UTSA women’s basketball turned four team values—Pride, Growth, Mental Toughness and Competitive—into a championship rallying cry, winning the 2026 American Conference Tournament and reaching the NCAA Tournament. As the Roadrunners begin the 2026-27 season, those values remain central alongside the team’s established goal: “Cash In” by returning to the NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • UTSA won 4 games in 4 days to claim the conference tournament title.
  • The No. 6 seed defeated the conference’s No. 7, No. 3, No. 2 and No. 1 seeds.
  • The Roadrunners reached the NCAA Tournament for the 3rd time in program history and first time since 2009.
  • UTSA snapped Rice’s 22-game winning streak with a 61-52 regular-season win, then beat the Owls 54-40 in the title game.
Yes, But

UTSA’s breakthrough followed a difficult season marked by the departure of two major award winners and multiple injuries. The Roadrunners’ NCAA run ended with a loss to top overall seed UConn, but reaching the tournament fulfilled a major program goal.

What’s Next

UTSA will celebrate its championship Nov. 16 against Louisiana at the Convocation Center. The banner unveiling is scheduled just before the 6:30 p.m. tipoff; the first 250 fans will receive replica championship rings.

Bottom Line

P.G.M.C. helped UTSA turn a season at a crossroads into a conference title and NCAA berth. The Roadrunners are carrying that culture into 2026-27, with accountability and a return to the tournament as the aim.