Teo Simić shines in NCAA debut as Texas Arlington beats North Texas Dallas 89:56
Macedonian center registered 16 points and nine rebounds in 18 minutes as Texas Arlington routed North Texas Dallas.
Teo Simić had a standout NCAA debut on November 3, 2026, helping Texas Arlington to a dominant 89:56 victory over North Texas Dallas.
The Macedonian center played 18 minutes and finished with 16 points and nine rebounds, finishing just one rebound shy of a double-double in his first collegiate appearance in the United States.
From Europe to the NCAA
Simić arrived in the U.S. this season after a youth spell in Barcelona and professional stops that included Prat in Spain’s second division. He also had a short stint in Bosnia and Herzegovina before returning to play in North Macedonia with TFT and Kožuv.
Against North Texas Dallas he made an immediate impact, providing interior defense, second-chance scoring and efficient production in limited minutes as Texas Arlington pulled away for a comfortable win.
This performance marks Simić’s first game on American soil and will raise expectations for his role with Texas Arlington as the season progresses.
Photo: press material from the event
