Suspended UTSA coach Austin Claunch arrested for DWI after passing out in car

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Suspended UTSA coach Austin Claunch arrested for DWI after passing out in car
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Austin Claunch, the suspended UTSA men's basketball coach, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after being found passed out in a running Mercedes outside a Stripes convenience store in Corpus Christi on Tuesday. A police report noted Claunch had been observed stumbling inside the store prior to his arrest. Following his release on $1,500 bond, Claunch expressed remorse, acknowledging a 'grave error in judgement.' UTSA athletics director Lisa Campos announced his suspension, stating the university is reviewing the incident and will determine appropriate next steps. Assistant coach Nick Bowman will take over as acting head coach as the team prepares for its season opener against San Jose State.

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  • •Claunch found passed out in a car with engine running.
  • •Suspension follows immediate police report and acknowledgment of error.
  • •Nick Bowman appointed acting head coach for upcoming season opener.
  • •UTSA will assess the situation before deciding next steps.
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  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Suspended UTSA basketball coach passed out in car outside convenience store before DWI arrest
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Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department found Austin Claunch passed out in a Mercedes Tuesday in the parking lot of a Stripes convenience store.

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