UTSA Roadrunners Set to Clash with Rice Owls at Convocation Center

As the UTSA Roadrunners prepare to host the Rice Owls at the UTSA Convocation Center, fans are anticipating a competitive matchup. The Roadrunners have displayed fluctuating performance in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas for improvement.

Analyzing past games, we see a team that has struggled with consistency. In their last game against Temple Owls, they fell short by 8 points in a low-scoring affair where they managed only 48 points compared to Temple's 56. Their shooting was subpar with field goal percentages of 36 percent and an especially troubling three-point percentage of just 8 percent. However, they demonstrated defensive prowess with six blocks and seven steals.

In contrast, during their visit to Denton against North Texas Mean Green, the Roadrunners emerged victorious with a score of 66-63. They improved their field goal percentage to 41 percent and shot better from beyond the arc at 30 percent. Despite committing more personal fouls (24), they maintained an assists-turnover ratio of nearly one (0.87), which is indicative of smarter ball handling.

The game before that saw them scoring an impressive 70 points against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane but ultimately losing by four points in a high-scoring duel. The team showed strength inside the paint scoring 40 points but had issues on defense allowing Tulsa to shoot at an efficient rate from both two-point range (63 percent) and three-point range (36 percent).

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for UTSA Roadrunners to capitalize on home-court advantage and refine their gameplay further. Fans can expect them to focus on improving shooting accuracy while maintaining defensive intensity.

Mark your calendars for March 5th at 6:30 PM local time when these two teams face off in San Antonio at the UTSA Convocation Center. Supporters can catch all the action live as it unfolds on court – don't miss out!