Can the UTSA Roadrunners' Precision from Downtown Topple the Mustangs at Moody Coliseum?
The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners edged out a close victory against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs with a final score of 77-73. The Roadrunners now stand with an improved record, while the Mustangs face another mark in their loss column. In a game that saw numerous lead changes and ties, it was ultimately the precision from beyond the arc that made a significant difference.
At Moody Coliseum in Dallas, home to over 5,500 spectators for this encounter, both teams exhibited intense competition throughout. The UTSA Roadrunners showed remarkable accuracy from three-point range, hitting 43 percent of their attempts compared to just 31 percent by the Mustangs. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their scoring as they racked up 12 three-pointers during the game.
The Roadrunners also demonstrated efficiency at the free-throw line with an impressive 82 percent success rate. Their ability to convert these opportunities into points was crucial in maintaining their lead down the stretch. Moreover, they displayed strong teamwork with a total of 19 assists which facilitated effective ball movement and scoring opportunities.
Defensively, UTSA held its ground by collecting six blocks and four steals which helped disrupt SMU's offensive flow. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring 12 points off SMU's mistakes while limiting their own turnovers to just twelve for the entire game.
A standout performance came from inside where UTSA dominated with 26 points in paint compared to SMU's more substantial effort yielding them 32 points in that area. However, it was UTSA's balanced attack combining inside presence and perimeter shooting that kept them ahead.
Rebounding played a pivotal role as well; although SMU outrebounded UTSA by three boards overall (42-39), it was not enough to swing momentum fully in their favor as both teams fought hard on glass – evident through eight offensive rebounds secured by UTSA leading to thirteen second-chance points.
As fans look forward to future matchups after this conference game victory for UTSA Roadrunners, attention turns towards their next challenge on home turf against Temple Owls at UTSA Convocation Center located in San Antonio. Scheduled for March 10th at 3:00 PM local time (Central Time), fans can catch all action live via ESPN+ internet broadcast network ensuring they don't miss any part of what promises be another exciting college basketball showdown.