Officially announcing their 2024-25 regular season schedule, UTSA men’s basketball has made sure to include multiple gems in their sea of 30 games. While almost every matchup possesses some level of importance, there are three in particular that will prove to be the best of the year.
Opponent: St Mary’s CA
Date: Dec. 3
Starting their December campaign in Moraga, the Roadrunners will look to take on the Gaels of St. Mary’s College of California on Dec. 3. The matchup will serve as one of the first true tests for UTSA, as their opponent consistently produces stellar guard play along with excellent coaching. Finishing last year with a 27-5 record and a third consecutive NCAA tournament berth, the team has remained one of the most respected within the West Coast Conference. The game will undoubtedly be an exciting one, as it will give fans a chance to see how the Roadrunners will size up against a proven opponent. If the team hopes to make a deep conference tournament run in March, they will first need to prove themselves against elite programs such as St. Mary’s.
Opponent: Arkansas
Date: Dec. 7
Traveling to Fayetteville, Arkansas almost immediately after their battle with St. Mary’s, UTSA will once again be tested in a non-conference matchup against the University of Arkansas on Dec. 7. A newfound powerhouse thanks to the hiring of former Kentucky head coach John Calipari, the Razorbacks have been touted by numerous analysts as one of the premier teams in college basketball. Coming in as a heavy underdog, the Roadrunners will have to play at their best if they hope to steal a win in Fayetteville. The head-to-head matchup of the ‘Runnersguards Skylar Wicks and Primo Spears against touted stars D.J Wagner and Johnell Davis will surely be one of the best of the year. The game is set to be one of the three best in UTSA’s schedule.
Opponent: Memphis
Date: March 4
Marked as the last home game of the regular season, the Roadrunners will host conference opponent Memphis University on March 4 in what looks to be a packed Convocation Center. Coached by NBA legend Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, the Tigers have consistently been a thorn in the ‘Runners’ side, as UTSA has failed to corral a win against the rival university. The game stands out as one of the best on UTSA’s schedule due to the level of opponents and hype surrounding the game. With an almost completely new roster, the Roadrunners seem better suited than ever to finally take down their infamous conference adversary. Hoping to secure the university’s first win against Memphis, the matchup will be one best experienced in the halls of the Convocation Center.
Each of the three games will serve as some of the best UTSA basketball has to offer. All of them possess elite levels of play, high stakes and great opportunities for the Roadrunners and the future of their season.
