Brankovic’s 29 help UT Rio Grande Valley take down Incarnate Word 80-67

By Canadian Press on January 5, 2026.

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Filip Brankovic had 29 points in UT Rio Grande Valley’s 80-67 victory over Incarnate Word on Monday night.

Brankovic also had nine rebounds for the Vaqueros (6-9, 2-4 Southland Conference). Koree Cotton scored 23 points and added five rebounds and three blocks. Julien Gomez went 4 of 6 from the field to finish with 10 points.

Tahj Staveskie led the Cardinals (8-7, 3-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and four assists. Harold Woods added 14 points and six rebounds for Incarnate Word. Davion Bailey had 11 points and six steals.

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