ARLINGTON, Texas – UT Arlington women's basketball (8–10, 2–4 WAC) picked up a 59–47 home win over Utah Valley (9–8, 2–4 WAC) on Saturday afternoon inside College Park Center.

Senior guard Nya Threatt was recognized before tipoff for playing in her 100th career game in a Maverick uniform and followed with a strong performance, finishing with 12 points and five assists, tying her season high (assists).

"It's special and a special feeling, especially today, you don't see it as much. I'm happy, and I love it here and to be able to play here," Threatt said. 

UTA was led offensively by Kira Reynolds, who posted 16 points and 13 rebounds to record her sixth double-double of the season.

The Lady Mavs set the tone defensively early, carrying a 29–20 lead into halftime after forcing eight steals in the first half and holding Utah Valley scoreless from three-point range through the opening two quarters. UT Arlington limited the Wolverines to 29.2 percent shooting in the first half.

Out of the break, UT Arlington stayed aggressive, opening the third quarter on a 7–0 run to extend its lead. The Mavericks continued to apply defensive pressure throughout the second half, finishing the game with 12 steals and forcing 26 turnovers.

UTA held Utah Valley to 28.1 percent shooting for the game and just 2-of-21 from beyond the arc, while outscoring the Wolverines 38–22 in the paint to secure the win.

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The Lady Mavs are hitting the road for the next three games, first up Tarleton State on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m.
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