SFA secures 73-60 win against UT Rio Grande Valley in Southland Conference opener

Dec 4, 2026, 05:12 am

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.

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These two teams both play Sunday. SFA hosts UL Monroe and UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Austin Peay.

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