UTSA women's basketball team was defeated by East Carolina in the conference semifinals after leading for most of the game, losing 55-54 due to a late 14-4 run by the Pirates.

The Big Picture

The defeat in the semifinals marks the end of the Roadrunners' run in the conference tournament, highlighting the unpredictable nature of March Madness in collegiate sports.

By the Numbers
  • The Roadrunners lost to East Carolina 55-54 after a 14-4 run in the final minutes of the game.
  • The 17 wins this year are the most by UTSA's women's basketball team since the 2008-09 season.
State of Play
  • UTSA's women's basketball team finished fourth in their first year in the American conference.
  • The team showed improvement under Karen Aston's coaching, marking the first winning season since 2014-15.
What's Next

UTSA women’s basketball team will await tournament selections on Sunday to see if they qualify for other postseason tournaments beyond the conference championship.

Bottom Line

Despite falling short in the conference tournament, UTSA women's basketball exhibited growth this season under new coaching, hinting at a promising trajectory for future competitions and potential tournament success.