek games, there’s a different mindset,” Trapasso said. “It’s about trying to stay sharp, get some guys some work that maybe haven’t had work on the weekends.” The Mavericks struggled early, being held hitless by the Horned Frogs’ defense until the top of the fourth inning. The game was fast-paced with both teams recording frequent groundouts and strikes. Noah Franco, Texas Christian freshman pitcher and first baseman, recorded the game’s first hit in the second inning. With a sacrifice fly, Franco opened the game’s scoring to give them a 1-0 lead. Despite allowing nine hits, UTA only gave up three runs. However, their offense continued to struggle throughout the game. The teams went on a stalemate, going scoreless for four innings. “I mean, we just faced a really good staff. We obviously have to do a little bit better just battling [at bats] out and being tough, but credit to these guys,” said Tyce Armstrong, redshirt junior first baseman and infielder. Junior infielder Xavier Melendez said he was excited to be back from injury, contributing to the defensive effort with nine putouts. In the bottom of the seventh, Texas Christian added a run. Senior pitcher Aaron Calhoun began the inning by hitting a pitcher, advancing him to first base. After a couple of stolen bases, Calhoun gave up an RBI single to score the runner home. The Horned Frogs added another run in the eighth inning to extend their lead to 3-0. Looking to make the most of the team’s final at-bats, the Mavericks finally scored a run in the ninth inning from sophomore outfielder Jackson Hill. However, UTA was unable to capitalize on the momentum in the end. The Mavericks will resume conference play this weekend with a three-game series against Utah Valley University starting at 6 p.m. Friday at Clay Gould Ballpark. “I think we’re starting to play our best baseball at the right time. We got a good group going into the conference tournament,” Melendez said. @kaleivie_ sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Reynolds sisters trio joins UT Arlington women’s basketballThe “portaling” season is about maintaining the balance of putting the last season behind everyone and building off it to improve the team. On April 17, UTA women’s basketball announced the signing of the Reynolds sisters — Mila, Amiyah and Kira — from South Bend, Indiana. Mila and Amiyah Reynolds, transfers from Purdue University, spent two years together at the school and were expecting to complete the trifecta after incoming freshman Kira Reynolds originally committed to the Boilermakers, too. However, all three ultimately decommitted and decided to bring their talents to Arlington. The Lady Mavericks are coming off a season where they made a Western Athletic Conference Tournament championship game appearance. Although falling short, the team received a bid to participate in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament that included a home win against University of the Incarnate Word. Head coach Shereka Wright said she believes the team’s success was a key piece in recruiting the trio, making the sisters want to buy into the program’s culture. Kira Reynolds highlighted the importance of playing collegiate basketball with her sisters, which UTA helped them do. “I’m a very family-oriented person. My whole entire family, we’re all very close,” she said. “My sisters are my best friends. So, when I went down to UTA, they are also family-oriented and had a very good, comfortable feel.” On Jan. 4, the highly-touted freshman recorded the first quintuple-double in Indiana history. Kira Reynolds recorded 14 points, 18 rebounds, 12 assists, 11 steals and 10 blocks. The sisters each bring a unique style of play to the court. Mila Reynolds, a 6-foot-3-inch forward, can stretch the floor with her ability to “flat out shoot the ball,” Wright said. Wright is excited to see what she does for the team after dealing with injury a season ago. Kira Reynolds called Amiyah Reynolds, the middle sister, the captain of the trio, with her high basketball IQ. Wright called her the “midrange assassin,” a complement to Mila Reynolds’ shooting skills from behind the arc. Behind many sports families is a father who shares the limelight. Steve Reynolds is the man behind the sisters’ basketball acumen, having coached them in high school and hinted that he might join the Lady Mavericks coaching staff. “My dad, for the most part, taught me literally everything I know, including my sisters,” Kira Reynolds said. “Being able to go to this next level and have him there with me, as he’s been there with me the entire way, it just also made me feel very secure.” The signings are massive not only for the women’s basketball program, but for all of UTA athletics. In addition to the talent level the team has acquired on the court, portal signings of this magnitude could influence other players to transfer to Arlington. Wright said the Lady Mavericks will continue to add necessary pieces to complement the six returning players to help the team compete for championships. “I think this is probably the highest ranked student athletes that we’ve had here at UTA, and a lot of excitement around it,” she said. @babyboimatt sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- UTA alumnus hits all fields, impacts Texas RangersBehind the signage of logos, sponsors and partners on Globe Life Field’s outfield is Brian Nephew’s team. The Arlington native and lifelong Texas Rangers fan said he got lucky in landing his current position. As a UTA alumnus and vice president of partnerships for the Rangers, Nephew is a true American Dream City product. After starting in ticket sales almost a decade ago, Nephew now oversees the team’s day-to-day sales efforts and partnerships with nearly 200 brands, including Coca-Cola, T-Mobile, SeatGeek and Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company, who own the naming rights to the Rangers’ home ballpark. “I just fell in love with [baseball], probably just early on,” he said. “I just loved watching the Rangers growing up and turning on Sunday Night Baseball at home and watching all the pro teams, but specifically the Rangers.” He credits his time playing baseball at UTA for teaching him lessons not only in the sports industry but in life in general. It’s no secret what the 2023 World Series run meant for Rangers fans and the City of Arlington. Capturing its first championship in franchise history, the team ended its drought of being the MLB’s oldest organization without a title. Nephew called the championship run the best month of his life. “It was my professional and my personal career, my lives kind of crashing,” he said. “A decade with the team and being in Arlington my whole life, it was unbelievable.” The run has set even higher expectations for Nephew and the rest of the