ARLINGTON, Texas – The UT Arlington Mavericks return home for their true home opener this weekend as they welcome the Lamar Cardinals to Clay Gould Ballpark for a three-game non-conference series. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., marking UTA's first game at Clay Gould in the 2026 season.
UTA enters the weekend with momentum after a ranked midweek victory and will look to carry that energy into its first home series of the year. In the most recent meeting between the programs, the Mavericks earned a 4–2 win over Lamar, though the Cardinals claimed the overall series.
GAME NOTES
- UT Arlington returns to Clay Gould Ballpark coming off its highest-ranked win since 2018, building confidence as the Mavericks open their home slate.
- Through four games, redshirt junior catcher Zach Mazoch leads the Mavericks with a .400-plus batting average and a team-best home run, continuing to anchor the middle of the lineup.
- Senior infielder Xavier Melendez has been a steady presence offensively, hitting above .350 with multiple multi-hit performances to start the season.
- Graduate outfielder Preston Knott has provided balance at the top of the order, collecting extra-base hits and consistently setting the table.
- UTA is averaging 4.75 runs per game through its first four contests and will look to translate early offensive production into sustained pressure over a full weekend series.
- The Mavericks are 3–2 against Lamar over the last five meetings and will aim to protect home field in the first series at Clay Gould this season.
LIVE COVERAGE
UTA vs. Lamar
Clay Gould Ballpark (Arlington, Texas)
Live Stats: ESPN+
Available via UTAMavs.com
ON DECK
The Mavericks continue their homestand with a midweek matchup against Dallas Baptist University.
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