"UT Rio Grande Valley has a +56 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.0 points per game. It is putting up 66.5 points per game to rank 161st in college basketball and is allowing 64.5 per contest to rank 181st in college basketball."
"On Saturday, in its most recent game, UT Rio Grande Valley topped SE Louisiana 77-54. With 23 points, Charlotte O'Keefe was its high scorer. Northwestern State was victorious in its previous game versus Houston Christian, 70-64, on Saturday. Vernell Atamah led the way with 21 points, plus seven boards and one assist."
"UT Rio Grande Valley connects on 6.2 three-pointers per game (173rd in college basketball) at a 32.2% rate (120th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 its opponents make while shooting 30.1% from beyond the arc."
UT Rio Grande Valley (17-11) faces Northwestern State (14-13) in a Southland Conference matchup on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at UTRGV Fieldhouse with tipoff at 1 p.m. ET. The Vaqueros recently defeated SE Louisiana 77-54, with Charlotte O'Keefe scoring 23 points. Northwestern State won its last game against Houston Christian 70-64, led by Vernell Atamah's 21 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. UT Rio Grande Valley averages 66.5 points per game with a +56 scoring differential, outscoring opponents by 2.0 points per game. The team shoots 32.2% from three-point range on 6.2 attempts per game. The game is available on ESPN+.
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