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Learn about the collegiate athletic program of UTRGV, a public university in Texas. The Vaqueros compete in 16 sports, including football, basketball, soccer, and tennis, and are members of the Southland Conference.
- Basketball
- Golf
- Cross country
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The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros football team will represent the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in U.S. college football as a future member of the Southland Conference in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). They will begin play at that level in 2025, after an exhibition schedule in 2024.
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Beginnings
The Broncs first began play in 1952 under their then-current institutional identity of Pan American College, as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. In their first ever season (coached by L.A. Youngman), the Broncs finished 11–10. They joined the Big State Conferencebefore the next season, but the Broncs finished 6–11 overall with an 0–6 conference record. Harry Meng took over the team the next two seasons, but he did not fare any better, going 2–20 and 4–20 in h...
Sam Williams era
Sam Williams took over the program in 1958. During that season, he led them to a 12–11 record, the first season with a winning record since 1952. The next year, he led them to a 17–9 record, and a 7–3 conference record, their first ever season with a winning conference record. Despite finishing with a 15–16 record, the Broncs made their first ever postseason appearance in 1961, playing in the NAIA District Playoffs. They were beaten in two games by Texas State, 83–64 and 73–72. In 1962, the B...
Abe Lemons years
Abe Lemons took over the program to begin the 1973 season, which ended with a 13–9 outcome. The following year, he led them to a 22–2 record, the most since the 1967 season. In his third (and last) season, he led them to a 20–5 record. After the season, he left to take the job at Texas.
Single-season leaders
1. Points scored: 919 (Marshall Rogers – 1975–76) 2. Assists: 323 (John Wilbanks – 1977–78) 3. Rebounds: 626 (Lucious Jackson– 1962–63) 4. Steals: 105 (Mire Chatman – 2001–02) 5. Blocks: 120 (Pete Perry – 1972–73)
Single-game leaders
1. Points scored: 58 (Marshall Rogers vs Texas Lutheran – 1976) 2. Assists: 22 (John Wilbanks vs Arkansas State – 1977) 3. Rebounds: 35 (Otto Moore vs Lamar Tech – 1966) 4. Steals: 10 (John Wilbanks vs Texas A&I – 1977) 5. Blocks: 11 (Pete Perry vs Lamar – 1972)
NIT results
The Vaqueros have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament(NIT) as the Pan American Broncs, losing their only game.
CBI results
UTRGV has appeared in one College Basketball Invitational(CBI). They have a record of 0–1.
CIT results
UTRGV has appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament(CIT). Their record is 1–1.
UTRGV has retired three jersey numbers. On February 16, 2019, the Vaqueros retired Fred Taylor's 30jersey.
The Vaqueros have had 18 of its player selected in the NBA draft, with six of them playing in the National Basketball Association(NBA).
Learn about the history, achievements, and current roster of the UTRGV Vaqueros, a Division I basketball team in Texas. The Vaqueros are one of the few programs to have never reached the NCAA tournament, but they have a rich NAIA legacy.
Dec 31, 2023 · EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Elijah Elliott scored 21 points as UT Rio Grande Valley beat Incarnate Word 77-74 on Saturday night. Elliott added four steals for the Vaqueros (4-9).
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