UTRGV Vaqueros vs McNeese State Cowboys predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

UTRGV Vaqueros

McNeese State

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In this upcoming NCAA college basketball matchup, the UTRGV Vaqueros will face off against the McNeese State Cowboys at home on January 17, 2026. The two teams come into this game with contrasting recent form, as the Vaqueros have only managed to win one of their last five matches, while the Cowboys have won four out of their last five.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will be looking to turn their recent struggles around and secure a much-needed victory on their home court. They will need to rely on their defensive efforts to contain the offensive firepower of the McNeese State team. On the other hand, the Cowboys will look to capitalize on their recent success and maintain their winning momentum going into this game.

With bookmakers currently favoring the McNeese State Cowboys with odds of 1.2 as the away team, it is clear that they are seen as the stronger team coming into this matchup. However, in sports, anything can happen, and the Vaqueros will be determined to prove the odds wrong and pull off an upset victory. This game promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle between two competitive teams.

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UTRGV
20%		 McNeese State
80%

Prediction (the most likely score): 64:74

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Latest Results

12.01.26 Northwestern State Demons basketball – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – 64:63
10.01.26 East Texas A&M Lions basketball – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – 77:69
05.01.26 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – Incarnate Word Cardinals basketball – 80:67
03.01.26 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – Texas A&M-CC Islanders basketball – 59:63
31.12.25 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 69:71		 12.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Nicholls State Colonels basketball – 94:68
10.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Southeastern Louisiana Lions basketball – 73:61
05.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – 66:64
02.01.26 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – Lamar Cardinals basketball – 82:70
29.12.25 Michigan Wolverines basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 112:71

Facts

  • UTRGV has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • McNeese State is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • UTRGV may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, McNeese State has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, McNeese State is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, UTRGV won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 196:257. (average 65.3:85.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UTRGV won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 131:157. (average 65.5:78.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.02.25 McNeese State Cowboys basketball – University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – 100:65
    25.01.25 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 63:93
    22.12.18 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros basketball – McNeese State Cowboys basketball – 68:64

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)

    7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)

    10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)

    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

    21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)

    35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)

    37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)

    43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)

    47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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