Western Athletic foes will collide when the UMKC Kangaroos (9-15) challenge the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (6-18) at Municipal Auditorium. Action begins at 3:05 pm ET on Saturday, Feb. 13.
The Kangaroos are hoping to rebound after their 65-55 loss to Seattle in their last matchup. Martez Harrison was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. The Vaqueros, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 64-58 loss against Grand Canyon in their last game. Shaquille Hines played well for Texas-Rio Grande Valley, recording 12 points, six assists, and five rebounds.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Vaqueros winning the first matchup 71-66. Dakota Slaughter had a stellar game with 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks, and two three-pointers.
Notes
The Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros average 68.9 possessions per game and .984 points per possession. The UMKC Kangaroos earn fewer possessions with 67.6, but they score more points with 1.019.
Texas-Rio Grande Valley has an average effective field goal percentage of 49.0%. UMKC is an abysmal 3-11 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, UMKC attempts 18.0 three pointers and Texas-Rio Grande Valley attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The UMKC Kangaroos are 3-6 while the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros are 5-10.
Texas-Rio Grande Valley ranks 68th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.24. UMKC is ranked lower at 313th with an A/TO of .81.
UMKC has forced an average turnover percentage of 18.2% this season. Texas-Rio Grande Valley has a subpar 3-9 record when its TO% is 18.2% or higher.
