UTA’s Vigoda named tournament MVP with 26 points, 16 rebounds in championship
Monday, Mar 15, 2021 • Devynn Case : Contact
The University of Texas at Arlington Movin’ Mavs won their ninth National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) championship, defeating Alabama 66-51 for the title.
Amit Vigoda, selected as the tournament’s most valuable player, led UTA with 26 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists.
Carrington Marendes added 17 points and six assists. Aaron Summerill contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, plus four assists. Vincent Dallaire, named to the all-tournament team, scored eight points, with five assists and three rebounds.
Amit Vigoda was named tournament MVP.
UTA lost four starters from last year’s top-ranked squad and entered this season with an inexperienced starting lineup that included three freshmen and a sophomore. The team also included players from Israel and C