- Matchup: Northwestern State Demons vs. UTRGV Vaqueros
- Event Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Venue: UTRGV Fieldhouse, Edinburg, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Northwestern State Demons (10-19) are set to face off against the UTRGV Vaqueros (16-13) at UTRGV Fieldhouse this coming Monday.
In their previous matchup, the Northwestern State Demons triumphed over Incarnate Word with a final score of 54-49. The Demons recorded a shooting percentage of 36.7% (18 of 49) while making 4 of 14 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, they did well, converting 14 of 19 for a 73.7% success rate. In terms of rebounding, they secured 29 boards, including 4 on the offensive end. Additionally, they contributed 7 assists and forced the opposition into 9 turnovers while claiming 2 steals. Defensively, Northwestern State held the other team to 33.3% shooting, allowing them to make just 17 of 51 attempts. Incarnate Word managed 8 assists and collected 7 steals throughout the game. They pulled down 32 rebounds (6 offensive and 26 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Incarnate Word’s free throw shooting was at 66.7%, with 10 of 15 attempts finding the target. From the three-point line, they hit 5 of 19 shots. In terms of fouls, the Demons committed 15 compared to Incarnate Word’s 16.
Micah Thomas was a key player in this game, posting a shooting percentage of 41.2% but finishing without any assists. He played for 38 minutes, pulled down 6 rebounds, and scored 18 points on 7 of 17 shooting.
The Demons come into this matchup with a season record of 10-19, averaging 69.6 points per game, placing them 318th in Division 1. They are hitting 44.2% of their shots from the field and converting 33.0% of their three-point attempts (175 of 530), alongside a free throw percentage of 74.6%. As a collective, Northwestern State is averaging 31.2 rebounds and has dished out a total of 350 assists this season, ranking 305th nationally. They average 11.6 turnovers and commit 16.9 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Demons force an average of 11.6 turnovers and commit 18.8 fouls. They currently rank 172nd nationally in assists allowed with 381. Their defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.8% (739 of 1,612) and averaged 34.6 rebounds allowed per game. They concede 35.5% on three-point attempts and are ranked 149th in points allowed per game, giving up 72.8 points on average.
In their last outing, UTRGV Vaqueros faced a defeat against McNeese State, finishing with a score of 75-68. The Vaqueros secured 24 defensive rebounds alongside 4 offensive boards, totaling 28. They turned the ball over 16 times but managed to secure 6 steals throughout the game. McNeese State committed 15 fouls, allowing UTRGV to shoot 17 free throw attempts, of which they made 10 for a percentage of 58.8%. From beyond the arc, UTRGV converted 8 out of 27 attempts (29.6%). At the end of the game, the Vaqueros shot 50.0%, making 25 of 50 field goals. They allowed McNeese State to hit 25 of their 58 attempts, which equated to 43.1%. UTRGV struggled from distance, hitting only 4 of 18 shots for a rate of 22.2% and completed 21 of 29 free throw attempts (72.4%). On the boards, they allowed McNeese State to gather a total of 32 rebounds (11 of which were offensive).
Filip Brankovic was notable for the Vaqueros, scoring 15 points and providing 1 assist in 29 minutes. He achieved a field goal percentage of 63.6%, making 7 of 11 shots, while also contributing 3 rebounds.
This season, UTRGV holds a record of 16-13. Offensively, the Vaqueros have a shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field, ranking them 67th in Division 1. They have scored a total of 2,202 points so far, averaging 75.9 points per game, along with securing 34.8 rebounds per game. They average 16.7 assists (ranking 42nd nationally) and turn the ball over 11.8 times per game. Additionally, UTRGV commits 18.0 personal fouls and has a free throw percentage of 75.6%.
Defensively, the Vaqueros rank 72nd in Division 1 in points allowed, giving up 69.8 points per game. They force an average of 11.2 turnovers while allowing opposing teams to shoot 41.6% from the floor, ranking 57th. UTRGV limits opponents to a 30.8% shooting rate from beyond the arc (200 of 650) and their opposition converts 70.0% of their free throw attempts. They allow 13.8 assists and 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 217th and 147th in those defensive categories, respectively.
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Northwestern State
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