UTSA seals first win of season with late 3-pointers against VMI
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

UTSA secured its first victory of the season with a 70-68 win over VMI on November 7, 2026. Trailing by four points with under two minutes remaining, UTSA staged a comeback with an 8-0 run—highlighted by critical 3-pointers from Demari Williams and Preston Turner. The Roadrunners, now 1-1, were fueled by strong defensive efforts, forcing 18 turnovers from VMI while limiting their shooting to 39.3%. Acting coach Nick Bowman led the team after head coach Austin Claunch was suspended prior to the game. The Roadrunners aim to capitalize on this momentum in their next matchup.
- •UTSA improves to 1-1 this season.
- •VMI drops to 1-2 after the loss.
- •The game featured a late 8-0 run by UTSA.
- •UTSA's defense held VMI to 39.3% shooting.
- •Nick Bowman fills in as acting coach for UTSA.
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — UTSA finds late spark, earns season's first win by topping VMI
"A pair of critical 3-pointers during the final minute lifted the Roadrunners to their first win of the 2026-27 season.
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