Vaqueros Dominate Privateers in Convincing Win
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Lakefront Arena
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 95, LSU New Orleans Privateers 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs LSU New Orleans Privateers?
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros beat LSU New Orleans Privateers 95-76 at Lakefront Arena on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs LSU New Orleans Privateers?
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the LSU New Orleans Privateers with a final score of 95-76. This victory marks the sixth consecutive win for the Vaqueros, who have shown remarkable form in recent games. With an overall record of 13-11, the Vaqueros have been particularly strong, winning seven of their last ten games, averaging 73.0 points scored while allowing 66.8 points per game during that stretch. In contrast, the Privateers, now at 10-14, have also performed well recently, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 78.7 points scored and 76.6 points allowed.
The game took place at the Lakefront Arena, where the Privateers have a home record of 3-2 in their last five games. However, the Vaqueros have proven to be a strong away team, holding a 3-2 record in their last five away games. The odds from DraftKings favored the Vaqueros, who were listed at -1.5 on the spread, indicating a close contest was anticipated. The total points over/under was set at 151.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.
In terms of previous meetings, this game continued a competitive series between the two teams, with the Vaqueros leading the all-time series 2-1. In their last encounter on December 30, 2025, the Vaqueros secured a convincing 85-69 victory over the Privateers, further establishing their dominance. The Privateers had previously lost to the Vaqueros 78-88 on March 1, 2025, and 64-76 on January 4, 2025.
Injuries did not significantly impact either team for this matchup, allowing both sides to field their strongest lineups. The conditions for play were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather conditions affecting the game.
Throughout the game, the Vaqueros showcased their offensive prowess, highlighted by key plays such as Jamal Chretien II's three-point jumper and Mathok Majok's contributions from the free-throw line. The Privateers fought hard but struggled to keep pace with the Vaqueros' scoring, particularly in the second half, where the Vaqueros extended their lead decisively.
As the game concluded, the Privateers' chances of winning were effectively extinguished, with the home win probability sitting at 0.0%. The Vaqueros' strong performance not only solidified their winning streak but also demonstrated their capability to compete at a high level as they approach the latter part of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | RGV -1.5 | 151.5 o -105 / u -115 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros -120 · LSU New Orleans Privateers +100 |
Leaders
- PointsJakevion Buckley25LSU New Orleans Privateers
- AssistsJakevion Buckley4LSU New Orleans Privateers
- ReboundsJakevion Buckley7LSU New Orleans Privateers
- PointsFilip Brankovic24UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
- AssistsJaylen Washington5UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
- ReboundsMarvin McGhee III7UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Recent form
LSU New Orleans Privateers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W378.7 scored · 76.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W94-85at East Texas A&M LionsFeb 3
- W75-64vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 31
- W80-62at Nicholls ColonelsJan 27
- L63-82at McNeese CowboysJan 24
- W89-76vs Lamar CardinalsJan 20
- L79-84vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 17
- W79-76at SE Louisiana LionsJan 13
- L77-90vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 10
- W83-73vs East Texas A&M LionsJan 6
- L68-74at Northwestern State DemonsJan 3
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Last 10: 7-3Streak W673 scored · 66.8 allowed per game3-2 away
- W74-57vs Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 3
- 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
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 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | LSU New Orleans Privateers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-62 | 25-57 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 13-31 | 4-18 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 22 |
| Free throws | 24-28 | 22-29 |
| Free throw % | 86 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 19 |
| Assists | 21 | 13 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 34 |
| Fouls | 23 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 31 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 98 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half73-43Marvin McGhee III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Washington assists)
- 2nd Half73-46Jakevion Buckley makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half73-48TJ Cope makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-49Kedrick Osby makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-50Kedrick Osby makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-50Koree Cotton makes layup
- 2nd Half76-50Koree Cotton makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-51TJ Cope makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-52TJ Cope makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-53Kedrick Osby makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-53Marvin McGhee III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-53Marvin McGhee III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half80-53Filip Brankovic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half81-53Koree Cotton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-53Koree Cotton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-53Jaylen Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half84-54Coleton Benson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-55Coleton Benson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-56Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-57Jakevion Buckley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-57Filip Brankovic makes 22-foot three point jumper (Koree Cotton assists)
- 2nd Half87-59Churchill Abass makes 2-foot dunk (TJ Cope assists)
- 2nd Half89-59Filip Brankovic makes layup (Jaylen Washington assists)
- 2nd Half89-61Coleton Benson makes layup
- 2nd Half89-62Coleton Benson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half90-62Filip Brankovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-62Filip Brankovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-64Hercy Miller makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half91-65Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-66Enzo Boudouma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half92-66Marshal Destremau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-66Marshal Destremau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-69Jamal Chretien II makes 22-foot three point jumper (Grant Kemp assists)
- 2nd Half93-70Mathok Majok makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half93-71Panagiotis Pagonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half94-71Always Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half95-71Always Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half95-72Mathok Majok makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half95-74Hercy Miller makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half95-76Mathok Majok makes 0-foot tip in layup
Win probability
Above the line favours LSU New Orleans Privateers, below favours UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
Venue
- Lakefront ArenaNew Orleans, LA
- Attendance401
- OfficialsBrent Dugas, Kevin Montz, Mikalen Roussell
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