UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 68, McNeese Cowboys 75
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-23 · Winner: McNeese Cowboys
McNeese Cowboys defeated UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 75–68 on 2026-02-23 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:00 swung win probability 68% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | 22 | 46 | 68 |
| McNeese Cowboys | 34 | 41 | 75 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 0:00 swung win probability 68% → 96%.
Why UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros lost
- Lost H1 22-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 0:00 (win probability 68% → 96% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-10.
- Outscored 21-10 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 10–0 | H1 0:00 | 68% → 96% |