Lamar Cardinals vs UT Rio Grande Vaqueros Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 2-16-2026

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Lamar Cardinals vs UT Rio Grande Vaqueros Prediction – College Basketball Picks 2-16-2026

Over the course of their most recent game, the Lamar Cardinals faced Northwestern State on the hardwood and were ultimately defeated by a score of 70-68. They were forced to return home with a defeat. The Cardinals finished with 19 fouls, while Northwestern State had 14 fouls. This is in reference to the number of minutes played. They were also successful in seven of their eighteen attempts from beyond the arc. Northwestern State was able to win this game by converting 13 of their 20 attempts from the charity stripe, which resulted in a 65.0% shooting percentage. Moreover, Northwestern State was able to secure 30 rebounds (seven offensive and twenty-three defensive), but they did not manage to block any shots. 19 assists and 9 steals were recorded by Northwestern State during the course of the game. When it came to the defense, Lamar is responsible for allowing the other team to shoot 44.6% from the field on 25 of 56 shots. In addition to forcing the opponent into eight turnovers and stealing three balls, they also were responsible for the distribution of thirteen assists during the game. With regard to the amount of rebounds they grabbed, they racked up 36, with eight of those coming from the offensive end. The Cardinals had a success rate of 72.7% when they attempted to make free throws from the line, as they were successful in 16 out of 22 attempts. At the conclusion of the game, Lamar had a field goal percentage of 41.1% (23 out of 56), and he was successful in converting 6 of 16 attempts from beyond the foul line.

During the game, Rob Lee Jr. was a guy who came through for his team. His field goal percentage was 42.9%, and he also helped out with two assists. He was on the court for a total of 29 minutes and managed to grab four rebounds. He shot 6 of 14 from the field and finished with 18 points.

With a record of 12-13 for the season, Lamar comes into this game with confidence. They commit 17.2 personal fouls on a nightly basis as a team, and they allow the ball to be turned over 11.8 times per game. Lamar is currently ranked 111th in Division 1 in terms of passing due to the fact that they have 380 assists for the season and are grabbing 37.7 boards per game as a team. This season, the Cardinals had a shooting percentage of 71.6% from the free throw line and a shooting percentage of 34.8% from beyond the arc (183 of 526). They have a scoring average of 72.1 points per game, which places them 277th in the collegiate rankings, and they have a field goal percentage of 43.8%.

When it comes to defense, the Cardinals are able to force 12.0 turnovers a game and draw 15.5 fouls throughout the course of the season. At this point in the season, they have given up 326 assists, which places them 151st in the collegiate rankings for allowing assists to the opposition. Defensively, the Cardinals are allowing their opponents to shoot 43.4% from beyond the arc (581 of 1,340), and they are also giving up 32.5 rebounds per game as a team. In terms of points per game allowed (68.8), they are ranked sixty-first in Division One, and they are giving up 35.8% of their three-point tries.

With a score of 92-72, the UTRGV Vaqueros were victorious in their most recent match, which was against Nicholls State. This victory allowed them to return home with a victory. When it came to the manner in which they attacked the glass, UT Rio Grande allowed Nicholls State to grab a total of seventeen rebounds, six of which were on the offensive side. They shot 12 out of 22 from the free throw line, which is a 54.5 percent percentage, and finished with a 28.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which they accomplished by going 8 of 28. At the end of this match, the Vaqueros had a shooting percentage of 44.1%, which was due to the fact that they allowed Nicholls State to successfully complete 26 of their 59 attempts from the field. When the final whistle blew, the Vaqueros had a shooting percentage of 63.5% from the floor, which represented a shooting percentage of 33 for 52. In terms of shots taken from downtown, the University of Texas Rio Grande was successful 9 times out of 21 times (42.9%). They were successful in producing 17 of those, equaling an 85.0% success rate. There were a total of twenty times that Nicholls State was forced to go to the charity stripe as a result of the 18 fouls that were called against them during the game. In addition, they committed 15 turnovers while stealing six balls during the matchup to their credit. This game resulted in a total of 35 rebounds for the Vaqueros, with 25 coming from the defensive side and 10 coming from the offensive side.

In the end, Jaylen Washington was a significant contributor for the Vaqueros in their performance in the competition. In the game, he had a field goal percentage of 83.3%, going 10 of 12 from the field, and he also had one rebound. During the course of the game, he racked up a total of six assists and a total of 26 points in as many minutes of playing time.

By the end of the year, UT Rio Grande had compiled a record of 14-11. The Vaqueros are currently placed 65th in Division 1 due to their offensive unit’s hitting percentage of 47.4% from the field. For the season, UT Rio Grande has racked up 1,911 points, which is equivalent to 76.4 points per game, and they have also grabbed 35.2 rebounds per game. They have a turnover rate of 12.0 times per game, which results in them losing possession of the ball. They assist their teammates 16.9 times a game, which places them 45th in the country. The Vaqueros are accountable for 17.9 fouls committed per game, and they have a free throw percentage of 75.5% after making their free throws.

With 69.7 points allowed per game, the Vaqueros’ defensive unit is ranked 75th in the college football rankings for points allowed per game. Every game, they are able to force 11.8 turnovers and enable teams to shoot 41.5% from the field, which is the 54th best percentage in NCAA basketball. The defense of the University of Texas Rio Grande allows 31.2% of their opponents to make shots from beyond the three-point line (181 of 581), and their opponents are successful in 71.2% of their foul shots. In college basketball, they are ranked 234th and 116th, respectively, given that they allow 14.0 assists and 33.4 total boards per game.

✅ Our Lamar Cardinals vs UT Rio Grande Vaqueros Pick: UT Rio Grande ✅

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