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RIO GRANDE VALLEY\u00a0\u2013 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the game themes and promotional schedule for the 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball seasons on Wednesday.\u00a0 Support UTRGV Athletics<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Become a Fan on Facebook<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Follow us on Twitter<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Follow us on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Follow us on YouTube<\/a>
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\nThe fun begins with Monday Madness during the home opener Nov. 3 as the women’s team takes on St. Mary’s at 6:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Fans are encouraged to wear orange and show their Vaqueros spirit. This will be the first home event with the brand-new atrium open.\u00a0
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\nThere will be eight Monday Madness nights throughout the season. Monday Madness games will feature a DJ for pregame and in-game festivities, party lights throughout the night, and glowsticks, presented by Vaquero Outfitters, that will be distributed to fans. Lights will be shutoff at various times during games to allow party lights and glowsticks to illuminate the gym.
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\nThe party for every home game at the UTRGV Fieldhouse starts an hour before scheduled tipoff in Schlotzsky’s Vaquero Village.
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\nAdditionally, one lucky fan during every home game will be chosen to participate in each of the following\u00a0promotions:
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\n\u2022Attempt a half-court shot for the chance to win a year’s supply of Church’s Texas Chicken.
\n\u2022Attempt between one and four shots, including a layup, free throw, 3-pointer and half-court shot, for the chance to win escalating amount of money as part of the Rio Bank Money in the Bank contest.
\n\u2022Participate in the Whataburger Shuffle to win a Whataburger Gift Card.
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\nAdditionally, during Wingbarn’s “Get Loud for Wings” promotion, the loudest individual fan will win a Wingbarn gift card.
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\nAll giveaways will be distributed in the Vaquero Village.
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\nCurrent UTRGV students can claim their free single game ticket through the Student Ticketing Portal.
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\nSingle game, season tickets, fast break and mini plans can be purchased online at\u00a0UTRGVTickets.com<\/a>\u00a0or over the phone by calling assistant athletic director for tickets and operations\u00a0Nicholas Swanson\u00a0at (956) 665-4205 or through email at\u00a0tickets@utrgv.edu<\/a>.
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\n2025-26 UTRGV Basketball Promotional Games\u00a0
\nMonday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. St. Mary’s\u00a0
\nMonday Madness\u00a0
\n– Fans are encouraged to wear orange and show their UTRGV spirit.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
\n– First UTRGV contest with the new atrium open.\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
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\nMonday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Southwestern Adventist\u00a0
\nMonday Madness\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nNov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Houston\u00a0
\nPack The House, presented by Vaquero Outfitters\u00a0
\n– The first 500 fans receive rally towels by Vaquero Outfitters.
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nSunday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Austin Peay\u00a0
\nTeddy Bear Toss, presented by Driscoll Children’s Hospital\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
\n–\u00a0Fans are encouraged to bring in a stuffed animal or teddy bear to throw onto the court at halftime. All stuffed animals will be donated to Driscoll and distributed to kids in the hospital during the holidays.
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\nDec. 10, 6:30 p.m. at Bert Ogden Arena, Women’s basketball vs. #4 Texas
\nPresented by McAllen International Airport
\n–\u00a0Single game tickets go on sale Nov. 10 through BertOgdenArena.com\u00a0
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\nThursday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. UT Arlington\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nSaturday, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. College of Biblical Studies\u00a0
\nUgly Sweater Night\u00a0
\n– Ugly sweater contest sponsored by Vaquero Outfitters.\u00a0
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\nMonday, Dec. 29, 4 p.m. Women\/6:30 p.m. Men vs. New Orleans\u00a0
\nMonday Madness\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nJan. 3, 2 p.m. Women\/4:30 p.m. Men vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi\u00a0
\nSouth Texas Showdown, presented by Rally Credit Union\u00a0
\n– The first 400 fans receive #BeatCorpus t-shirt prior to both the men’s and women’s games.
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nJan. 5, 6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Incarnate Word\u00a0
\nMonday Madness \/ Military Appreciation\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nJan. 15, 6:30 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Southeastern\u00a0
\nSupport Women’s Sports Day, presented by HEB\u00a0
\n– The first 500 fans receive free Support Women’s Sports t-shirts.\u00a0
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\nJan. 17, 2 p.m. Women\/4:30 p.m. Men vs. McNeese\u00a0
\nDads & Daughters Day\/Girl Scouts Day\/Strategic Enrollment Day
\n– Ticket deal: 2 tickets for $10.\u00a0
\n– Twinning With Dad contest sponsored by Vaquero Outfitters.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nMonday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Southeastern\u00a0
\nMonday Madness\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nJan. 29, 6:30 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Houston Christian University\u00a0
\nGreek Night\u00a0
\n– UTRGV Athletics welcomes UTRGV Greek organizations to the UTRGV Fieldhouse.
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\nMonday, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Houston Christian University\u00a0
\nMonday Madness\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nSaturday, Feb. 14, 2 p.m. Women\/4:30 p.m. Men vs. Stephen F. Austin\u00a0
\nBreast Cancer Awareness Day\u00a0
\n– The first 400 fans receive pink pom poms.
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nMonday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Lamar\u00a0
\nMonday Madness \/ Battle of the Colleges\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Colleges compete for two trophies \u2013 one based on attendance by students, faculty, and staff of each college and one based on a free throw competition involving the deans.
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
\n– Faculty and staff appreciation game.\u00a0
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\nThursday, Feb. 26, 12 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Northwestern State\u00a0
\nSchool Day, presented by Whataburger\u00a0
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\nSaturday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m. Women\/4:30 p.m. Men vs. East Texas A&M
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
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\nMonday, March 2, 4 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Incarnate Word\/6:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Northwestern State\u00a0
\nMonday Madness \/ Student Org Night\u00a0
\n– Glowsticks giveaway, DJ pregame and in-game, and party lights during the game.\u00a0
\n–\u00a0Free food for the first 300 UTRGV students.
\n– Student organization with the most in attendance receives the Spirit Stick.<\/p>\n
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