UTSA Roadrunners explained

UTSA Roadrunners
University:University of Texas at San Antonio
Association:NCAA
Conference:American Athletic Conference
Division:Division I (FBS)
Director:Lisa Campos
Location:San Antonio, Texas
Teams:17
Stadium:Alamodome
Baseballfield:Roadrunner Field
Basketballarena:Convocation Center
Mascot:Rowdy
Nickname:Roadrunners
Fightsong:Go Roadrunners, Go!
Pageurl:http://www.goutsa.com

The UTSA Roadrunners is a collegiate athletic program that represents the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The UTSA Roadrunners are also commonly referred to as "UTSA", "Roadrunners", or "Runners", and are represented by the mascot Rowdy. The origin of Rowdy dates back to 1977, when the Roadrunner was chosen as the university's mascot by student election.[1]

The Roadrunners compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference in 17 varsity sports. UTSA is San Antonio's only institution that competes in Division I FBS. UTSA joined the Western Athletic Conference on July 1, 2012.[2] In April 2012, it was announced that UTSA would join Conference USA on July 1, 2013.[3] Eight years later on October 21, 2021, it was announced that UTSA would join the American Athletic Conference on July 1, 2023.[4]

The UTSA Cheer team has garnered two National Cheerleading Associations’ (NCA) collegiate national championships, first in 2012[5] and again in 2021.[6] [7] The cheer team has also secured a pair of top 5 finishes in 2019.[8] [9]

Sports sponsored

Basketball
Cross country
Cross country Golf
Soccer
Golf Softball
Tennis Tennis
Track & field† Track & field†
Volleyball

Conference affiliations


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Football

See main article: UTSA Roadrunners football. In December 2008, UTSA announced the planned expansion of the athletics program centered on a new football program.[10] The team's first head coach was former Miami Hurricanes head coach Larry Coker. UTSA began practicing in August 2010 and began competing as an NCAA Division I FCS independent on September 3, 2011.[10] [11] On November 11, 2010, UTSA accepted an invitation for membership within the Western Athletic Conference in the Football Bowl Subdivision.[12] UTSA is now a member of the American Athletic Conference (The American), joining that league in 2023 after 10 years in Conference USA (CUSA). The Roadrunners won the CUSA championship in their last two seasons in that conference, winning the conference championship game over Western Kentucky in 2021 and North Texas in 2022. The team plays its home games at the Alamodome in Downtown San Antonio.

Basketball

Men's basketball

See main article: UTSA Roadrunners men's basketball. UTSA men's basketball began as an Independent in 1981 before joining the Trans America Athletic Conference, now known as the Atlantic Sun Conference, in 1986. March 12, 1988, UTSA defeated Georgia Southern 76–69 in overtime sending the Roadrunners to their first NCAA post season appearance.[13] [14] UTSA men's basketball has won 3 regular season championships, 4 conference tournaments, and has had 4 NCAA tournament appearances.[15] [16]

UTSA appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) post season play in 2018. In 2019 the Roadrunners were invited to the CIT again but turned down post season play.[17]

Women's basketball

See main article: UTSA Roadrunners women's basketball. The Roadrunners won their first ever Southland Conference Championship in 2008 defeating Lamar 65–56 at the Merrell Center. This also marked the UTSA women's basketball team's first NCAA Tournament berth in school history.

UTSA earned an NCAA Tournament berth for a second consecutive season[18] with a 74–63 win over top seed UT Arlington in the State Farm Southland Conference Tournament Championship Game on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Merrell Center.

The UTSA women's basketball team has earned 2 NCAA Tournament Appearances, 2 conference championships, 1 regular season title, and the 2011 Southland West Division Championship.

Baseball

See main article: UTSA Roadrunners baseball.

The UTSA baseball team was formed in 1992 where they initially competed in the Southland Conference. Built in 1993, UTSA plays at Roadrunner Field which is commonly known as "The Bird Bath." The Roadrunners have won 5 conference tournaments and have 3 NCAA post season appearances.

Softball

The UTSA softball team plays their home games at Roadrunner Field and initially competed in the Southland Conference since 1992. UTSA shattered its own NCAA record in 2007, hitting 105 round-trippers in 51 contests for a 2.06 average, eclipsing the 1.87 mark set in 2004 (101/54). The Roadrunners own three of the top six home run seasons in NCAA history 105 (2006), 103 (2005), 101 (2004) and set a conference record with 14 home runs in four games at the 2006 SLC Tournament.[19]

The Roadrunner softball team has 2 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2004, 2006), 3 Regular Season Southland Conference Titles (2004, 2005, 2006), and 2 Southland Conference Tournament Championships (2004, 2006).[20] [21] [22]

