NCAAB · Final

Vaqueros Dominate Thunderbirds in 95-72 Victory

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · America First Events Center

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 95, Southern Utah Thunderbirds 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 Southern Utah Thunderbirds?

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros beat Southern Utah Thunderbirds 95-72 at America First Events Center on November 8, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros triumphed over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds with a final score of 95-72. This game, held at the America First Events Center, showcased the Vaqueros' offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Thunderbirds significantly.

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds entered this game struggling, having lost their last four games and holding a record of 0-2 for the season. Their recent form has been concerning, with an overall record of 3-7 in their last ten games, averaging 64.2 points scored per game while allowing 75.0 points. At home, their record stood at 1-4, and they averaged 61.8 points scored in their last five games, with an alarming average of 78.0 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Vaqueros came into this game with a record of 1-1 for the season and 3-7 over their last ten games. They have averaged 73.7 points scored and 79.5 points allowed in that span. While their away record was a dismal 0-6, they demonstrated resilience with a home record of 3-1, and their recent form showed some promise with an average of 79.0 points scored in their last five games despite allowing 88.6 points.

In terms of their previous meeting, the Thunderbirds and Vaqueros faced off earlier in the season on December 19, 2024, where the Thunderbirds lost 73-78. This history added a layer of intrigue to their latest encounter, as the Thunderbirds sought to turn the tide against a familiar opponent.

Injury concerns were not detailed in the block, leaving both teams to field their rosters without reported absences. The market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with the home team having a win probability of 0.0, indicating a strong expectation of a Vaqueros victory according to the betting lines.

The conditions during the game were not specified, but the performance from both sides highlighted key moments. The Vaqueros took control in the second half with a series of scoring plays that showcased their offensive depth. Notably, Koree Cotton's three-point jumper and Jaiden Feroah's layup contributed to a commanding lead that the Thunderbirds could not overcome. The final scoring surge included a dunk from Dane Christensen and a late three-pointer from Langston Binns, sealing the victory.

Viewers should have noted the offensive execution from the Vaqueros, particularly in the second half, as they capitalized on defensive lapses from the Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds struggled to maintain pace, ultimately falling short as the Vaqueros established dominance on the court.

Leaders

PointsJaiden Feroah24Southern Utah Thunderbirds
AssistsElijah Duval4Southern Utah Thunderbirds
ReboundsJaiden Feroah10Southern Utah Thunderbirds
PointsMarvin McGhee III30UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
AssistsKoree Cotton6UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
ReboundsMarvin McGhee III10UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Recent form

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

Last 10: 3-7Streak L464.2 scored · 75 allowed per game1-4 at home

L64-81at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 5
L65-72vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 11
L39-62vs Seattle U RedhawksMar 7
L59-100at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 1
W82-75at Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 28
L59-75at Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 21
L68-70vs Utah Valley WolverinesFeb 16
W76-74vs Utah Tech TrailblazersFeb 14
L70-84vs Abilene Christian WildcatsFeb 9
W60-57at California Baptist LancersFeb 7

UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Last 10: 3-7Streak L173.7 scored · 79.5 allowed per game0-6 away

L81-96at Baylor BearsNov 4
W77-76vs SE Louisiana LionsMar 4
W88-78vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersMar 1
L65-100at McNeese CowboysFeb 25
L84-93at Nicholls ColonelsFeb 22
L60-66vs Incarnate Word CardinalsFeb 18
W76-52vs Houston Christian HuskiesFeb 15
L75-85at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksFeb 11
L68-70at Lamar CardinalsFeb 9
L63-79at Northwestern State DemonsFeb 4

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
Portland State	20-11	-	13-5
Montana State	18-14	1	12-6
Eastern Washington	14-19	2	11-7
Northern Colorado	20-12	3	10-8
Montana	18-16	3	10-8
Weber State	16-16	3	10-8
Idaho	21-15	4	9-9
Sacramento State	10-21	8	6-12
Idaho State	13-20	8	5-13
Northern Arizona	10-22	9	4-14

Box score

Stat	UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros	Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Field goals	38-76	26-65
Field goal %	50	40
Three-pointers	16-28	8-26
Three-point %	57	31
Free throws	3-5	12-19
Free throw %	60	63
Rebounds	48	34
Offensive rebounds	17	12
Defensive rebounds	31	22
Assists	20	14
Steals	5	3
Blocks	4	10
Turnovers	12	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	9
Fast-break points	12	8
Points in the paint	40	36
Fouls	17	9
Largest lead	28	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-37Jaiden Feroah made Jumper.
2nd Half54-37Jaylen Washington made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zae Blake.
2nd Half54-39Zach Bell made Layup.
2nd Half54-40Zach Bell made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-40Dane Christensen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaylen Washington.
2nd Half57-42Jaiden Feroah made Layup. Assisted by Tanner Hayhurst.
2nd Half57-43Cale Barclay made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-44Cale Barclay made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-47Jaiden Feroah made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bell.
2nd Half59-47Zae Blake made Layup.
2nd Half59-50Dylan Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zach Bell.
2nd Half61-50Always Wright made Layup.
2nd Half63-50Filip Brankovic made Layup.
2nd Half63-51Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-52Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-53Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-54Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-54Marvin McGhee III made Layup. Assisted by Koree Cotton.
2nd Half68-54Koree Cotton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Filip Brankovic.
2nd Half68-56Isaiah Cottrell made Dunk. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
2nd Half70-56Kye Dickson made Layup.
2nd Half71-56Kye Dickson made Free Throw.
2nd Half71-58Elijah Duval made Layup.
2nd Half73-58Filip Brankovic made Layup. Assisted by Koree Cotton.
2nd Half75-58Marvin McGhee III made Layup. Assisted by Koree Cotton.
2nd Half75-59Elijah Duval made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-59Dane Christensen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Always Wright.
2nd Half78-61Cale Barclay made Layup.
2nd Half80-61Kwo Agwa made Dunk. Assisted by Koree Cotton.
2nd Half82-61Kwo Agwa made Layup. Assisted by Always Wright.
2nd Half82-64Elijah Duval made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half85-64Marvin McGhee III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Koree Cotton.
2nd Half88-64Koree Cotton made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half88-66Jaiden Feroah made Layup. Assisted by Elijah Duval.
2nd Half88-67Jaiden Feroah made Free Throw.
2nd Half91-67Dane Christensen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Filip Brankovic.
2nd Half93-67Marvin McGhee III made Layup.
2nd Half95-67Dane Christensen made Dunk.
2nd Half95-70Langston Binns made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brayden Johnson.
2nd Half95-72Cale Barclay made Layup.

Win probability

Above the line favours Southern Utah Thunderbirds, below favours UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.