The UTRGV Men’s basketball team look to rebound after a 6-25 losing record last season.
The UTRGV Men’s basketball team honed their skills in preparation for the upcoming season
on Nov. 1 at the UTRGV fieldhouse in Edinburg. The athletes participated in a variety of drills involving shooting, rebounding and fastbreak transitions.
Before the players and coaching staff entered the gym, the atmosphere of the facility was silent, like the calm before a storm. The energy shifted quickly as the team members began to roll in. Music blasting, whistles blowing and shoes squeaking against the gym floor are some of the sounds one would hear at the UTRGV Men’s basketball practice.
The practice took place three days before their first game of the season against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The men lost 87 – 67. They then played the Creighton Bluejays two days later and lost 99 – 86.
On Sunday the men played their first home game of the season and came out victorious against Champion Christian College blowing out the Tigers 110-60.
The Vaquero’s next game will be Friday where they will face the Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
Redshirt junior guard Howie Fleming Jr. soars through the air to finger roll the ball into the basket during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Freshman guard Jaylen Washington shoots the ball during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Redshirt sophomore forward Marshal Destremau hangs on the rim after dunking the ball during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Head Coach Kahlil Fennel watches his players with whistle in hand during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Freshman guard RJ Nance pulls up for a three-pointer during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Sophomore forward Tommy Gankhuyag (left) guards junior center Mustafo Vanjov during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Redshirt junior guard Fadi Mougharbel looks to the rim after shooting a three-pointer during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Redshirt sophomore forward Marshal Destremau (21), redshirt junior guard Fadi Mougharbel (15), graduate student guard DK Thorn (3) and assistant coach Anthony Wilkins (far right) listen to head Coach Kahlil Fennel during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Redshirt junior guard Howie Fleming Jr. drains a three-pointer from the corner during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Redshirt junior guard Howie Fleming Jr. spots up for a three-pointer during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Graduate student guard DK Thorn hustles down the court during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
Head Coach Kahlil Fennel watches his players intently during practice Nov. 1 at the UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg.
