RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that senior Kye Dickson, of the men's basketball team, is UTRGV Student-Athlete of the Week.
 
Dickson led the Vaqueros against No. 13 Illinois with a season-high 21 points. Dickson went 8-of-14 from the floor while grabbing five rebounds. 
 
On the season, Dickson is averaging 9.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Dickson is shooting 52.8% (19-36) from floor and 41.7% (5-12) from three-point range. With his 21-point performance, Dickson now has three games in double-figure scoring this season.
 
The Vaqueros will be back in action on Wednesday when they open Southland Conference play on the road against Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m. at the William R. Johnson Coliseum. 
 
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