UTRGV Women’s Basketball Team Hosts Texas Longhorns in 2025-26 Season
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The excitement for the upcoming UTRGV women’s basketball season is building, especially with the announcement that the team will host the Texas Longhorns, a 2025 Final Four contender, on December 10 at Bert Ogden Arena. This game is set for 6:30 p.m., and it promises to be a thrilling matchup between two formidable teams.
Previous Encounters and Fan Engagement
The UTRGV Vaqueros previously hosted the Longhorns in 2023, drawing a staggering crowd of 6,591 fans—the largest attendance for a women’s basketball game in the Rio Grande Valley. This upcoming clash will mark the 13th face-off between the Vaqueros and Longhorns, with three of those encounters taking place in the Valley.
To guarantee access to this much-anticipated game, fans are encouraged to purchase season tickets through the official UTRGV platform. Additionally, the UTRGV Tickets team can be contacted at (956) 665-8849 or via email at tickets@utrgv.edu. Single-game tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
The season kicks off with two home games against St. Mary’s and Arlington Baptist before the team heads out to battle Abilene Christian and Texas State. Following the highly anticipated matchup with Houston on November 20 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse, the Vaqueros will take on another Big 12 opponent, TCU.
Head coach Lane Lord expressed his enthusiasm for the season, stating, “We are so excited for this opportunity to #RallyTheValley as the Texas Longhorns come to the Valley. This will be a great opportunity for fans to see our squad compete against one of the best teams in the country.”
Southland Conference Competitiveness
The Vaqueros will kick off their Southland Conference season on December 2 at Lamar. After hosting Texas, they are set for a road trip, including two games against North Dakota State and South Dakota at Pepperdine in Malibu, California.
The regular season will conclude with three consecutive home games prior to the Southland Conference (SLC) tournament, scheduled for March 9-12. The women’s basketball selection show will take place on March 15, with the NCAA Tournament commencing on March 18-19.
How to Stay Connected
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As the new season approaches, the anticipation for thrilling games at the UTRGV Fieldhouse continues to grow, and the Vaqueros are ready to bring their best to the court. With a combination of exciting home matchups and competitive rivals, the 2025-26 season promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans and players alike.
For the complete 2025-26 UTRGV Women’s Basketball Schedule, stay engaged as the season unfolds!
