Lamar defeats UTRGV 52-23 to snap home winning streak

Lamar University defeated UT Rio Grande Valley 52-23 on Saturday night, marking the first loss in UTRGV program history at Vackar Stadium. The victory snapped a 10-game home winning streak for the Vaqueros.

Key plays for Lamar included a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown by Bryce McDonald on the first play from scrimmage and a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Blake Thomas. Thomas also contributed two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter. Aidan McCown accounted for multiple scores through passing and rushing.

Lamar, currently ranked No. 15 in the Stats Perform Top 25, recorded 52 points, the highest ever scored by a visiting team at Vackar Stadium. UTRGV was led by Broderick Taylor, who recorded 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns.