UTSA Roadrunners News

Simpson leads UTSA against Wichita State after 22-point performance

UTSA faces the Wichita State Shockers after Jamir Simpson scored 22 points in UTSA's 82-81 loss to the East Carolina Pirates

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Kaidon Rayfield - DNP Wednesday Rayfield (ankle) did not appear in Wednesday's 82-81 loss against ECU.

Impact Rayfield's absence comes after the 6-foot-8 freshman aggravated an ankle injury during last week's loss against Tulsa. The freshman wing is averaging 6.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks in his first season at the collegiate level (26 games). Rayfield's status for Sunday's game against Wichita State is uncertain at this time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brent Moss - Suffers ankle injury Wednesday Moss suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's 82-81 loss to East Carolina, Jerry Briggs of TheJBReplay.com reports.

Impact Moss seemed to suffer an ankle injury during the second half of Wednesday's contest, although he was able to continue on in the game. Head coach Austin Claunch said that Moss was able to play through it based on adrenaline and that he expected Moss to be walking gingerly. Although it does not seem overly serious, it's certainly worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's clash versus Wichita State.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riley and East Carolina take down UTSA 82-81

Jordan Riley scored 27 points to lead the East Carolina Pirates and Demitri Gardner made three free throws with three seconds remaining as the Pirates took down the UTSA Roadrunner...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Daniel Akitoby - Starts, scores 17 Akitoby logged a season-high 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 82-81 loss to East Carolina.

Impact After coming off the bench in the loss to Tulsa on Sunday, Akitoby started and played a season high of minutes. Coach Austin Claunch went with a six-man rotation to the benefit of the 6-9 senior. The Roadrunners lost their third straight game and host Wichita State on Sunday. Akitoby could start for the fifth time in the last six games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Nunez - Out once again Nunez (ankle) is out for Wednesday's matchup against East Carolina.

Impact Nunez will be sidelined for a fifth straight outing as the Roadrunners take on the Pirates at home. The junior guard's next chance to see action will be this Sunday against Wichita State.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina visits Simpson and UTSA

UTSA hosts the East Carolina Pirates after Jamir Simpson scored 20 points in UTSA's 100-74 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Green, Popoola guide Tulsa to 100-74 romp over UTSA

David Green had 27 points, Ade Popoola scored 26 with 10 rebounds and Tulsa beat UTSA 100-74

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jamir Simpson - Scores 20, grabs five boards Simpson totaled 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 100-74 loss to Tulsa.

Impact Simpson scored 20 points for the second time in three games. He has played at least 31 minutes in every conference game and averaged 13,7 points on 36.4 percent from the field, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Simpson's senior season has not gone the way the Southern Utah transfer would have liked, but he has led the Roadrunners in scoring. UTSA hosts East Carolina on Wednesday. Simpson had 11 points, five rebounds and four assists in the Feb. 11 loss to the Pirates.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Nunez - Out at Tulsa Nunez (ankle) is out for Sunday's game at Tulsa.

Impact Nunez will miss his fourth straight showing with an ankle injury, according to Jerry Briggs of TheJBReplay.com. The guard's chances of returning this regular season are looking slim.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mo Njie - Remaining out Sunday Njie (finger) is out for Sunday's game at Tulsa.

Impact Njie will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game because of a broken finger, according Jerry Briggs of TheJBReplay.com. The center has sat out most of Texas-San Antonio's February games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UTSA visits Barnstable and Tulsa

Tulsa takes on the UTSA Roadrunners after Miles Barnstable scored 25 points in Tulsa's 79-74 win over the Charlotte 49ers

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Florida Atlantic secures 60-52 victory against UTSA to snap 6-game skid

Led by Josiah Parker's 16 points and 13 rebounds, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 60-52 to snap a six-game skid

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Baboucarr Njie - Scores 21, grabs eight boards Njie had 21 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 60-52 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Despite coming off the bench in the last two games, the 6-6 sophomore has played major minutes (35.0 per game) and provided 18.5 points on 66.7 percent from the field with with 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals. Njie had started six of the previous seven games, but has been effective off the bench. The Roadrunners play at Tulsa on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Hayes - Returns to action Hayes (shoulder) totaled one point (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one steal across 11 minutes during Wednesday's 60-52 loss to Florida Atlantic.

