UTSA Convocation Center Set to Host Men's Basketball: UTSA Roadrunners vs North Texas Mean Green
As the UTSA Roadrunners prepare to welcome the North Texas Mean Green to the UTSA Convocation Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Roadrunners have shown a strong offensive performance in their past games, which could be an essential factor in this upcoming matchup.
In their last home game against Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, the Roadrunners displayed an impressive offensive prowess by scoring 90 points. Their shooting was particularly effective; they hit nearly half of their field goals and showed remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of 48 percent. Additionally, they were almost flawless from the free-throw line, making 89 percent of their attempts.
However, defense has been an area for potential improvement as evidenced in their away game against Utah Utes where they allowed 91 points. Despite this setback, it's worth noting that they managed to score 70 points themselves with a solid three-point shooting performance at 39 percent.
The team's resilience was tested in another away game against New Mexico Lobos where they scored 76 points but conceded 94. The Roadrunners' ability to create second-chance opportunities through offensive rebounds stood out as they collected nine compared to just three by Utah Utes in the previous match.
Looking ahead at the upcoming encounter with North Texas Mean Green, maintaining strong shooting percentages while tightening up defensively could be key strategies for UTSA. Playing on home turf should also provide them with an additional boost given their previous high-scoring display at UTSA Convocation Center.
Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars for December 23rd when these two teams face off at 1:00 AM UTC (December 22nd local time). The action will unfold live on ESPN+, ensuring supporters won't miss any of the excitement from San Antonio's own UTSA Convocation Center.