The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (5-8, 1-3 Southland) host the Texas A&M-CC Islanders (6-7, 2-2 Southland) in a matchup of Southland rivals at UTRGV Fieldhouse, starting at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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How to Watch UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A&M-CC
- Game day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Game time: 5:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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UT Rio Grande Valley 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.2 |
144 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.5 |
87 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.7 |
158 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.8 |
169 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.3 |
156 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
204 |
Texas A&M-CC 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.6 |
237 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
41.1 |
78 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
36.4 |
55 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.2 |
138 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.6 |
261 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.4 |
41 |
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UT Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas A&M-CC Stat Insights
Points
- The Vaqueros are averaging 76.5 points, 8.1 more than the Islanders concede.
- When UT Rio Grande Valley scores more than 68.4, it has a record of 4-4.
- When Texas A&M-CC gives up fewer than 76.5 points, it is 6-3.
- The Islanders' 76.5 points per game are 5.2 more than the Vaqueros give up.
- Texas A&M-CC is 5-1 when posting over 71.3 points.
- UT Rio Grande Valley has a 5-4 record when allowing less than 76.5 points.
- The Vaqueros have posted 67 more points than their opponents this year (5.2 per game), and the Islanders have also outscored their opponents, by 105 (8.1 per game).
Shooting
- The Vaqueros shoot 46.2% from the field, 5.1% higher than the Islanders allow defensively.
- UT Rio Grande Valley is 5-4 when shooting higher than 41.1% from the field.
- The Islanders make 44.6% of their shots from the field, just 3.1% more than the Vaqueros' defensive field-goal percentage.
- Texas A&M-CC is 5-2 when shooting better than 41.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Vaqueros and Islanders rebound at around the same rate, with the Vaqueros averaging 2.7 fewer rebounds per game.
- Texas A&M-CC is 6-3 overall when tops in terms of the boards. UT Rio Grande Valley is 0-6 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Vaqueros average 8.8 offensive boards, 2.5 fewer than the Islanders.
- The Islanders are 5-3 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Vaqueros are 1-5 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. UT Rio Grande Valley has an average rebounding margin of +2.9, and Texas A&M-CC is at +6.2.
UT Rio Grande Valley Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/5/2026 |
Incarnate Word |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
East Texas A&M |
Away |
| 1/12/2026 |
Northwestern State |
Away |
Texas A&M-CC Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/5/2026 |
Houston Christian |
Away |
| 1/10/2026 |
Northwestern State |
Away |
| 1/12/2026 |
East Texas A&M |
Away |