RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics welcomed 2,518 raucous fans to the UTRGV Fieldhouse for its annual UTRGV Madness event on Friday to tip off the 2022-2023 men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
UTRGV students and Rio Grande Valley community members waved glow sticks and cheered loudly as the Vaqueros basketball teams were introduced and participated in fun games. UTRGV Athletics provided round trip transportation from the Brownsville campus to give all students the opportunity to enjoy the incredible night.
UTRGV student organizations gave excellent performances in dance. Fans were treated to a basketball contest between the men’s basketball head coach Matt Figger and head women’s basketball coach Lane Lorda three-point shot made by the men’s basketball rookie Adante’ Holimanand a free throw made by the women’s basketball sophomore And Dorsey and student Leo Fuentes, among other games. Jedidiah Udunna from UTRGV Track & Field wowed the crowd with three athletic dunks.
Three UTRGV students won prizes, including $500 from Rio Bank, a trip to the Dec. 25 Dallas Cowboys game against the Philadelphia Eagles presented by RGV Tours and a gift basket from Raising Cane’s. All attendees also received a coupon toward the purchase of a free storm from Dairy Queen.
Contest winners:
Competition for the placement of coaches – Matt Figger AND Lane Lord
Three-point shooting – Adante’ Holiman
Free Throw Contest – Iyana Dorsey
Rio Bank Money in the Bank shooting contest – Natalie Reyes
Cowboys Ride – Sam Johnson II
Dance-Off Winners:
Best Musical Mix – Philippine Student Association (FSA)
Best outfit – FSA
Best Greek Organization – Kappa Sigma
Best Choreography – FSA
Fan favorite – FSA
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