NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Jalayah Ingram scored 25 points to lift Texas-Rio Grande Valley to an 87-85 victory over Stephen F. Austin in women’s college basketball on Monday night at William R. Johnson Coliseum. Ingram’s performance helped the Vaqueros secure a tight road win despite a game-high 26 points from Stephen F. Austin’s Key Roseby. The Ladyjacks led 44-42 at halftime, but Texas-Rio Grande Valley used a consistent offensive effort, scoring at least 20 points in each quarter, to edge ahead. Erin Maguire added 14 points for the Vaqueros, who improved to 4-5. Chazlyn Dettor contributed 16 points in the win. Myka Perry scored 16 points for the Ladyjacks, who fell to 6-3 in front of a crowd of 384.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — In a game where they were given less than a six percent chance to win, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros authored a stunning road upset, edging the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks 87-85 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball thriller Monday night at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The victory, sealed in the frantic final seconds, snapped a two-game skid for the Vaqueros and improved their record to 4-5. Stephen F. Austin, which had won four of its last five, fell to 6-3. The contest was a tense, back-and-forth affair characterized by runs and resilient responses. Stephen F. Austin, fueled by the hot shooting of Key Roseby, held a narrow 44-42 lead at halftime. The Ladyjacks extended their advantage to as many as nine points in the third quarter, but UTRGV refused to fold. The most important sequence of the game unfolded in the final ten seconds. With UTRGV clinging to an 84-82 lead after a chaotic scramble under the Stephen F. Austin basket, the Vaqueros’ Chazlyn Dettor was fouled with 4.4 seconds remaining. The 6-foot-1 forward from Killeen calmly sank both free throws, pushing the lead to four. Stephen F. Austin’ Harmanie Dominguez answered with a deep 3-pointer with just one second left, slicing the deficit to 86-85. On the ensuing inbounds play, UTRGV’s Jalayah Ingram was immediately fouled. The Vaqueros’ star made the first free throw but missed the second, leaving the door slightly ajar at 87-85. The Ladyjacks’ desperation full-court heave fell short as time expired. The game was ultimately decided by the standout performance of Ingram and the Vaqueros’ superior efficiency in a tightly contested matchup. Ingram, a 5-foot-9 guard from Pearland, dominated with a game-high 25 points, adding three assists and a critical block in 33 minutes. Her driving layups and timely free throws provided the offensive consistency UTRGV needed to counter Stephen F. Austin’s threats. She was supported by a balanced attack. Erin Maguire, from Belfast, Ireland, orchestrated the offense with 14 points and four assists. Dettor contributed 16 points and several key defensive rebounds, while reserve forward Elise Horne of Orlando provided a vital spark off the bench with 10 points, all in the paint. Stephen F. Austin was led by Roseby’s 26-point effort. The 6-foot guard from Frisco was a constant scoring threat from all levels. Myka Perry added 16 points, and Kaylinn Kemp filled the stat sheet with 10 points, six assists and two blocks. However, the Ladyjacks were hampered by 18 turnovers, which UTRGV converted into 19 points. The Vaqueros, who entered the game having lost by 65 to Texas just five days prior, showed remarkable fortitude. They weathered every Stephen F. Austin surge, matching the Ladyjacks quarter for quarter in a game that featured 13 ties and 15 lead changes. UTRGV’s ability to score inside, outscoring SFA 52-34 in the paint, proved to be a decisive advantage against a favored opponent. According to the National Statistical ELO system, Stephen F. Austin had a 94.3% probability of winning the contest. Texas-Rio Grande Valley now travels to Malibu, California, for a pair of games in the Pepperdine Classic, facing North Dakota State on Wednesday and South Dakota on Thursday. Stephen F. Austin looks to rebound at home Wednesday against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Preview: Texas-Rio Grande Valley at Stephen F. Austin NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — The Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in a non-conference women’s basketball game Monday night at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The Ladyjacks (6-2) enter on a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating Texas State 74-66 on Dec. 6. Harmanie Dominguez led the way with 21 points in that victory and has been a consistent offensive force, scoring in double figures in every game this season, including a 20-point performance at Longwood on Nov. 29. Stephen F. Austin’s losses came against Louisiana Tech and Longwood, but the team has shown resilience with close wins over Houston and Abilene Christian. UTRGV (3-5) seeks to rebound from a difficult 110-45 loss to Texas on Wednesday. That defeat snapped a brief positive stretch for the Vaqueros, who had secured a 77-65 road win at Texas State on Nov. 17. Guard Jalayah Ingram has been a bright spot, averaging 17.8 points over her last four games. She scored 25 points in the win over Texas State and followed with 17 in a narrow loss to Lamar. The Vaqueros have struggled on the road this season, with all five losses coming away from home, including defeats at TCU, Abilene Christian and Lamar. This matchup pits UTRGV’s offense, led by Ingram, against a Stephen F. Austin defense that has held opponents to an average of 66.5 points in its six wins. Dominguez’s scoring versatility will challenge a Vaquero defense that allowed 110 points in its last outing. Following this game, Stephen F. Austin will host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Wednesday. UTRGV travels to Malibu, California, for a pair of games in the Pepperdine Classic, facing North Dakota State on Wednesday and South Dakota on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.