With the fall semester in full swing, UTA sports return with volleyball, golf and cross country. The Dallas Wings will also finish out their season at College Park Center.
Volleyball
UTA volleyball began its season with an exhibition match against Stephen F. Austin State University on Saturday in Nacogdoches, Texas. The team will begin conference play against Southern Utah University on Sept. 27 at College Park Center.
Under the new leadership of head coach Tania Schatow, the team is looking to build upon its previous season's success, which boasted a 29-3 season record and a perfect 16-0 in conference play.
Women’s golf
The women's golf team starts its fall season with the Jayhawk Invitational hosted by the University of Kansas, playing a 36-hole match Sunday. The team will participate in five events during the season, all away from campus.
In the spring, UTA finished fifth in the Western Athletic Conference championship, with now senior Nitisha Manikandesh and sophomore Tarini Bhoga finishing in the top 10 for the match.
The two were also named 2024-25 Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars in the summer, Manikandesh’s second time winning the award.
Men’s golf
The men's golf team tees off with the Whirlwind Invitational, where it will start its fall season with a match against the University of Southern California on Sept. 8.
The team will participate in two more invitationals and one classic, finishing the season out with the Saint Mary’s Golf Invitational. The final match is set to be played on Oct. 22 in Monterey, California.
In the Western Athletic Conference championship last season, the Mavs finished in eighth place, with a +70 above par scoring in the team competition.
Cross country
The cross country team starts its fall season hosting the Gerald Richey UTA Invitational on Sept. 5 at the Harold Patterson Sports Center. The team will have three additional meets before the WAC championship, which will be the first cross country championship UTA has hosted since 1992.
Dallas Wings
The Wings will play three more home games for their season. The team will play Sunday and Wednesday and will end the 2025 schedule Sept. 11 at College Park Center.
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