UTSA Roadrunners struggle on offense in loss to Florida Atlantic

Baboucarr Njie scores 21 points, but rest of team shoots just 21.2% in defeat

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The UTSA Roadrunners suffered a tough loss against the Florida Atlantic Owls, with the team struggling mightily on the offensive end. Baboucarr Njie led the Roadrunners with 21 points, but the rest of the squad shot just 21.2% from the field in the defeat.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the UTSA Roadrunners, who were looking to build momentum after a strong start to the season. The team's offensive struggles will be a concern moving forward as they aim to compete in their conference and potentially make a postseason run.

The details

In the game against Florida Atlantic, the Roadrunners were unable to find their rhythm on offense, with the team shooting just 21.2% from the field. Baboucarr Njie was the lone bright spot, scoring 21 points, but the rest of the team was unable to provide consistent scoring support. The Roadrunners struggled to generate open looks and convert their opportunities, ultimately falling to the Owls.

  • The game took place on February 19, 2026.

The players

Baboucarr Njie

A key player for the UTSA Roadrunners, Njie led the team with 21 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We need to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to get our offense going. This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Baboucarr Njie, UTSA Roadrunners player (expressnews.com)

The takeaway

The UTSA Roadrunners' offensive struggles in this game highlight the need for the team to find more consistent scoring options beyond Baboucarr Njie. As they look to bounce back, the Roadrunners will need to focus on improving their shooting and ball movement to put themselves in a better position to win games moving forward.