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The Vaqueros began the week of November 2 through November 5 with two victories on the basketball court, giving both programs a 1-0 start to their seasons.
Women’s basketball delivered one of the biggest performances in program history, defeating Arlington Baptist 114-47 on Monday. The 114 points established a new program record for most points scored in a single game. UTRGV also set a program record by shooting 64.4% from the field, making 38 of its 59 attempts.
Women’s Basketball Makes Program History
The Vaqueros controlled the game from the beginning, opening with a 31-4 first quarter before taking a 66-15 lead into halftime.
Three players led the offensive performance. Jesslynn Jalomo and Kamryn McLaurin each scored 21 points, while Rylie Whitehair added 19 points, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from the field. Gianna Angiolet and Lina Fimbo also finished with 11 points each.
UTRGV recorded 29 assists, tied for the fourth-most in program history. The team also outrebounded Arlington Baptist 55-20 and scored 50 points in the paint.
Men’s Basketball Opens With a 30-Point Victory
The men’s basketball team also started its season with a convincing win, defeating Texas A&M-Kingsville 81-51 on Monday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.
The victory marked the first win for head coach Brandon Chambers as the Vaqueros’ head coach.
Caden Bell and B.B. Knight led UTRGV with 14 points each. Bell knocked down three thee-pointers and recorded two steals, while Knight added three rebounds and two three-pointers.
Jace Posey contributed 12 points and seven rebounds, along with a career-high four assists. Defensively, the Vaqueros recorded 12 steals and seven blocks, helping them maintain control throughout the game.
UTRGV entered halftime with a 42-19 advantage and continued its strong performance in the second half to secure the 30-point victory.
Men’s Tennis Continues Its Historic Run
UTRGV men’s tennis is also receiving national attention as seniors Santiago Serrano and Paolo Bonaguro represent the program at the ITA Conference Masters Championships in Rome, Georgia.
Serrano qualified after winning the Southland Conference Fall Championships singles title on October 25. His victory made him the first individual conference tournament champion in the program’s 75-year history.
Bonaguro and Serrano also earned a doubles wildcard after finishing as runners-up at the conference tournament. The ITA event offers an opportunity to qualify for the NCAA Individual Championships, with the singles semifinalists and doubles finalists earning spots.
The competition began Thursday, November 5, with Serrano scheduled to face Cornell’s Rethin Pranav Senthil Kumar in singles. Bonaguro and Serrano were also scheduled to compete in doubles later Thursday. Their results need to be added once officially confirmed.
Women’s Soccer Reaches Its Regular-Season Finale
UTRGV women’s soccer traveled to Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Thursday, November 5, to face Northwestern State in its final regular-season match.
The matchup followed a 3-0 loss to East Texas A&M on November 1. In that game, UTRGV recorded nine shots, with two on goal, while goalkeeper Veronica Pacione collected four saves.
Freshman Rae Barrington Hibbert also made her collegiate debut against East Texas A&M, recording her first career save during the match.
The result against Northwestern State is still pending official confirmation in the information available for this report.
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Soccer World Mourns the Death of Jesús de Miguel
Beyond UTRGV Athletics, the international soccer community was affected by the death of Spanish professional soccer player Jesús de Miguel,died at age 30 after an incident during a match in Spain.
De Miguel, a forward for CD Tenerife, was involved in an on-field collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono during a match on Monday, Nov. 2 He was taken to the hospital, where his death was confirmed Tuesday morning.
His passing brought tributes from teammates, clubs and members of the soccer community. On Thursday, November 5, family members, friends and teammates gathered in Navahermosa, Spain, for his funeral.
His family expressed gratitude for the support they received, remembering him as someone whose impact went beyond the soccer field. Tributes were also planned across Spanish soccer, including moments of silence before matches.
His death is a reminder of the human side of sports and the importance of the people behind the game.
With both basketball programs securing season-opening victories and men’s tennis continuing its historic run, UTRGV Athletics has already given fans several important moments to follow this week. As the Vaqueros continue their seasons, the focus now turns to carrying that momentum into their upcoming competitions.
This is Sebastian Espino for Vaquero Radio
