ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) TiAndre Jackson-Young drained five treys to total 19 points as UT-Arlington opened the season with an 84-50 thrashing of Division III UT-Dallas on Tuesday night.

Jackson-Young was 7 of 10 from the floor. Jordan Phillips made 5 of 8 field goal attempts to total 17 points. Sam Griffin added 12 points with three assists and a steal.

The Mavericks sprinted to a 15-2 lead and took a 37-21 advantage into the break. UTA dominated the second half 47-29.

Kavin Ezekwe led the Comets with 10 points.

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