The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros women's basketball team defeated the New Orleans Privateers 87-81 in an overtime thriller on December 29, 2025, in Edinburg, Texas. Brialle Washington of the Privateers scored a career-high 26 points, pushing the game to extra time. The victory marked the start of UTRGV's three-game homestand.
In Edinburg, Texas, the UTRGV Vaqueros hosted the New Orleans Privateers for a women's basketball matchup on December 29, 2025. The game lived up to its billing as a thriller, extending into overtime where UTRGV pulled ahead for an 87-81 win.
Brialle Washington led the Privateers with a standout performance, netting a career-high 26 points. Her scoring effort helped keep New Orleans competitive throughout, forcing the extra period despite the eventual loss.
For UTRGV, the victory kicks off a three-game homestand at home. The Vaqueros had previewed the contest as part of their schedule, following a weekly press conference on December 27 and a non-conference loss to South Dakota on December 18.
This overtime battle highlights the intensity of non-conference play in college women's basketball, with both teams showcasing resilience in a closely contested affair.