Lamar Cardinals 65, UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 70
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-16 · Winner: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated Lamar Cardinals 70–65 on 2026-02-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 14:14 swung win probability 75% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Lamar Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Cardinals | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | 32 | 38 | 70 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 14:14 swung win probability 75% → 42%.
Why Lamar Cardinals lost
- Lost the turnover battle 7-2.
- Outscored 17-7 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Cardinals | 9–0 | H1 14:14 | 75% → 42% |