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Behind the scenes in Athletics

Karina Rodriguez April 26, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER UTRGV Athletics staff consists of more than what spectators see on the...

Seek help when you need it

Karina Rodriguez April 26, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER College is a stressful time when focusing on academics often means leaving...

2 UTRGV athletes near end of collegiate careers Desirea Buerge competes March 27 in the shotput event in the Victor Lopez Classic at Rice University in Houston. Photo Courtesy Juan DeLeon

Desirea Buerge competes March 27 in the shotput event in the Victor Lopez Classic at Rice University in Houston. Photo Courtesy Juan DeLeon

2 UTRGV athletes near end of collegiate careers

Karina Rodriguez April 19, 2021

Karina Rodriguez| THE RIDER As the semester comes to an end, UTRGV Athletics is preparing to lose...

Men’s soccer semi-final loss

UTRGV Men’s Soccer junior forward Reshaun Walkes (left) fights for the ball against a University of the Incarnate Word player April 9 in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex in Edinburg. In the 66th minute, Walkes pushed the ball into the corner of the net, which was set up by a deflected pass by senior forward William Akio. UTRGV won 1-0. Photo Courtesy UTRGV Athletics

Men’s soccer semi-final loss

Karina Rodriguez April 16, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER The UTRGV Men’s Soccer team, which entered the Western Athletic Conference Tournament...

Matt Figger appointed as men’s basketball head coach Matt Figger is shown during an Athletics news conference held last Tuesday. Figger was introduced to the media as the new head coach of UTRGV’s Men’s Basketball Team. Photo Courtesy/UTRGV Athletics

Matt Figger is shown during an Athletics news conference held last Tuesday. Figger was introduced to the media as the new head coach of UTRGV’s Men’s Basketball Team. Photo Courtesy/UTRGV Athletics

Matt Figger appointed as men’s basketball head coach

Karina Rodriguez April 12, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER UTRGV Athletics has appointed Matt Figger as the new men’s head basketball...

Your self-care is overdue

Karina Rodriguez April 7, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER As I am nearing the end of my last semester in college,...

Men’s golf prepares for tournaments Alex Summers competes March 20 in the Big Texan Invitational at Comanche Trace Golf Course in Kerrville. Summers posted a final round even-par 72 to finish tied for ninth with a three-round score of 218. UTRGV Athletics

Alex Summers competes March 20 in the Big Texan Invitational at Comanche Trace Golf Course in Kerrville. Summers posted a final round even-par 72 to finish tied for ninth with a three-round score of 218. UTRGV Athletics

Men’s golf prepares for tournaments

Karina Rodriguez April 5, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER The UTRGV Men’s Golf Team has had a successful season so far...

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Karina Rodriguez March 29, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER Since classes have been moved online and the world seems to be...

UTRGV Athletics sells shirts to honor late Coach Hill UTRGV Athletics is selling commemorative shirts to honor the late men’s basketball Head Coach Lew Hill. Shirts are available on the website utrgvgearm.merchorders.com. Photo Courtesy UTRGV Athletics

UTRGV Athletics is selling commemorative shirts to honor the late men’s basketball Head Coach Lew Hill. Shirts are available on the website utrgvgearm.merchorders.com. Photo Courtesy UTRGV Athletics

UTRGV Athletics sells shirts to honor late Coach Hill

Karina Rodriguez March 26, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER UTRGV Athletics is selling commemorative shirts to honor the late men’s basketball...

UTRGV baseball games underway UTRGV infielder Christian Sepulveda waits to bat during the March 7 game against the Northern Illinois University Huskies at the UTRGV Baseball Stadium in Edinburg. The Vaqueros won the non-conference game 5-4. Photos Courtesy UTRGV Athletics

UTRGV infielder Christian Sepulveda waits to bat during the March 7 game against the Northern Illinois University Huskies at the UTRGV Baseball Stadium in Edinburg. The Vaqueros won the non-conference game 5-4. Photos Courtesy UTRGV Athletics

UTRGV baseball games underway

Karina Rodriguez March 22, 2021

Karina Rodriguez | THE RIDER Now that the UTRGV Baseball Team has already started its season, spectators...

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Behind the scenes in Athletics

Seek help when you need it

2 UTRGV athletes near end of collegiate careers

Men’s soccer semi-final loss

Matt Figger appointed as men’s basketball head coach

Your self-care is overdue

Men’s golf prepares for tournaments

Spend time in nature

UTRGV Athletics sells shirts to honor late Coach Hill

UTRGV baseball games underway

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