Volleyball

The Roadrunners volleyball team host their home games in the Convocation Center which has been dubbed "The Historic Convo" or "Convo" for short. The women's volleyball team began NCAA play in 1983 as an independent. In 1991 UTSA started play in the Southland Conference. In 2010 the Roadrunners won their second-ever Southland Conference Tournament Championship in program history[23] and head to the 2010 NCAA Tournament.[24] In 2012 the team played a single season in the Western athletics conference, the following year transitioned to conference USA. In 2014 the Roadrunners sweep Tulsa to win the Conference USA Regular Season Championship in 2013.[25] UTSA clinched their third NCAA Tournament berth in program history in 2013 by claiming the Conference USA Tournament Championship in four sets against Tulane (25–20, 25–16, 18–25, 25–23).[26] In 2014 the Roadrunners captured the Conference USA Regular Season Championship with a sweep of Rice (25–19, 25–21, 25–22). The volleyball team has 3 NCAA Tournament Appearances (2000, 2010, 2013), 3 Conference Tournament Championships (2000, 2010, 2013), and 5 Regular Season Championship Titles(1999, 2010, 2013, 2014).

I-35 Orange vs. Maroon rivalry

The I-35 Rivalry Orange vs. Maroon Rivalry series is the name given to the athletic competitions between the Roadrunners and the Texas State Bobcats. The name is derived from the Interstate highway that essentially links the two schools, which are in relatively close proximity to each other. In the beginning of the rivalry, a trophy was awarded to the winner of the men's basketball game. It has grown, however, to include all common sports the two schools compete with each other in throughout the academic year. A point system is used to crown a winner after the last competition between the schools in that year. The trophy is then inscribed with the annual winners and the winning institution retains the trophy for one year until the next winner is crowned.[27] [28]

Athletic achievements

Basketball

Men's

Women's

Baseball

Cross country/track and field (indoor/outdoor)

Football

Golf

Women's

Soccer

Softball

Volleyball

Commissioners cups

Final Four host site

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200420102011
20082021[95] [96] –
2018– –

