UTRGV Routs Texas A&M-Kingsville 81-51 in Chambers Debut
Brandon Chambers earns his first win as UTRGV head coach in a nonconference rout at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
The UTRGV men's basketball team defeated Texas A&M-Kingsville 81-51 on Monday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg. The win was the first of Brandon Chambers's tenure as UTRGV head coach.
Why it matters
The opening victory gives Chambers an early foothold in his first season leading the program. It also sets UTRGV's record at 1-0 as the team begins its schedule.
The final score was 81-51, with UTRGV holding a 42-19 halftime lead and recording 12 steals and seven blocks. TAMUK shot just 28.4% from the field, and Terrell Wright recorded four blocks for UTRGV.
The players
Brandon Chambers
Brandon Chambers is the new head coach of the UTRGV men's basketball program, and this win was the first of his tenure.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Texas A&M-Kingsville is a university in the Texas A&M University System that competes in NCAA Division II athletics.
The details
UTRGV used a full-court press in the second half that created turnovers and easy buckets. The team opened with a 17-0 run after a TAMUK bucket, building a 20-2 lead early in the first half, and Caden Bell's 3-pointer later sparked a 7-0 run that put UTRGV back up by 25.
Timeline
Monday: UTRGV defeated Texas A&M-Kingsville 81-51 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Saturday: UTRGV hosts Prairie View A&M at 4:30 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The opening win sets an early tone for UTRGV in a nonconference schedule that shapes its standing heading into conference play. A strong start under a first-year coach can shift expectations for the rest of the season.
The 1-0 start gives UTRGV a clean record heading into Saturday's home game against Prairie View A&M. Fantasy and roster watchers can track how Bell, Knight and Posey contribute as the rotation settles.
The takeaway
A dominant defensive effort, including 12 steals and seven blocks, can carry a team to a big early lead even against a lower-tier opponent. Tracking how that defensive pressure holds up against stronger teams will reveal more about this roster.
What happens next
UTRGV hosts Prairie View A&M on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by RGVSports.
