Texas–Arlington Mavericks
The UT Arlington Mavericks are the athletic teams that represent the University of Texas at Arlington. The Mavericks' team name selection was made in 1971, predating the National Basketball Association's expansion franchise Dallas Mavericks' starting choice in 1980. The Mavericks compete in the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference in 14 varsity sports. UT Arlington will begin competing in the Sun Belt Conference in 2013.
UT Arlington has won the Southland Conference's Commissioners Cup three times since the award was first instituted in 1998. The Commissioner's Cup is awarded to the athletics program with the highest all-around performance in all conference events, including all men's and women's events.
A new arena called the College Park Center is now the host facility for basketball and volleyball home games as well as other university activities. The arena opened February 1, 2012 and seats approximately 7,000 people.
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