The Vaqueros defeated the Seattle University RedHawks 59-44 in a home game tonight in the UTRGV Fieldhouse, improving their record to 15-12 overall and 7-4 in conference.
UTRGV started off quickly with a 3-pointer by junior guard Jordan Jackson. Senior forward Terry Winn III made a layup, leading the Vaqueros 5-3.
During the first seven minutes, the Vaqueros took a 13-5 lead and held the RedHawks to two shot attempts and forced eight turnovers.
At the end of the first half, junior forward Lesley Varner II made a couple of layups and sophomore guard Greg Bowie II made a jumper to push UTRGV’s lead 21-15.
In the second half with 4:47 at the mark, the Vaqueros made a 14-5 run, increasing their lead and finishing the game 59-44. It’s the first time the Vaqueros take a win against the RedHawks in a season.
Head Coach Lew Hill discussed tonight’s victory.
“The ball line is winning, and we did enough to win tonight,” Hill said. “So excited about the win, and I told my guys we’ll always [be] excited about [the] win.”
The next match for the Vaqueros will be at 7 p.m. Saturday against Utah Valley University in the UTRGV Fieldhouse on the Edinburg campus.
Seattle University sophomore guard Aaron Nettles tries to block UTRGV sophomore point guard Javon Levi’s attempt to score two points during tonight’s game in the UTRGV Fieldhouse on the Edinburg campus. The Vaqueros took the victory over the Redhawks 59-44.
