Gooden leads Utah Tech over UT Rio Grande Valley 88-81

Published Feb. 23, 2023 11:27 p.m. ET

Associated Press

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Cameron Gooden scored 26 points to spark Utah Tech to an 88-81 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley on Thursday night.

Gooden also had five rebounds for the Trailblazers (12-16, 4-11 Western Athletic Conference). Isaiah Pope pitched in with 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Jacob Nicolds scored 16.

Justin Johnson led the Vaqueros (14-15, 4-11) with 30 points, six rebounds and three steals. Adante' Holiman added 18 points and four assists, while Daylen Williams scored 13.

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Both teams play again on Saturday. Utah Tech visits UT Arlington and UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Tarleton.

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