EDINBURG, Texas — In a thrilling contest, Cliff Davis delivered an impressive performance to lead UT Rio Grande Valley to a narrow 77-76 victory against SE Louisiana on Monday. Davis accumulated 20 points, giving the Vaqueros a crucial edge.
The game took a dramatic turn in its final moments when Howard Fleming Jr. hit a jumper with just seven seconds on the clock, sealing the win for the Vaqueros. Fleming contributed significantly with 18 points, going 7 for 13 in field goals, including 3 of 6 from the three-point line, and grabbed seven rebounds to boost his team’s efforts.
Davis showcased his shooting prowess by going 7 for 14 from the field, including an impressive 6 for 11 from beyond the three-point line. Adding another layer of offense, Dekedran Thorn scored 17 points for the Vaqueros, hitting 6 of 12 shots, with 3 successful three-pointers out of 9 attempts.
On the other side, SE Louisiana’s Jakevion Buckley led the scoring for the Lions with 19 points. He also contributed seven assists and achieved three steals, making a significant impact on the game. Brody Rowbury added 16 points for the Lions, while Kam Burton finished with 13 points and pulled down seven rebounds.
Despite their efforts, SE Louisiana, which secured the sixth seed in the conference tournament, will face No. 7 Incarnate Word on Sunday. On the other hand, UT Rio Grande Valley, ending the season in ninth place, missed out on a spot in the eight-team conference tournament.
