The Southeast Texas Mavericks continue to improve as the season moves along. The Mavs took on a scrappy team from Arlington, TX on Monday night at the Ford Arena in Beaumont, TX and ran past the Arlington Bulldogs in dominating fashion 145-95.

The Mavs played without starting swing forward Josh Pace, but Mike Crain took up the slack as he got SETX out to a fast start by nailing two early first quarter three pointers to move the Mavs out to an early double figures lead. From there the Mavericks hard nosed and tough man to man defense dictated play. The Mavericks held the Bulldogs to 19 first quarter points and led 32-19 after one period of play.

In the second period Jermaine Blackburn, Herman Favors, and Currye Todd got the Mavericks out and running. Southeast Texas newcomer DeSean White made his presence felt both as a scorer and as another dynamic big man in the paint for the Mavs. White, Jon Rogers, DeRon Rutledge, Alex Sanders, and Lamar Sanders dominated the paint and took over the game for SETX as the Mavericks built a 24 point lead and led at half-time 70-46.

In the 3rd quarter Arlington fought hard and refused to quit, but Southeast Texas' depth and size was just too much for the Bulldogs. Blackburn, Favors, Todd, and Anthony Lumpkin led a Mavs run that moved the Mavericks ahead by 40 points mid-way thru the period and at that point SETX cleared their bench.

In the final period the Mavs substitutes continued the solid play of the #1 team in the ABA Power Rankings. Todd continued his hot shooting as he hit for 7 three pointers for the game. Rookie point guard Kenny Dawkins also played his best game in a Mavericks uniform as he continued the Mavs assault on the Bulldogs. The Mavericks finished the night with solid team play and pulled away for a 145-95 victory.

MAVS SCORERS:

The SETX Mavericks were led in scoring by last season's ABA Rookie of Year Currye Todd with a season high 34 points with 7 of his 13 baskets from beyond the three point arch. DeSean White scored 17 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in his debut performance for the Mavs. Kenny Dawkins also had a stellar night with 16 points and 8 assist. Jermaine Blackburn added 14 points and 5 assist. Lamar Sanders scored a season high 13 points along with 7 rebounds. The Arlington Bulldogs were led in scoring by Nedu Onyeuku with 18 points. Jessie Haynes added 17 points.

MAVS SUPERLATIVES:

Mavericks center Jon Rogers continued his dominance on the boards by recording another double figure rebound night by pulling down 12 rebounds for the game for the Mavs.

The Mavs continue their dominating pressure defensive style by holding another opponent to 40% shooting for the game.

SETX again had a stellar night on the boards as they had another 60 plus team rebounding night by pulling down 63 rebounds for the game.

The Mavericks truly shared the basketball as they recorded a season high 39 assist for the game as a team. Mike Crain and Kenny Dawkins led the way with 8 assist each respectively.

MAVS NEXT GAME:

The Mavericks will continue their homestand by hosting the Houston Takers this Saturday night at the Ford Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM.