UT Arlington Mavericks
The UT Arlington Mavericks (abbreviated UT Arlington, UTA, and Mavs) are the athletic teams that represent the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. The Mavericks currently compete in the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Conference in 15 varsity sports, but will move to the Western Athletic Conference in July 2022. The number rose to 15 in the fall of 2017 as the University announced women's golf will begin their first season of competition.
The school's football team was disbanded after the 1985 season due to major financial losses (nearly one million dollars per year) and low home game average attendance (5,600 with 23,100 students). By the end, the program was funded by the university's auxiliary enterprise income while the other 14 sports were under-funded, as football accounted for half the total athletic budget.
Football
| First Season |
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| 1919 |
| Team History |
| Texas-Arlington Mavericks (1919-85) |
| Conference |
| Southland Conference (1964-85) Independent (1919-63) |
| Venue |
| Maverick Stadium (1980-85) Cravens Field (1977-79) Arlington Stadium (1970-76) |
| Key People |
| Players • Coaches |
Programs by season
1970s
| Season/Date | Opponent | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | |||
| September 18 | vs. New Mexico State | Arlington Stadium | |
Media guides and yearbooks by season
Media guides
| 1970s | 1978 • 1979 |
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