Can the UTSA Roadrunners' Overtime Surge Overcome the Rice Owls at Jerabeck?
The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Rice Owls, with a final score of 89-82. The Roadrunners now stand with an improved record, while the Owls face another setback to their season tally. The game extended into overtime after both teams were locked in a tie, showcasing the competitive spirit between these conference rivals.
The UTSA Roadrunners displayed remarkable resilience throughout the game. Their offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot 48 percent from the field and an impressive 45 percent from beyond the arc. The team's free throw accuracy was also noteworthy, making 83 percent of their attempts from the line. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their overall score.
Defensively, UTSA made their presence felt by racking up ten steals and securing one block, which helped disrupt Rice's offensive flow. They also managed to out-rebound their opponents with a total of 39 rebounds; eleven were offensive boards that provided crucial second-chance opportunities resulting in ten second-chance points.
One area where UTSA excelled was capitalizing on turnovers; they scored seventeen points off turnovers compared to Rice's sixteen. Despite committing seventeen turnovers themselves, they maintained an assists-turnover ratio of 1.2 thanks to distributing eighteen assists over the course of play.
The team showed depth and versatility as well, with contributions across various statistical categories including twenty-six points in paint and nine fast break points which underscored their ability to execute effectively in transition.
On Rice's side, despite falling short in overtime scoring only five points against UTSA's twelve, they demonstrated strong inside play by scoring thirty-six points in paint and shooting a higher two-point percentage at fifty-eight percent compared to UTSA’s fifty percent.
Looking ahead for fans of The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners: The next challenge awaits them away from home against Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on January 10th at 7:00 PM Central Time. This upcoming matchup can be caught live on ESPN+, ensuring fans won't miss any action as these two teams clash on court.