Impact Hayes, who missed UTSA's previous four games, logged a point and a steal during Wednesday's loss against the Owls. The 6-foot-5 freshman, who was averaging 8.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, two assists and 0.8 steals in the 21 games prior to his injury (29.9 minutes per game), will look to continue working his way back to full strength.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Hayes - Questionable against FAU Hayes (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Hayes has missed the last four games for the Roadrunners, so he'll hopefully be able to make his return in the conference matchup against the Owls. The freshman guard's status should be determined nearer to tip-off. He's averaged 8.4 points per game through 21 contests this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Nunez - Out vs. FAU Nunez (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Nunez will miss his third straight contest with an unknown ailment. The starting guard's next chance to play will be this Sunday at Tulsa. His absence should pave the way for another LJ Brown start.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mo Njie - Out for another game Njie (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against FAU.

Impact Njie will be inactive for his third straight game as he works back from an unknown injury. The starting center's absence should give Daniel Akitoby another start. Njie's next chance to play will be Sunday at Tulsa.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

UTSA hosts Florida Atlantic after Vanterpool's 26-point game

Florida Atlantic visits the UTSA Roadrunners after Devin Vanterpool scored 26 points in the Owls' 83-81 overtime loss to the South Florida Bulls

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

UTSA earns 88-79 victory over Charlotte, snaps 17-game skid

Led by Jamir Simpson's 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Charlotte 49ers 88-79 to snap a 17-game skid

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Jamir Simpson - Leads 'Runners to first AC win Simpson notched 20 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 39 minutes during Sunday's 88-79 win over Charlotte.

Impact The Roadrunners finally broke into the win column in conference and they did it on the road no less. Simspon had his ninth 20-point game of the season and set standards in rebounds and assists. UTSA snapped a 17-game losing streak overall. The team hosts FAU on Wednesday. Simpsons had nine points in the Dec. 31 loss to the Owls.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Hayes - Dealing with shoulder injury Hayes (shoulder) did not play during Sunday's 88-79 victory over Charlotte due to a shoulder injury, per Jerry Briggs of TheJBReplay.com.

Impact Hayes was previously reported to be working through an undisclosed injury but is dealing with a shoulder issue. The 6-foot-5 freshman has missed each of the team's last four contests and has averaged 8.4 points per game through 21 contests for the Roadrunners this season. His next chance to return will come against Florida Atlantic on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

UTSA faces Charlotte on 17-game skid

UTSA aims to stop its 17-game skid with a win against Charlotte

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Riley scores 19 as East Carolina knocks off UTSA 88-72

Led by Jordan Riley's 19 points, the East Carolina Pirates defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 88-72 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Dorian Hayes - DNP Wednesday Hayes (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 88-72 loss against ECU.

Impact Hayes missed his third-straight game as the Roadrunners were taken down by the Pirates on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-5 freshman, who is averaging 8.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, two assists and 0.8 steals across 21 games (19 starts), will have his next chance to suit up Sunday against UNC-Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Simpson leads UTSA against Wichita State after 22-point performance

Riley and East Carolina take down UTSA 82-81

East Carolina visits Simpson and UTSA

Green, Popoola guide Tulsa to 100-74 romp over UTSA

UTSA visits Barnstable and Tulsa

Florida Atlantic secures 60-52 victory against UTSA to snap 6-game skid

UTSA hosts Florida Atlantic after Vanterpool's 26-point game

UTSA earns 88-79 victory over Charlotte, snaps 17-game skid

UTSA faces Charlotte on 17-game skid

Riley scores 19 as East Carolina knocks off UTSA 88-72