| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| RGV | 30 | 45 | 75 |
UT Rio Grande Valley uses 2 second-half runs to beat UMKC
EDINBURG, Texas -- Jordan Jackson scored 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting, Greg Bowie II added 15 points with five 3-pointers, and UT Rio Grande Valley beat UMKC 75-63 on Saturday night.
The Vaqueros (12-12, 4-4 Western Athletic Conference) had two 13-2 scoring runs in the second half -- the first turned a four-point deficit into a 49-42 lead and the second turned a four-point lead into a 64-49 advantage with 8:12 left. From there, the Kangaroos (8-15, 3-5) got no closer than the final score.
Tyson Smith had 13 points, Lesley Varner II added 10 points and Javon Levi had eight points and tied a career high with 12 assists for UT Rio Grande Valley.
The Vaqueros made 11 of 17 from 3-point range. The Kangaroos made just 6 of 22.
Brandon McKissic had 13 points and Danny Dixon scored 10 for UMKC.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tom O'Neill Jr.
- Jon Stigliano
- James Ford
2024-25 Summit League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Denver | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Kansas City | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Omaha | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Oral Roberts | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
2024-25 Southland Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incarnate Word | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Houston Christian | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| McNeese | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| SE Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northwestern State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Nicholls | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Lamar | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| New Orleans | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| East Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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