organization. “The easy way to put it is that the expectations now after winning the World Series in ‘23 is that we want to be a top five franchise in Major League Baseball,” he said. However, the Rangers face a unique challenge in achieving so. As of March 2025, the team ranks as the 12th most valuable MLB franchise, according to Forbes. Although Arlington is a hub for sports entertainment, most teams ahead of them are considered “major markets”: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia to name a few. Being neighbored with the most valuable in all sports, the Dallas Cowboys could also be a challenge for the Rangers. Nephew credits his time playing baseball at UTA for teaching him lessons not only in the sports industry but in life in general. Ray Casas, Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation community impact director, said he and Nephew take a lot of pride in being UTA alumni. “Growing up with the Rangers in our backyard, going to college at UTA and then getting to win a World Series ring, it’s pretty special,” Casas said. K.J. Hendricks, Los Angeles Angels scout and former UTA baseball player, served as Nephew’s assistant coach for his junior and senior seasons. Unlike Nephew, Hendricks was drafted to the MLB in 2002 and spent six seasons in the minor leagues. However, Nephew’s senior season had teams looking in his direction. In 2011, Nephew was selected to the All-Southland Conference second team in his senior season at UTA. On the mound, he played as a third baseman and was a strong hitter, finishing fourth in the regular conference that season with a .356 batting average. He also recorded 31 RBIs and led the Mavericks with 105 total bases. Playing professional baseball was always his goal, but not being drafted was a wake-up call. Despite not making the MLB, Nephew said everything worked out for the best. “Closing that chapter and going to the next corporate life kind of turned the page to make some money and get out of debt and all that stuff,” he said. “That was a big impact, it kind of changed my life.” Despite his talent, Hendricks best remembers Nephew for his leadership on and off the field. “The biggest thing that doesn’t do justice when you look at the stats with Brian is he was a good team leader. He galvanized guys, he brought good energy,” Hendricks said. “You've got to have those good locker room guys to help push the others forward and hold them accountable and encourage them and do all those things. Brian did a lot of those naturally.” Nephew’s principles as a teammate have carried into his future, regarding how he runs operations and treats his team. Nephew hopes to spend his entire career with the Rangers, the organization that has meant so much to him and his family. He met his wife, Bethany Nephew, during his tenure with the team and the pair have a son, Madden Nephew. She works with Casas, serving as the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation foundation event director. “The most important thing that I’ve learned is, now that I’m in a leadership role, just being vulnerable, being able to be a good teammate and be accountable for your colleagues,” he said. “If you do that, then everything else will take care of itself.” @babyboimatt sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Baseball, softball and track and field to compete this weekWith the semester winding down, softball, baseball and track and field look to finish their regular seasons strong. Here is the schedule for Tuesday through May 5. Baseball UTA baseball looks to continue its success against Texas Christian University at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. The Mavericks defeated the Horned Frogs earlier in the season 6-4. The game will be available to stream on ESPN+. The team will then prepare for a three-game series against conference foe Utah Valley University starting 6 p.m. Friday at Clay Gould Ballpark. The series will continue 2 p.m. Saturday with the finale at noon Sunday. Softball The softball team will finish its regular season with a three-game series against Seattle University at Allan Saxe Field. The series will start with a doubleheader at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Friday and the finale will take place noon Saturday. All games will be available to stream on ESPN+. Track and field Track and field will compete in the TCU Horned Frog Invitational on Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas as its final meet before Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. @tdreevess sports-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
- Arlington Renegades lose home win streak against DC DefendersThe Arlington Renegades (3-2) took on the DC Defenders (4-1) on Sunday in a deciding game for first place in the United Football League. Arlington lost 37-33. Quarterback Luis Perez threw a 63-yard touchdown to wide receiver Deontay Burnett. The Renegades would score a field goal, gaining an 11-0 lead. Arlington scored four times on their first five drives, with three touchdowns and a field goal. But cracks began to show in the second half as offense couldn’t keep up with the Defenders. “You gotta give their coaching staff and players credit for making plays and hanging in there to give their self a chance to come back,” Renegades head coach Bob Stoops said. At the start of the third quarter, D.C. led a comeback attempt to stop Arlington and score a touchdown, bringing the game within seven points. Both teams traded scores repeatedly before the quarter ended with the Renegades leading by eight going into the fourth. Defensive end Chris Odom said the team’s defense will need to improve its play in the future. “That’s not our standard,” Odom said. “That’s not the best of our abilities that we’ve been playing the last four weeks. We’ll watch the film and clean it up.” After two Renegades field goals, D.C. brought the game within three points with a touchdown and a successful conversion attempt. The Defenders got the ball back with two minutes left in the fourth quarter in a drive that would decide the game. D.C. would score a touchdown and get a successful one-point conversion to go up 37-33 with 57 seconds left in the game. Arlington went down the field on their last possession, but after Perez was intercepted with 10 seconds left, the game was sealed. “We got to make sure we stay locked in above the neck and make sure we do our part,” he said. Perez finished the game with 268 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. Running back Kalen Ballage had 79 yards on 10 attempts with one touchdown run. The Renegades will hit the road for their next game 7 p.m. Friday against the St. Louis Battlehawks. @wall035203 news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
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