NCAAB · Final

Vaqueros Defeat Huskies 74-57 in NCAAB Matchup

Monday, February 2, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · UTRGV Fieldhouse

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 74, Houston Christian Huskies 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Houston Christian Huskies vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros beat Houston Christian Huskies 74-57 at UTRGV Fieldhouse on February 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Houston Christian Huskies vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -485 (about 83% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 74-57 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. This matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the Vaqueros solidifying their position with a strong home performance. The win extends UT Rio Grande Valley's winning streak to six games, showcasing their recent dominance on the court.

The Vaqueros entered the game with a home record of 12-11 and had been in excellent form, boasting a 6-4 record over their last ten games. They had an impressive scoring average of 72.5 points per game while allowing 68.2 points. Their last five games were particularly noteworthy, as they won all five, averaging 77.0 points scored and allowing 68.0 points. In contrast, the Huskies, with an away record of 8-15, struggled recently, holding a 3-7 record in their last ten games. They averaged 67.1 points scored but allowed a troubling 75.8 points per game, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

In their previous meeting on January 24, 2026, the Vaqueros also triumphed over the Huskies, winning 68-51. Historically, the Vaqueros have won two out of three encounters against the Huskies, with their last two meetings resulting in victories. The teams faced off earlier in the season, and the Vaqueros' recent form suggested they were well-prepared for this rematch.

The injury situation did not heavily impact the game, as both teams were able to field their key players. The market had priced the Vaqueros as 9.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -485 for the home team and +370 for the Huskies. The total for the game was set at 141.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

Conditions at the UTRGV Fieldhouse were conducive to a competitive game, with a supportive home crowd that likely energized the Vaqueros. The atmosphere was charged, and the home team took full advantage of their familiar surroundings.

As the game progressed, the Vaqueros maintained control, showcasing their offensive prowess. Key plays included a series of free throws and a dunk by Kwo Agwa that capped off a strong performance. The Huskies struggled to keep pace, unable to mount a significant comeback despite some late-game efforts.

The final score of 74-57 underscores the Vaqueros' current form and their ability to perform under pressure, while the Huskies will need to reassess their strategy moving forward to improve their chances in future contests.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	RGV -9.5	141.5 o -108 / u -112	Houston Christian Huskies +370 · UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros -485

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Leaders

PointsFilip Brankovic17UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
AssistsJaylen Washington6UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
ReboundsKoree Cotton6UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
PointsDemari Williams18Houston Christian Huskies
AssistsKylin Green4Houston Christian Huskies
ReboundsD'Aundre Samuels6Houston Christian Huskies

Recent form

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Last 10: 6-4Streak W572.5 scored · 68.2 allowed per game3-2 at home

W106-93at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 31
W64-55at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 27
W68-51at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 24
W68-65vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 20
W79-76vs McNeese CowboysJan 17
L63-64at Northwestern State DemonsJan 13
L69-77at East Texas A&M LionsJan 10
W80-67vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 6
L59-63vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 3
L69-71vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 31

Houston Christian Huskies

Last 10: 3-7Streak L167.1 scored · 75.8 allowed per game0-5 away

L71-73at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 31
W81-75vs Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 28
L51-68vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 24
W82-80vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 20
W81-70vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 17
L56-64at Lamar CardinalsJan 13
L67-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 10
L65-81vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersJan 6
L56-73at Incarnate Word CardinalsJan 3
L61-89at Iowa State CyclonesDec 30

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Stephen F. Austin	28-6	-	20-2
McNeese	28-6	1	19-3
UT Rio Grande Valley	19-14	6	14-8
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi	18-15	7	13-9
LSU New Orleans	15-18	8	12-10
Nicholls	14-19	8	12-10
Houston Christian	12-20	12	8-14
Northwestern State	10-22	12	8-14
Incarnate Word	12-19	13	7-15
Lamar	12-19	13	7-15
East Texas A&M	11-21	14	6-16
SE Louisiana	9-22	14	6-16

Box score

Stat	Houston Christian Huskies	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Field goals	20-60	24-55
Field goal %	33	44
Three-pointers	7-25	9-24
Three-point %	28	38
Free throws	10-13	17-18
Free throw %	77	94
Rebounds	29	44
Offensive rebounds	12	15
Defensive rebounds	17	29
Assists	15	22
Steals	7	3
Blocks	8	5
Turnovers	7	14
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	11
Fast-break points	9	2
Points in the paint	22	28
Fouls	15	14
Largest lead	0	23
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

1st Half23-43Kylin Green makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ryan Bartley assists)
1st Half23-44Julien Gomez makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half23-45Julien Gomez makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half25-45Kylin Green makes layup (D'Aundre Samuels assists)
1st Half27-45Demari Williams makes driving layup (Kylin Green assists)
1st Half28-45Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half28-47Filip Brankovic makes layup (Jaylen Washington assists)
2nd Half30-47Demarco Bethea makes layup (Kylin Green assists)
2nd Half30-49Koree Cotton makes layup (Marvin McGhee III assists)
2nd Half32-49Demarco Bethea makes layup (Trent Johnson assists)
2nd Half33-49Demari Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-49Demari Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-49D'Aundre Samuels makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half37-50Jaylen Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-51Jaylen Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-53Jaylen Washington makes driving layup (Kwo Agwa assists)
2nd Half38-53Demarco Bethea makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-53Demari Williams makes layup
2nd Half43-53Ryan Bartley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Demari Williams assists)
2nd Half43-55Filip Brankovic makes 6-foot hook shot (Koree Cotton assists)
2nd Half46-55Demari Williams makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half46-56Marvin McGhee III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-57Marvin McGhee III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-58Filip Brankovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-59Filip Brankovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-61Marvin McGhee III makes driving layup (Always Wright assists)
2nd Half46-62Marvin McGhee III makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-62Demari Williams makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half51-62Trent Johnson makes 29-foot three point jumper (Kylin Green assists)
2nd Half51-65Zae Blake makes 22-foot three point jumper (Koree Cotton assists)
2nd Half51-68Koree Cotton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kwo Agwa assists)
2nd Half51-69Jaylen Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-70Jaylen Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-70D'Aundre Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-70D'Aundre Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-71Filip Brankovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-72Filip Brankovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-72D'Aundre Samuels makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Demari Williams assists)
2nd Half55-74Kwo Agwa makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half57-74Demari Williams makes 2-foot dunk (Mambourou Mara assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, below favours Houston Christian Huskies.