The UTSA men and women basketball teams secured their first wins in the American Athletic Conference, with the women defeating Wichita State 74-60 and the men clinching an overtime victory against Rice in Houston. It marks the second instance this season that both teams have won on the same day.

By the Numbers
  • Roadrunner women's overall record: 7-7
  • Roadrunner women's conference play record: 1-2
  • Elyssa Coleman's career high: 32 points and 19 rebounds
  • Next game for the Roadrunner women: Florida Atlantic on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
  • Next home game for the Roadrunner women: Sunday, January 14 at 2 p.m. against Charlotte
  • UTSA men's conference play record: 1-1
  • Points scored by Carlton Linguard: 24
  • Points scored by Dre Fuller Jr.: 23
  • Points scored by Jordan Ivy-Curry: 15
  • Points scored by Christian Tucker: 10
  • Next game for the Roadrunner men: Memphis Tigers on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
  • Next home game for the Roadrunner men: Saturday, hosting Charlotte at 7 p.m.
State of Play
  • Roadrunner women's next game: Trip to Florida Atlantic on Wednesday night
  • Roadrunner men's next game: Visit to the Memphis Tigers on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
  • Roadrunner women's next home game: Sunday, January 14 at 2 p.m. against Charlotte
  • Roadrunner men's next home game: Saturday, hosting Charlotte at 7 p.m.
Bottom Line

The UTSA men and women's basketball teams secured their first American Athletic Conference wins, highlighting a potential turning point in their season trajectory.