UTSA Roadrunners Edge Out South Florida Bulls in a Close Encounter
In a tightly contested American Athletic Quarterfinal 2, the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners narrowly outscored the South Florida Bulls with a final tally of 58-56. The Roadrunners' season record now stands at an even keel, while the Bulls have to acknowledge another addition to their loss column.
The game was characterized by frequent lead changes and both teams found themselves deadlocked on twelve occasions. The University of Texas at San Antonio demonstrated remarkable resilience and teamwork throughout the match. Their offensive efforts were led by an impressive field goal percentage of 44 percent, which included converting five out of seventeen three-point attempts into valuable points. The team's two-point attempts were particularly effective, with more than half finding their mark.
Defensively, the Roadrunners showcased their prowess with five blocks and three steals that contributed to their narrow victory over the Bulls. Despite committing more personal fouls than their opponents, they managed to maintain composure and control of the game when it mattered most.
The South Florida Bulls put up a formidable fight as well. They excelled in free throw accuracy with an outstanding 93 percent success rate but struggled from beyond the arc and within field goal range overall. Their defensive rebounding was noteworthy; however, it wasn't enough to secure them a win against UTSA's balanced attack.
A key factor in UTSA's victory was their ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities where they scored ten points compared to eleven by USF. Moreover, UTSA’s assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 1.29 reflecting better ball distribution under pressure despite committing fourteen turnovers during play.
The upcoming game for the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners will be held on March 12th against East Carolina Pirates at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX – home ground for UTSA this time around. Fans can look forward to catching all the action live from Dickies Arena or tune into broadcasts scheduled for that evening at 6:00 PM Central Time.