As the college basketball season heats up, the Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks are gearing up to take on the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. With a 21-3 record and a NET ranking of 76, Stephen F. Austin State is poised to make a strong case for a tournament bid. Meanwhile, Texas Rio Grande Valley is looking to bolster its own resume, boasting a 14-11 record and a NET ranking of 143. The Vaqueros are riding a three-game win streak, but they'll need to pull off a significant upset to boost their quad record, which currently stands at 0-3 in Quad 1 games.
Stephen F. Austin State is Unbeaten in Quad 4 Games
Key Matchups
The CHD Scout prediction has Stephen F. Austin State favored by 2.4 points, with Texas Rio Grande Valley holding a 41.7% win probability. This matchup is classified as a Quad 3 game for both teams, making it a crucial opportunity for them to pick up a quality win. With both teams needing to build their tournament resumes, this game takes on added significance. Stephen F. Austin State's impressive 15-1 conference record and 5-2 Quad 3 record make them a formidable opponent, but Texas Rio Grande Valley's recent form and home-court advantage could give them an edge.
CHD Scout Prediction
Stephen F. Austin
73
Texas Rio Grande Valley
70
Tournament Stakes
I predict Stephen F. Austin State will edge out Texas Rio Grande Valley 73-70, leveraging their strong conference record and overall performance to secure a hard-fought win on the road. The Lumberjacks' ability to perform under pressure and their impressive Quad 3 record will ultimately give them the edge they need to take down the Vaqueros.