LAS VEGAS (Interstat) — The Texas-Arlington women’s basketball team survived a late Utah Tech rally to win 77-73 in a Western Athletic Conference tournament game Wednesday at Orleans Arena.

The Mavericks opened with a dominant 28-point first quarter but managed only six points in the second, allowing the Trailblazers to close within 34-29 at halftime. Utah Tech took its first lead in the third quarter and entered the fourth tied at 56. Texas-Arlington then used a 28-point final period to secure the victory and end its season at 11-20.

Utah Tech, which got 22 points each in the third and fourth quarters, finishes its season at 9-20. The teams split their three meetings this season.