UT Rio Grande Valley Defeats Nicholls Colonels 92-72
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · David R. Stopher Gymnasium
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 92, Nicholls Colonels 72, 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 Nicholls Colonels?
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros beat Nicholls Colonels 92-72 at David R. Stopher Gymnasium on February 9, 2026.
Who was favored in UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs Nicholls Colonels?
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -155 (about 61% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros triumphed over the Nicholls Colonels with a final score of 92-72. This victory extends the Vaqueros' impressive winning streak to eight games, showcasing their strong performance as they continue to build momentum in the NCAAB season. The Colonels, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their last game and now holding a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings.
The Vaqueros entered the game with a solid away record of 4-2 and an overall record of 14-11. Their recent form has been particularly noteworthy, averaging 76.6 points per game while allowing 68.1 points. In their last five games, they have averaged 81.4 points, clearly demonstrating their offensive prowess. In contrast, the Colonels have faced difficulties, with a home record of 1-4 and an overall record of 10-15. They have been averaging 66.4 points in their last five games, while allowing 71.2 points, indicating their struggles on both ends of the court.
Historically, the Vaqueros have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with the Colonels, winning all three encounters this season and last. The most recent matchup on December 31, 2025, saw the Vaqueros edge out the Colonels with a close score of 71-69. Their previous meetings in the 2025 season also resulted in victories for the Vaqueros, with scores of 93-84 and 82-75.
In terms of player performances, Trae English was a standout for the Vaqueros, contributing significantly to the scoreline with key shots, including a 25-foot three-pointer and an 11-foot floating jump shot during the second half. His scoring ability was instrumental in maintaining the Vaqueros' lead as they pulled away in the latter stages of the game. The Colonels, despite their efforts, could not keep pace with the Vaqueros' scoring, particularly in the second half.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Vaqueros favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds reflected the Vaqueros' strong form and recent success against the Colonels. The home moneyline for Nicholls was listed at +130, while the away moneyline for UT Rio Grande Valley was at -155, indicating a clear expectation of a Vaqueros victory.
The game conditions were typical for a mid-season college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to solidify their standings as the season progresses. Fans in attendance witnessed a competitive atmosphere, but ultimately, the Vaqueros' consistent scoring and defensive efforts proved too much for the Colonels.
Overall, this game highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams as the Vaqueros continue their push for a strong finish to the season, while the Colonels will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | RGV -3.5 | 147.5 o -115 / u -105 | UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros -155 · Nicholls Colonels +130 |
Leaders
- PointsTrae English20Nicholls Colonels
- AssistsSincere Malone4Nicholls Colonels
- ReboundsJalik Dunkley7Nicholls Colonels
- PointsJaylen Washington26UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
- AssistsJaylen Washington6UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
- ReboundsKoree Cotton7UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Recent form
Nicholls Colonels
Last 10: 4-6Streak L170.6 scored · 76.8 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L76-83vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersFeb 7
- W61-58at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 3
- W72-68at East Texas A&M LionsJan 31
- L62-80vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 27
- L61-67at SE Louisiana LionsJan 24
- L62-79vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 20
- L80-90vs Lamar CardinalsJan 17
- L68-94at McNeese CowboysJan 13
- W90-77at LSU New Orleans PrivateersJan 10
- W74-72vs Northwestern State DemonsJan 6
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Last 10: 8-2Streak W776.6 scored · 68.1 allowed per game4-2 away
- W95-76at LSU New Orleans PrivateersFeb 7
- 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
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 | Nicholls Colonels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-52 | 26-59 |
| Field goal % | 63 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 9-21 | 8-28 |
| Three-point % | 43 | 29 |
| Free throws | 17-20 | 12-22 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 55 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 19 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 11 |
| Assists | 15 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 26 | 2 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 98 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half55-36Zee Hamoda makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half57-36Filip Brankovic makes layup
- 2nd Half57-38Sincere Malone makes layup (Jalik Dunkley assists)
- 2nd Half57-41Zee Hamoda makes 25-foot three point jumper (Sincere Malone assists)
- 2nd Half58-41Filip Brankovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-41Filip Brankovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-43Zee Hamoda makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half61-43Jaylen Washington makes layup
- 2nd Half61-45Grant Sanders makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-45Marvin McGhee III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Washington assists)
- 2nd Half66-45Filip Brankovic makes layup
- 2nd Half66-46Zee Hamoda makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-48Trae English makes layup
- 2nd Half68-48Jaylen Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-50Sincere Malone makes driving layup (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half68-53Trae English makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalik Dunkley assists)
- 2nd Half70-53Kwo Agwa makes 1-foot dunk (Jaylen Washington assists)
- 2nd Half72-53Julien Gomez makes layup
- 2nd Half74-53Jaylen Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-55Christian Winborne makes 1-foot dunk (Grant Sanders assists)
- 2nd Half76-55Jaylen Washington makes driving layup
- 2nd Half78-55Jaylen Washington makes 13-foot jumper (Julien Gomez assists)
- 2nd Half78-57Trae English makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-57Filip Brankovic makes layup
- 2nd Half81-57Koree Cotton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-57Koree Cotton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-60Nick Krass makes 24-foot three point jumper (Trae English assists)
- 2nd Half84-60Marvin McGhee III makes layup (Filip Brankovic assists)
- 2nd Half85-60Filip Brankovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-60Filip Brankovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-62Trae English makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half88-62Marvin McGhee III makes driving layup
- 2nd Half88-65Trae English makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half88-67Trae English makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half88-70Trae English makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half88-71Nick Krass makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-72Nick Krass makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half89-72Jaylen Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-72Jaylen Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half92-72Jaylen Washington makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Nicholls Colonels, below favours UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
Venue
- David R. Stopher GymnasiumThibodaux, LA
- Attendance521
- OfficialsVladimir Voyard-Tadal, Rob Rorke, Stephen Orkus Jr
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