UIW
The Cardinals enter the weekend with a 10–9 overall record and an 8–4 mark in Southland Conference play.

UIW is averaging 66.4 points per game in conference play while shooting 39.1 percent from the field and nearly eight three-pointers per contest against Southland opponents. Brynn Lusby leads the Cardinals offensively in conference action, averaging 12.0 points per game while shooting better than 54 percent from the floor. Madison Cockrell follows with 11.0 points per game and serves as the team's primary facilitator, averaging nearly three assists per contest.

Jorja Elliott adds scoring depth and perimeter versatility, averaging 10.8 points per game in league play while leading the team in steals. Raimi McCrary anchors the interior, posting 6.8 rebounds per game in conference action and providing a physical presence in the paint. UIW owns a +2.3 rebounding margin against Southland opponents, averaging 36.7 rebounds per game in conference play.

Scouting the Vaqueros
UTRGV enters the matchup at 12–9 overall and 9–3 in Southland Conference play, positioning the Vaqueros among the league's top teams. UTRGV averages 65.8 points per game in conference action while holding opponents to just over 61 points per contest.

Jalayah Ingram leads the Vaqueros with 17.7 points per game in Southland play. Charlotte O'Keefe is a consistent double-double threat, averaging 11.8 points and a league-best 13.7 rebounds per game against conference opponents. Chazlyn Dettor (10.3 ppg) and Erin Maguire (9.1 ppg) provide additional scoring balance, while UTRGV boasts a +8.0 rebounding margin in league games, averaging more than 43 rebounds per contest.

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