UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros @ Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 34 | 60 | |
SFA | 29 | 44 | 73 |
SFA secures 73-60 win against UT Rio Grande Valley in Southland Conference opener
HUNTSVILLE, Texas -- — Narit Chotikavanic scored 13 points as SFA beat UT Rio Grande Valley 73-60 on Wednesday in a Southland Conference opener.
Chotikavanic shot 3 of 6 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Lumberjacks (6-2, 1-0 Southland Conference). Lateef Patrick scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 17 (0 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Chrishawn Christmas shot 4 of 7 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.
Jaylen Washington led the way for the Vaqueros (2-5, 0-1) with 15 points and seven rebounds. Koree Cotton added 11 points, eight rebounds and two blocks for UT Rio Grande Valley. Julien Gomez finished with eight points.
Up next
These two teams both play Sunday. SFA hosts UL Monroe and UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Austin Peay.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Johnny Wilkins
- Shaun Seales
- Anthony Thomas
2025-26 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 1-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Incarnate Word | 1-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-2 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-3 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-4 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-5 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-5 |
| New Orleans | 0-0 | 0.5 | 2-6 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 1-6 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | 0.5 | 0-7 |
| McNeese | 0-1 | 1 | 6-2 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-1 | 1 | 2-5 |
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