Texas at Arlington narrowly defeated Portland with a final score of 89-85 in an NCAA men’s college basketball matchup played on November 6, 2026. The high-scoring contest featured standout performances from Teodor Simic and Mier Panoam, lifting UT Arlington to a hard-fought road victory.
The early-season clash showcased an intense offensive battle from the opening tip-off. Teodor Simic led the charge for the visitors, dominating the floor with 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field, including 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, alongside 5 rebounds across 25.7 minutes of action.
Mier Panoam added crucial minutes and scoring, putting up 19 points while shooting 7-of-11 overall and pulling down 5 rebounds in 37.8 minutes on the court. Supporting efforts came from TreVaun Clark, who was perfect from the field with 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting, converting all four of his three-point attempts in just 12.5 minutes.
Noah Shelby contributed 9 points, hitting 4-of-5 from the free-throw line, while Tristan Hankins played 37.1 minutes, dishing out 7 assists and grabbing 4 steals.
UT Arlington Shoots Fifty Percent from the Field
As detailed in the official Sports Reference box score, UT Arlington shot an efficient 50.0% overall from the field, making 31 of 62 attempts. From long range, the team connected on 11 of 25 three-point shots for a 44.0% success rate, while struggling slightly at the free-throw line by converting 16 of 25 attempts for 64.0%.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teodor Simic | 25.7 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 4-7 |
| Mier Panoam | 37.8 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 1-4 |
| TreVaun Clark | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4-4 |
| Noah Shelby | 28.7 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 |
| Tristan Hankins | 37.1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0-3 |
Simic and Clark combined for 8 of the team’s 11 three-pointers, punishing Portland’s perimeter defense whenever gaps opened up.
UT Arlington Commits Twenty Eight Personal Fouls
Discipline became a factor as the game progressed, with UT Arlington committing 28 personal fouls.
Defensively, Hankins and Panoam anchored the backcourt pressure, collecting 4 steals each to disrupt Portland’s offensive rhythm. UT Arlington turned the ball over 13 times and totaled 9 offensive boards.
The final buzzer sounded with the scoreboard reading 89-85, sealing the victory for UT Arlington in the early weeks of the 2026 college basketball season.
