EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — A surging Stephen F. Austin team riding a nine-game winning streak will face a hot Texas-Rio Grande Valley squad on Saturday at UT Pan Am Field House in a key men’s NCAA Division I matchup. The Lumberjacks (22-3), one of the nation’s winningest teams, have not lost since Jan. 5. They arrive after a hard-fought 74-70 home victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Monday, where Kam Burton scored 19 points. Burton has been a consistent offensive threat, scoring in double figures in seven of his last nine games. However, the Vaqueros (14-11) present a formidable challenge, having won their last seven contests. They are coming off a dominant 92-72 road win at Nicholls State on Monday, fueled by a career-high 26 points and six assists from guard Jaylen Washington. Over the last month, Washington has been a catalyst, averaging 13.4 points and 5.4 assists during the winning streak. Stephen F. Austin won the season’s first meeting decisively, 73-60, in Nacogdoches on Dec. 3. Containing Washington will be a primary focus for the Lumberjacks’ defense if they aim to complete the season sweep. The game pits Stephen F. Austin’s sustained excellence against UTRGV’s recent peak form. The Lumberjacks’ depth and experience will be tested by a Vaquero team playing with high confidence at home. The outcome could hinge on whether UTRGV’s explosive offense, averaging 86.1 points during its streak, can penetrate a Stephen F. Austin defense that has held 10 of its last 11 opponents under 75 points. Tip-off is set for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.