Score: UT Arlington 61, VCU 39
Location: O'ahu, Hawaii (North Shore Showcase)
Records: VCU 3-4, UT Arlington (4-4)
 
The short story: VCU shot just 24.5 percent from the field and the Rams were unable to overcome their offensive struggles in a loss to UT Arlington

OPENING TIP:

• Ty Williams scored a team-high 11 points, going 3-of-6 from 3-point range. She had four rebounds and three assists
• Cyriah Griffin added seven points and three rebounds
• The Mavericks shot 48.9 percent from the floor while VCU shot just 24.5 percent. The Mavericks outrebounded VCU 42-32 for the game
• UT Arlington had all 10 players score in the contest led by Miraya Perkins who had 11 points

HOW IT HAPPENED:
 

• VCU started the game 2-of-18 from the floor and 0-of-9 from 3-point range to trail UT Arlington 12-6 after the first quarter
• The Mavericks built a 30-15 lead with 2:14 left before halftime following a 9-0 run. VCU trailed 30-18 at the break
• UT Arlington went on a 16-2 run to make it 57-30 with 4:35 left in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win

UP NEXT:
VCU opens Atlantic 10 play at La Salle on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.