ARLINGTON, Texas – The UT Arlington Mavericks return to Clay Gould Ballpark this weekend for a three-game non-conference series against Villanova, beginning Friday night. First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 6 p.m.
UTA enters the weekend at 8–16, while Villanova comes in at 10–10. The Mavericks will look to start the homestand on a strong note as they continue through the 2026 slate.
GAME INFO
OPPONENT: Villanova (10–10)
WHEN: March 27–29
WHERE: Arlington, Texas | Clay Gould Ballpark
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GAME NOTES
- UT Arlington's lineup is led by Xavier Melendez, who enters the series hitting .379 with 39 hits, six doubles, two home runs and 19 RBIs, posting a .495 slugging percentage across 23 starts. Austin Phillips adds a .303 average with 23 hits, four doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs, while Harold Laracuente is batting .292 with 26 hits, seven doubles and 19 runs scored.
- Behind them, Caylon Dygert is hitting .276 with 16 hits and nine RBIs, and Xander McAfee has contributed 22 hits and 15 RBIs in 24 games. Zach Mazoch has chipped in 21 hits and 14 RBIs, giving the Mavericks depth throughout the order.
- On the mound, Dygert continues to anchor the rotation with a 1.91 ERA over six starts, working 37.2 innings with 24 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .206 average. Out of the bullpen, Kyle Winkler (2.16 ERA in 16.2 innings) and Merek Sears (3.48 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 20.2 innings) have provided steady relief options for UTA.
UTA will look to carry the home-field energy into Friday's opener against the Wildcats.
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