UTSA Roadrunners Struggle Through Disappointing Season

Roadrunners suffer 84-67 loss to Wichita State, face potential program changes

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The UTSA Roadrunners basketball team is enduring one of the worst seasons in program history, sitting at 5-24 overall and 1-16 in the American Conference with just one game remaining. Plagued by injuries that have left them with just six healthy players, the Roadrunners have plummeted to the bottom of the conference standings and are on pace to set a new program record for fewest league wins in a season. Head coach Austin Claunch acknowledged the need to "look in the mirror" and evaluate what changes are necessary to turn the program around.

Why it matters

UTSA's dismal season has raised questions about the direction of the basketball program and the long-term vision of head coach Austin Claunch, who is in the second year of a five-year contract. The Roadrunners' struggles have sparked discussions about the team's future, potential roster changes, and whether Claunch will remain the coach beyond this season.

The details

In their latest loss to Wichita State, the Roadrunners shot just 33.3% from the field and recorded only three assists, including zero in the first half. Injuries have decimated the roster, with the team listing a league-high six players on the American Conference injury report. Key contributors like Vasean Allette, Austin Nunez, Macaleab Rich, and others have missed significant time, forcing Claunch to rely on a limited rotation of just six healthy players in recent games.

  • The Roadrunners are 5-24 overall and 1-16 in the American Conference, with just one game remaining in the regular season.
  • UTSA is on pace to set a new program record for fewest league wins in a season, having notched at least three conference wins in every previous year.
  • The Roadrunners' 84-67 loss to Wichita State came on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Austin Claunch

The head coach of the UTSA Roadrunners, who is in the second year of a five-year contract.

Baboucarr Njie

A sophomore forward for the UTSA Roadrunners who has been forced to take on an unexpected role as a distributor due to the team's injury issues.

Dorian Hayes

A freshman starter for the UTSA Roadrunners.

Matheo Coffi

A freshman starter for the UTSA Roadrunners.

Kaidon Rayfield

A freshman forward for the UTSA Roadrunners who missed the game against Wichita State despite not being listed on the injury report.

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What they’re saying

“I've never been a part of something like that. We made too many mental mistakes to beat a good team and just didn't play as well as we've been playing.”

— Austin Claunch, Head Coach (expressnews.com)

“We're closer than our record certainly indicates. But a lot of things have to change within that, too. And if we do that the right way, then we'll be where we need to be next year.”

— Austin Claunch, Head Coach (expressnews.com)

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