Brankovic scores 19 to help UT Rio Grande Valley beat Lamar 70-65
Published Feb. 16, 2026 10:17 p.m. ET
Associated Press
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Filip Brankovic's 19 points helped UT Rio Grande Valley defeat Lamar 70-65 on Monday night.
Brankovic shot 8 for 16, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Vaqueros (15-12, 11-7 Southland Conference). Koree Cotton totaled 15 points and seven rebounds.
Rob Lee Jr. finished with 14 points and four assists to pace the Cardinals (12-15, 7-11). Eian Lowe added 13 points and six rebounds. Cody Pennebaker posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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