UTRGV rallied past reigning SWAC champion Prairie View A&M, 68-63, to improve to 2-0. Jace Posey led the Vaqueros with a career-high 22 points, while Devon Pryor added a career-best 13 as UTRGV held off a late Panthers push.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UTRGV 68, Prairie View A&M 63.
  • Jace Posey: 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • Devon Pryor: 13 points and 6 rebounds; B.B. Knight: 14 points.
  • UTRGV led 30-29 at halftime and built a 10-point cushion late.
Yes, But

Prairie View A&M made the Vaqueros work for the win, rallying to cut the margin to three with about eight minutes left. Davis Bynum scored 26 for the Panthers, but UTRGV made key plays down the stretch to protect its lead.

What's Next

UTRGV hosts Texas State on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.

Bottom Line

A balanced effort and timely defense helped UTRGV turn a close, physical game into a strong early-season win over the reigning SWAC champions.