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UTSA women claim American championship, earn NCAA Tournament berth
The Roadrunners won four straight games to clinch their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2009.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:22am
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The No. 6 seed UTSA Roadrunners women's basketball team ripped off four consecutive wins in the American Athletic Conference Tournament to claim the conference championship and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This marks the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2009.
Why it matters
The UTSA women's basketball team's conference tournament championship and NCAA Tournament berth is a significant achievement for the program, which has struggled in recent years to reach the national stage. This success will raise the profile of the team and the university, and provide a boost of excitement for the San Antonio community.
The details
The Roadrunners, seeded sixth in the conference tournament, won four games in four days to claim the American Athletic Conference title. This included victories over higher-seeded opponents Memphis, UCF, and top-seeded Houston in the championship game. The team's gritty performance and ability to win close games against tough competition earned them the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
- The American Athletic Conference Tournament took place from March 10-14, 2026.
- UTSA won the conference championship game on March 14, 2026.
The players
UTSA Roadrunners
The women's basketball team of the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Division I program that competes in the American Athletic Conference.
What they’re saying
“This team has worked so hard all season and they deserve this moment. I'm so proud of their determination and resilience to get us to the NCAA Tournament.”
— Krista Gerlich, Head Coach, UTSA Roadrunners (expressnews.com)
What’s next
The UTSA Roadrunners will now await their seeding and first-round opponent in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, which begins on March 20, 2026.
The takeaway
The UTSA Roadrunners' conference tournament championship and NCAA Tournament berth is a major milestone for the program, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest level of women's college basketball and providing a boost of excitement and pride for the San Antonio community.
