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Fans from UTA, Arlington show up to cheer on Lady Mavs at Women’s National Invitation Tournament

FORT WORTH, Texas — Blue and orange filled the purple seats of Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena on Saturday as the women’s basketball team stepped into Horned Frog territory for a Tarrant County showdown.

UTA faced off against Texas Christian University for round two of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, hoping to advance to round three, but ultimately fell short 71-54.

From Arlington City Manager Trey Yelverton to President Vistasp Karbhari, the UTA and Arlington communities made the trip to TCU to support the Lady Mavericks.

Head coach Krista Gerlich described the game as a championship environment.