By Michael Eldridge | @DFWSportsMike

LUBBOCK, Texas. - UT Arlington rebounded from a loss in its opening game to earn a split Saturday at the Texas Tech Invitational at Rocky Johnson Field.

The Mavericks (14-9) dropped the opener to UT Martin before picking up a win against Utah Valley. UTA improved to 3-1 in the tournament.

"This team has to be ready to compete and be scrappy every game no matter who the opponent is and they didn't this morning," UT Arlington coach Kristie Fox said. "I am very proud of the way they were able to turn it around in the second game. It shows a real sign of maturity."

UTA completes play on Sunday against Texas Tech at 12:30 p.m. The Mavs fell to the Red Raiders on Feb. 20 in Arlington. Texas Tech scored seven in the fifth to overcome UTA's 5-1 lead.

"Tomorrow we need to come out ready to compete and stick to playing our game," Fox said.

Game 1: UT Martin 9, UT Arlington 0
Final Stats

A day after scoring 12 runs against the Skyhawks, UT Arlington was unable to get its offense clicking. The Mavericks managed only one hit off pitcher Brooke Kennedy.

The offensive struggles were unexpected as the Mavericks averaged 10 hits in their previous three games. UTA was shut out for only the second time this season.

UTA starter Kayla Donaldson dropped to 5-4 after allowing four runs (three earned) in a three-inning stint. Donaldson gave up four hits, walked three and struck out three. Defensive miscues didn't help Taylor Simmonds in a two-inning outing

Shelbi Sikes provided the Mavs their lone hit, while Sandra Mendoza and Nina Villanueva each reached on a walk.

Game 2: UT Arlington 13, Utah Valley 4
Final Stats

UTA bounced back with 12 hits to finish the day off with a run-rule of Utah Valley.

Mendoza provided a spark of offense from the leadoff position as she had a game-high three hits, four RBI and scored two runs. Eight of UTA's starters finished with at least a hit in the contest. Sikes provided three RBI, while Meagan Michele produced two.

Sam Montes went to 5-5 with a six-inning start that saw the sophomore strike out four and allow just two earned runs.

The Mavericks produced a run in each of the first two innings before sending 11 across the plate in the final three innings.

Mendoza's double in the fourth helped open the flood gates as the freshman brought home a pair. Villanueva's RBI single capped the three-run frame.

The bats came alive again in the sixth as eight of the first nine batters would reach safely. Sikes brought home two runs with a two-RBI single with one out. Mendoza's two-out hit up the middle later in the frame completed eight-run inning.