UT Arlington’s men’s basketball team (4-1) is scheduled to compete in the Junction City Jam against Campbell (2-3) this Friday, November 21, at 2 p.m. CT. The game will take place in the Dee Events Center on the Weber State University campus and will be available for live viewing on ESPN+. Fans can also listen to the matchup via the Varsity Network App, featuring the Voice of the Mavs, Josh Sours.
Mavs Show Strong Performance Ahead of Junction City Jam
UT Arlington is entering the game with momentum, having won their last three matches, including a solid road victory against Evansville, with a score of 84-76 earlier this week. Senior forward Raysean Seamster and sophomore guard Tyran Mason each contributed 19 points in that game. Seamster also recorded nine rebounds and provided four assists, while Mason was efficient, hitting 80% of his shots from the field and making three three-pointers.
Campbell’s Journey to the Junction City Jam
On the other hand, Campbell arrives at the Junction City Jam following a close 91-85 defeat to Weber State in their first game of the tournament. The Fighting Camels are directed by first-year head coach John Andrzejek, who previously assisted at Florida and helped the Gators secure a National Championship in 2025. His impressive coaching history includes tenures at Washington State, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, and San Francisco.
Key Players for the Fighting Camels
Campbell features several players who have been key to their offense. Their leaders include:
- D.J. Smith: 22.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game
- Dovydas Butka: 15.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game
- Chris Fields, Jr.: 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game
- Jeremiah Johnson: 12.0 points per game
UT Arlington’s Defensive Strengths
On the defensive end, UT Arlington ranks highly in several national categories. Their current statistics include:
- 11th in field goal percentage defense (34.8%)
- Second in rebound margin (+19.4)
- Sixth in three-point percentage defense (22.4%)
- 11th in scoring defense (60.0 points per game)
- 13th in rebounds per game (46.4)
- 40th in blocks per game (5.4)
Raysean Seamster has been pivotal for the Mavericks, averaging 17.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 62.3% from the field.
As the Mavs prepare for the Junction City Jam, their blend of strong defense and emerging offensive stars will be critical to their success against Campbell.
