NCAAB · Final

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Tops UT Rio Grande Valley 63-59

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:30 PM ET · UTRGV Fieldhouse

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 63, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders beat UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 63-59 at UTRGV Fieldhouse on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders defeated the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 63-59 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. This victory marks a significant moment for the Islanders, who have now improved their record to 8-7, while the Vaqueros fall to 5-10 on the season.

The game was characterized by tight scoring and fluctuating momentum. The Islanders, who entered the game with a 7-7 record, had recently been performing well, boasting a 5-5 record over their last ten games, including a win in their most recent outing against LSU New Orleans Privateers on December 31, where they won 83-69. In contrast, the Vaqueros had struggled, losing their last two games against Nicholls Colonels and LSU New Orleans Privateers, with scores of 69-71 and 69-85 respectively. Over their last ten games, the Vaqueros recorded a 4-6 record, with an average of 75.3 points scored and 67.4 points allowed.

The Islanders showcased a strong away performance, having a record of 1-4 in away games prior to this matchup, while the Vaqueros held a 3-3 record at home. The Islanders' recent form included an impressive average of 77.6 points scored and 67.9 points allowed in their last ten games. The Vaqueros, on the other hand, averaged 76.0 points scored and 67.4 points allowed in their last five games, indicating their potential for offensive output.

The game featured several key scoring plays that shifted the momentum. In the second half, Jaylen Washington made crucial shots, including an 11-foot floating jump shot that brought the Islanders ahead 57-54. Sheldon Williams followed up with a layup, extending the lead to 59-54. The Islanders maintained their advantage, with Leo Torbor contributing by making two free throws, bringing the score to 60-54. Despite a late push from the Vaqueros, who narrowed the gap with a couple of scoring plays, they could not overcome the deficit.

In terms of head-to-head performance, the Islanders and Vaqueros had met twice before in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning one game. The Islanders had previously defeated the Vaqueros 79-74 in their earlier meeting on January 11, 2025, while the Vaqueros secured a win in their home game on February 1, 2025, with a score of 83-73.

The betting market prior to the game, as provided by DraftKings, favored the Vaqueros with a spread of -2.5, indicating a belief that they would win by at least that margin. The total points line was set at 137.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. The moneyline odds were -148 for the Vaqueros and +124 for the Islanders, highlighting the Vaqueros as the favorites.

The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no significant weather factors affecting play. The atmosphere at UTRGV Fieldhouse was charged, with fans supporting their home team, but ultimately, the Islanders managed to silence the crowd with their performance.

As the game concluded, the Vaqueros' home win probability was calculated at 0.0, underscoring the Islanders' successful execution in a challenging environment. The Islanders' ability to capitalize on key moments and maintain composure in the final minutes proved decisive in securing their victory.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	RGV -2.5	137.5 o -108 / u -112	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +124 · UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros -148

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Leaders

PointsJaylen Washington15UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
AssistsJaylen Washington7UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
ReboundsMarvin McGhee III8UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
PointsSheldon Williams11Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
AssistsD'Avian Houston4Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
ReboundsCenker Evran8Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Recent form

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Last 10: 4-6Streak L275.3 scored · 67.4 allowed per game3-3 at home

L69-71vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 31
L69-85vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 30
W109-51vs College of Biblical Studies AmbassadorsDec 20
W83-72at Lamar CardinalsDec 17
L50-58vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 12
W63-50vs Austin Peay GovernorsDec 7
L60-73at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 4
L73-87at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 25
L67-74at Missouri State BearsNov 22
W110-53vs Southwestern Adventist KnightsNov 18

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders

Last 10: 5-5Streak W177.6 scored · 67.9 allowed per game1-4 away

W83-69vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 31
L71-76vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 30
W93-36vs Southwestern Adventist KnightsDec 21
L60-69at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 18
W108-55vs Dallas Christian CrusadersDec 13
W57-49at Lamar CardinalsDec 7
L67-88at Xavier MusketeersNov 28
W122-75vs Howard Payne Yellow JacketsNov 22
L69-85at Oklahoma State CowboysNov 16
L46-77at Kansas JayhawksNov 12

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	Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Field goals	22-51	20-51
Field goal %	43	39
Three-pointers	4-10	2-19
Three-point %	40	11
Free throws	15-24	17-22
Free throw %	63	77
Rebounds	38	30
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	26	21
Assists	15	11
Steals	5	7
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	12	11
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	8	7
Fast-break points	10	4
Points in the paint	30	32
Fouls	20	21
Largest lead	7	4
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	59	27

How the scoring went

2nd Half30-32Filip Brankovic makes layup (Jaylen Washington assists)
2nd Half33-32Sheldon Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cenker Evran assists)
2nd Half35-32Mason Gibson makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half36-32Cenker Evran makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-33Jaylen Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-33Franck Yetna makes layup (Jaden Haire assists)
2nd Half38-34Koree Cotton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-35Koree Cotton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-35Kam Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-35Kam Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-36Marshal Destremau makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-37Marshal Destremau makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-37Nick Shogbonyo makes driving layup
2nd Half44-37Sheldon Williams makes layup (Leo Torbor assists)
2nd Half44-40Jalen Ricks makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Washington assists)
2nd Half46-40Leo Torbor makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half46-41Jaylen Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-42Jaylen Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-42Jaden Haire makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-42Jaden Haire makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-44Filip Brankovic makes layup (Jaylen Washington assists)
2nd Half50-44Franck Yetna makes layup (D'Avian Houston assists)
2nd Half50-46Filip Brankovic makes driving layup (Marvin McGhee III assists)
2nd Half52-46Franck Yetna makes driving layup (D'Avian Houston assists)
2nd Half52-48Filip Brankovic makes layup (Jaylen Washington assists)
2nd Half53-48Jaden Haire makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-49Koree Cotton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-50Koree Cotton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-50D'Avian Houston makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-50Leo Torbor makes driving layup
2nd Half56-52Marshal Destremau makes 6-foot hook shot (Koree Cotton assists)
2nd Half57-52Mason Gibson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-54Jaylen Washington makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half59-54Sheldon Williams makes layup (Kam Parker assists)
2nd Half60-54Leo Torbor makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-56Jaylen Washington makes layup (Koree Cotton assists)
2nd Half60-57Julien Gomez makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-59Jaylen Washington makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half61-59Mason Gibson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-59Mason Gibson makes 3-foot dunk (Franck Yetna assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, below favours Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders.