EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — Daishen Nix scored 29 points and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers used a strong third quarter to hold off the Osceola Magic 113-108 on Monday night at Bert Ogden Arena. The Vipers outscored the Magic 32-22 in the third period to create decisive separation after leading 58-59 at halftime.

Jamal Cain led Osceola with 28 points in the losing effort. The Vipers improved to 4-5, while the Magic fell to 6-3.