- Matchup: Nicholls Colonels vs UTRGV Vaqueros
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Venue: UTRGV Fieldhouse, Edinburg, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Wednesday, the Nicholls Colonels (3-8) will be competing on the road at UTRGV Fieldhouse against the UTRGV Vaqueros (5-6).
The Nicholls Colonels faced off against Pacific in their last game, suffering a defeat with a score of 95-82. The Colonels committed 33 fouls compared to 24 by Pacific. They managed to hit 4 out of 9 attempts from three-point range. Pacific showcased a strong free throw performance, converting 29 of 36 attempts for an impressive 80.6%. In rebounds, Pacific totaled 31 (6 offensive and 25 defensive) and did not record any blocks. The Colonels had 14 assists, forcing 18 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, Nicholls State allowed opponents to shoot 68.9% from the field, giving up 31 out of 45 shots. They managed 18 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive, and converted only 12 of 23 free throw attempts, totaling a rate of 52.2%. Nicholls State concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 55.6% (30 of 54) and completed 10 out of 24 three-point shots.
Key player Jaylen Searles made a significant impact, scoring 21 points with 8 of 15 shooting. Over 31 minutes on the court, he also collected 3 rebounds and provided 6 assists, hitting 53.3% from the field.
Nicholls State enters this matchup with a 3-8 record for the season. They surrender possession approximately 11.4 times per game and commit an average of 19.5 fouls. The Colonels average 32.0 rebounds per game, accumulating a total of 148 assists this season, ranking them 333rd nationally in assists. They are making 34.0% of their three-point attempts (99 of 291) and 64.7% from the free throw line. Currently, they average 75.5 points per game, placing them 237th in college basketball, while maintaining a shooting percentage of 43.8% overall.
Defensively, the Colonels pressure their opponents, causing an average of 15.7 turnovers per game while drawing 16.6 fouls. They rank 182nd nationally in assists allowed, having conceded 168 this year. Opponents have shot 48.9% against them (292 of 597) and they give up an average of 36.5 rebounds per game, placing them 288th in terms of opponent points allowed per game (77.9), while yielding a 36.6% success rate on three-pointers.
The UTRGV Vaqueros, in their previous game, achieved a decisive victory with a score of 109-51 over the College Of Biblical Studies. On the rebounding front, the Vaqueros allowed 19 rebounds to College Of Biblical Studies (5 offensive). They shot 21.4% from beyond the arc, sinking 6 of 28 attempts, and hit 13 out of 16 free throws (81.3%). Defensively, the Vaqueros limited College Of Biblical Studies to a mere 27.6% shooting, allowing 16 of 58 shots. Overall, the Vaqueros had a successful shooting night, making 40 out of 70 attempts (57.1%), including 14 of 33 three-point shots (42.4%). They sank 15 of 22 free throws for a rate of 68.2% and limited their opponent to 18 fouls, getting to the line 22 times. The Vaqueros had 31 defensive and 15 offensive rebounds, totaling 46 for the match.
Marvin McGhee III played a crucial role, scoring 15 points in 14 minutes and contributed 1 assist. He had a shooting percentage of 62.5% by making 5 of 8 shots and grabbed 3 rebounds.
This season, UT Rio Grande is 5-6. In terms of offensive effectiveness, the Vaqueros are hitting 46.9% of their field goals, ranking 126th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 856 points, averaging 77.8 points per contest, and secure 37.0 rebounds each game. Averaging 16.4 assists per game (95th in the nation) and turning the ball over 11.1 times, the Vaqueros also commit 18.0 fouls per game while shooting 70.4% from the free throw line.
On defense, the Vaqueros allow a 30.6% success rate on three-pointers (86 of 281) and opponents make 70.9% of their free throw attempts. They give up 14.1 assists and, on average, concede 35.1 rebounds a game, with rankings of 239th and 214th, respectively, in college basketball. The Vaqueros have allowed 70.1 points per game, placing them at 104th nationally and are causing 11.8 turnovers per game while permitting opponents to shoot 40.7% from the field, putting them 71st in Division 1.
Who will secure the victory in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on UT Rio Grande and the under for total points
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