UTSA opens its 2026-27 season Friday against UNLV in Las Vegas, aiming to build on last year’s American Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance. The Roadrunners return senior Idara Udo and several experienced contributors, while adding four transfers and three freshmen. UNLV enters its second game of the season after a lopsided loss to No. 3 USC.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff: Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
  • UTSA went 18-16 last season and won four games in four days to claim the American Tournament title.
  • Idara Udo averaged 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game last season.
  • UNLV lost to No. 3 USC, 100-68, in its season opener.
Yes, But

UTSA’s postseason run ended with a Round of 64 loss to top-seeded UConn. UNLV also brings back key experience, including All-Mountain West first-team and all-defensive selection Meadow Roland.

State of Play
  • The game will stream on Mountain West+ and air in the San Antonio area on The Bull 93.3 FM, with worldwide radio access through iHeartRadio.
  • UTSA is entering its sixth season under coach Karen Aston and returns Udo, several former starters and a mix of transfers and freshmen.
What's Next

Friday’s opener offers UTSA an early test of how its returning core and newcomers fit together against a UNLV team looking to rebound from its loss to USC.

Bottom Line

UTSA begins the season with momentum from a championship and an NCAA berth—but sustaining that success will depend on turning a substantially reshaped roster into a cohesive team.