- Matchup: Houston Christian Huskies vs UTRGV Vaqueros
- Scheduled Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Venue: UTRGV Fieldhouse, Edinburg, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Houston Christian Huskies (8-13) are gearing up for their game at UTRGV Fieldhouse on Monday, aiming to secure a victory against the UTRGV Vaqueros (10-11).
In their most recent match, the Houston Christian Huskies triumphed over Incarnate Word with a score of 81-75. The Huskies committed 19 personal fouls, whereas Incarnate Word accumulated 26. From beyond the arc, Houston connected on 10 of 24 tries. Incarnate Word managed to shoot 59.1% from the charity stripe, hitting 13 of 22 attempts. They grabbed a total of 30 rebounds (13 offensive and 17 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. Incarnate Word also delivered 10 assists and made 8 steals. Defensively, the Huskies allowed their opponents to shoot 44.8% from the field, converting on 26 of 58 attempts, while tallying 16 assists and forcing 20 turnovers with 10 steals. On the boards, Houston secured 30 rebounds, including 10 offensive. The Huskies excelled at the free-throw line, converting 29 of 37 shots for a percentage of 78.4%. They ended the game with a 44.4% shooting efficiency, making 24 of 54 attempts and 4 of 12 from three-point range.
Demari Williams had a standout performance in this game, shooting 62.5% from the field, contributing 2 assists and 6 rebounds in his 29 minutes on the court, and finishing with 24 points on 5 of 8 shooting.
The Huskies come into this matchup with an overall record of 8-13 for the season. They have an average of 69.4 points per game (ranking 323rd in Division 1) and shoot 45.3% from the field. Houston has been hitting 32.9% from beyond the arc (137 of 417) and 68.2% from the free-throw line. As a team, they grab an average of 32.3 rebounds per contest and have a total of 310 assists on the year, ranking 156th in college basketball. They also turn the ball over 13.0 times per game and commit 14.9 personal fouls per night.
Defensively, the Huskies force an average of 11.8 turnovers per game while drawing 15.9 fouls. They rank 254th in terms of assists allowed, surrendering 304 assists throughout the season. Houston’s defense allows opponents to shoot 48.0% from the field (572 of 1,191) and allows an average of 32.6 rebounds per game. They are conceding 36.5% shooting from three-point land and are positioned 205th in points allowed per game (74.5).
In their last contest, the UTRGV Vaqueros claimed victory with a final score of 64-55 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. They pulled down 25 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 35. The Vaqueros turned the ball over 13 times while registering 6 steals. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi committed 24 fouls during the game, giving UTRGV 25 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 18 for a rate of 72.0%. The Vaqueros shot 6 of 25 from three-point range (24.0%). At the end of the game, UTRGV recorded 20 field goals on 49 attempts, achieving 40.8%. They held Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to just 27.7% shooting (13 of 47) and allowed them to convert 3 out of 13 tries from beyond the arc (23.1%). UTRGV shot 26 of 41 from the free-throw line (63.4%) and limited Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to 30 total rebounds (11 offensive).
Julien Gomez was a key contributor for the Vaqueros, knocking down 7 of 13 attempts for a shooting percentage of 53.8%, alongside 7 rebounds. He ended the game with 19 points in his 38 minutes of play and contributed 1 assist.
UTRGV holds a record of 10-11 this season. Offensively, the Vaqueros are shooting at a 46.1% rate from the field, placing them 137th nationwide. They have accumulated a total of 1,544 points this season, averaging 73.5 points per game, while also securing 34.9 rebounds per game. The team records approximately 16.5 assists per game (56th in Division 1) and averages 12.0 turnovers each game. The Vaqueros commit 17.8 fouls per contest, shooting 72.6% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, the Vaqueros rank 60th in Division 1 for points per game allowed, with an average of 68.8. They force 11.9 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 40.9% from the field (47th nationally). UTRGV’s defense permits 31.1% shooting on three-point attempts (152 of 488), and opponents convert 71.3% of their free-throw attempts. They concede an average of 14.1 assists and 34.7 rebounds per game, placing them 246th and 191st, respectively, in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Houston Christian
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