CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men's basketball team will play the remainder of its home schedule at the American Bank Center this year, getting back this weekend by hosting UTRGV Saturday and Northwestern State Monday.
The Islanders (10-6, 3-1 SLC) will tip-off against the Vaqueros (10-5, 2-2 SLC) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in a doubleheader with the women's team who go before at 1 p.m. They will then take on Northwestern State (6-8, 3-1 SLC) Monday night at 7 p.m.
Saturday's game against UTRGV will also be the South Texas Showdown, presented by Rally Credit Union. The South Texas Showdown is an annual institutional rivalry where the Islanders and Vaqueros compete against each other across 12 sports. Saturday's winner will earn three points towards the competition, in addition to having the opportunity to earn an attendance point for the team that draws the bigger crowd.
The Islanders lead the all-time series 6-2 and is currently leading this year's Showdown 13.0-4.0.
Islanders Athletics will also be offering a "Two for Two" special on Saturday, where middle reserved and reserved tickets are just $2 for two games as the men's game will follow the women in a doubleheader. In addition, Saturday will have a concessions special with select concession locations offering $4 beverages and hot dogs.
Both games will be available to watch live on ESPN+ with
Steven King on the call.
Game 17 // A&M-Corpus Christi vs. UTRGV
Date: Saturday, Jan. 11
Time: 3:30 p.m. CT
Location: American Bank Center // Corpus Christi, TX
Game Notes
Watch Live
Live Stats
Tickets
Socials: @IsandersMBB // @Islanders_MBB
Game 18 // A&M-Corpus Christi vs. Northwestern State
Date: Monday, Jan. 13
Time: 7 p.m. CT
Location: American Bank Center // Corpus Christi, TX
Game Notes
Watch Live
Live Stats
Tickets
Socials: @IslandersMBB // @Islanders_MBB
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