In a highly anticipated matchup, the UTSA women’s basketball team will face off against Texas A&M-San Antonio at the Convocation Center this Saturday at 1 p.m. This game is a key part of the San Antonio Challenge, an exhibition event aimed at benefiting the Roadrunners’ student-athletes through NCAA revenue-sharing.
Sponsored by Harvey Najim, the San Antonio Challenge not only supports the UTSA basketball programs but also contributes to local initiatives focused on reading and literacy. Furthermore, it aids educational development within the Harlandale Independent School District (ISD). Following the women’s game, the men’s team will compete against UIW at 3:30 p.m. in the same venue.
Tickets for the event are priced at $15 for adults and $13 for children and military personnel. General admission seating ensures that fans can easily find a spot to enjoy the action, and tickets are available for purchase online.
This event serves as an excellent opportunity for fans to get their first glimpse of the defending American Conference Regular Season Champions. Under the guidance of head coach Karen Aston, beginning her fifth season, UTSA aims to build on its remarkable 26-5 record from the previous season, where they dominated league play with a 17-1 record. Key to their campaign will be Preseason All-Conference First Team selection Idara Udo, poised to lead the team in their pursuit of another title.
Idara Udo made significant contributions last season, earning Second-Team All-Conference honors and leading the league in offensive rebounds with a total of 67. She averaged 7.6 rebounds per game, ranking ninth in the American, and maintained a free-throw shooting percentage of 73.8%, placing her eighth in the league. Additionally, she recorded 17 blocked shots, ranking 14th in the conference, all while anchoring a top-tier defense.
The Roadrunners achieved a notable NET ranking of 66 at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, their highest since the inception of the NET rankings. UTSA excelled in various NCAA statistical categories, standing out in rebound margin (ninth at 9.4), offensive rebounds per game (11th at 15.8), winning percentage (12th at .897), scoring defense (22nd at 55.9), rebounds per game (23rd at 40.7), and field goal percentage defense (24th at 36.8).
Texas A&M-San Antonio, which established its athletic department in 2020, made a strong debut in the NAIA and Red River Athletic Conference. The women’s basketball team began competing in October 2024, finishing their inaugural season with an impressive 18-12 record, including a 14-10 mark in conference play, before being eliminated in the RRAC Tournament Semifinals by LSU-Shreveport.
For the latest updates on UTSA Women’s Basketball throughout the season, fans can visit goutsa.com or follow the program on social media at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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