Rio Grande Valley vs. Austin

LEANDER, Texas (Interstat) — Kyle Mangas scored a game-high 34 points and Harrison Ingram recorded a massive double-double to lead the Austin Spurs to a 130-123 victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in a high-scoring G League contest on Sunday at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

The Spurs, who improved their record to 6-1, used a dominant 41-point fourth quarter to pull away from the Vipers after the teams were locked in a tight battle through the first three periods.

Mangas, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, was efficient from the field and added six rebounds and five assists in 39 minutes of action. His backcourt mate, Ingram, was a force on the glass, pulling down 16 rebounds to go with his 17 points and four assists.

The Vipers, who fell to 3-3, were led by J.D. Davison’s 25 points and six assists. Daishen Nix added 24 points for Rio Grande Valley, while Jae’sean Tate contributed 20 points off the bench in just 19 minutes.

Austin started strong, opening a 32-24 lead after the first quarter behind balanced scoring. But the Vipers responded with a 37-point second quarter to take a 61-54 lead into halftime.

The third quarter saw both teams continue their offensive onslaught, with Rio Grande Valley maintaining a slim 98-89 advantage heading into the final period. The Spurs then unleashed their decisive run, outscoring the Vipers by 18 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Austin’s depth proved crucial as Riley Minix posted 14 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Jayden Nunn and Stanley Umude added 16 and 18 points, respectively. Trey McGowens also reached double figures with 11 points.

For Rio Grande Valley, John Knight III scored 13 points with six rebounds and two blocks, but the Vipers could not contain Austin’s late-game surge.

The game was a back-and-forth affair featuring 15 lead changes and 10 ties before the Spurs seized control in the final minutes. Austin’s defense tightened in the fourth quarter, forcing several key turnovers that led to transition opportunities.

The two teams will meet again on Monday in a quick rematch at the same venue.