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bird Watching Uniquely UTSA UTSA Sombrilla Spring/Summer 2015 UTSA The University of Texas at San Antonio. www.utsa.edu. April 6, 2019.
  2. Web site: WAC to Add Denver, UTSA and Texas State. Western Athletic Conference. November 11, 2010.
  3. News: McMurphy. Brett. C-USA Adding UTSA in 2013; North Texas, FIU, Louisiana Tech Also Likely. CBSSports.com. April 30, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120512104436/http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/brett-mcmurphy/18873583. May 12, 2012. April 28, 2012. dead.
  4. Web site: American Athletic Conference Announces the Addition of Six Universities. October 21, 2021. theamerican.org. en.
  5. Web site: UTSA Cheer wins NCA Collegiate National Championship on Friday. November 18, 2020. UTSA Athletics. en.
  6. Web site: Roadrunners victorious in 2021 National Cheerleaders Association championship. April 27, 2021. kens5.com. April 11, 2021. en-US.
  7. Web site: A look back at UTSA Cheer's second national title. May 14, 2021. UTSA Athletics. en.
  8. Web site: UTSA Cheer registers pair of top-five finishes at NCA Collegiate Championship. November 18, 2020. UTSA Athletics. en.
  9. Web site: Mione. Lindsey. UTSA Cheer places fifth at Nationals . November 18, 2020. The Paisano.
  10. Web site: UTSA receives go ahead to add football on Thursday . UTSA Roadrunners athletics . December 18, 2008 . December 19, 2008.
  11. Web site: UTSA football gets green light . Whisler, John . Briggs, Jerry . . December 18, 2008 . December 19, 2008.
  12. News: UTSA Will Pursue WAC Membership . McCarney, Dan . . August 19, 2010 . August 29, 2010.
  13. Web site: You've Got to Believe. utsa.edu. April 6, 2019.
  14. Web site: UTSA@50. utsa.edu. April 6, 2019.
  15. Web site: UTSA advances to NCAA Tournament with 75-72 victory against McNeese State. UTSA Athletics . en. May 8, 2020.
  16. Web site: UTSA hosts Stephen F. Austin for SLC Tournament Championship and NCAA automatic bid. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  17. Web site: UTSA basketball turns down postseason opportunity . March 17, 2019 . expressnews.com. April 6, 2019.
  18. Web site: Roadrunners to begin NCAA Tournament play against Baylor on Sunday. UTSA Athletics. April 9, 2019.
  19. Web site: Defending champion Roadrunners to kick off postseason play on Thursday. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  20. Web site: UTSA blasts UTA, 8-3, for SLC Tournament title, NCAA berth. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  21. Web site: UTSA wins SLC Tournament title with 11–3 run-ruling of Northwestern State; advances to first-ever NCAA Regional. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  22. Web site: Conference champion Roadrunners set for SLC Tournament. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  23. Web site: UTSA holds off Central Arkansas in five sets for Southland Tournament Championship. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  24. Web site: Roadrunners to play at No. 8 Texas in NCAA Tournament opener. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  25. Web site: Roadrunners sweep Tulsa to win Conference USA Regular Season Championship. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  26. Web site: UTSA topples Tulane for Conference USA Tournament Championship. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  27. http://txstatebobcats.cstv.com/promotions/maroon-orange.html txstatebobcats.cstv.com – Maroon vs. Orange Rivalry Series
  28. http://www.goutsa.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13100&ATCLID=1245922&KEY=&DB_OEM_ID=13100&DB_LANG=&IN_SUBSCRIBER_CONTENT= www.goutsa.com – I-35 Orange vs. Maroon Rivalry Series
  29. http://www.utsa.edu/about/Athletics/ About UTSA Athletics
  30. Web site: You've Got to Believe. www.utsa.edu. May 8, 2020.
  31. Web site: UTSA men claim share of Southland Conference title with 106-86 win over Southeastern Louisiana Friday. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  32. Web site: Hurd scores 23 to lead UTSA to Southland Conference Tournament title and automatic berth in NCAA Tournament. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  33. Web site: UTSA vs. Alabama State - Game Recap - March 16, 2011 - ESPN. March 30, 2021. ESPN.com. en.
  34. Web site: Roadrunners begin defense of SLC title at Texas-Arlington Saturday. UTSA Athletics. April 9, 2019.
  35. Web site: UTSA wins first-ever Southland Conference Championship on Saturday. UTSA Athletics. April 9, 2019.
  36. Web site: UTSA claims share of SLC Regular Season Championship with 65–51 win. UTSA Athletics. April 9, 2019.
  37. Web site: UTSA earns second consecutive NCAA Tournament berth on Saturday. UTSA Athletics. April 9, 2019.
  38. Web site: UTSA clinches Southland Conference West Division Championship on Saturday. UTSA Athletics. April 9, 2019.
  39. Web site: Roadrunners ready to battle Baylor at NCAA Waco Regional. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  40. Web site: Texas-San Antonio Wins BellSouth SLC Tournament . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  41. Web site: PHOTOS: UTSA honors 2007 and '08 baseball championship teams. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  42. Web site: UTSA Claims Second Consecutive Southland Baseball Regular Season Title . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  43. Web site: PHOTOS: UTSA honors 2007 and '08 baseball championship teams. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  44. Web site: Roadrunners finish off perfect run to WAC Tournament Championship on Sunday. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  45. Web site: May 28, 2013 . UTSA wins WAC baseball championship, headed to NCAA tournament for first time since 2005 - The Paisano . February 28, 2023.
  46. Web site: Western Athletic Conference . February 28, 2023 . Western Athletic Conference . en.
  47. Web site: UTSA, SFA Win Southland Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships. southland.org. April 9, 2019.
  48. Web site: UTSA football through the years. Clevenger. -- Courtney. utsa.edu. December 8, 2016. April 18, 2019.
  49. Web site: UTSA Football: Attendance Record, 1st Game Victory, Now What's Next?. Cruise. Lake. Bleacher Report. April 18, 2019.
  50. Web site: UTSA hoping reconfigured dome, new coaching regime will help stifle attendance slide . August 20, 2016. expressnews.com. April 18, 2019.
  51. Web site: UTSA to make history at inaugural bowl game in New Mexico. www.utsa.edu. December 4, 2016. May 8, 2020.
  52. Web site: City of San Antonio declares Orange Friday to support UTSA's inaugural bowl bid. www.utsa.edu. December 14, 2016. May 8, 2020.
  53. Web site: Football beats Baylor – social media recap. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  54. Web site: Bermudez . Adrian . September 10, 2017 . UTSA earns first Power 5 win in Waco, stifles Baylor 17-10 . February 28, 2023 . Underdog Dynasty . en.
  55. Web site: UTSA becomes bowl eligible for the second consecutive year. November 19, 2017. ExpressNews.com. en-US. May 8, 2020.
  56. Web site: Roadrunners receive votes in latest AP Top 25 Poll. September 28, 2020. UTSA Athletics. en.
  57. Web site: December 15, 2020. Frisco Bowl canceled amid SMU virus concerns. December 26, 2020. ESPN.com. en.
  58. Web site: Frisco Bowl canceled; UTSA accepts SERVPRO First Responder Bowl invite. December 26, 2020. UTSA Athletics. en.
  59. Web site: UTSA to face Louisiana in SERVPRO First Responder Bowl. December 26, 2020. UTSA Athletics. en.
  60. Web site: Roadrunners race past Lamar in home opener. September 20, 2021. UTSA Athletics. en.
  61. Web site: October 17, 2021. College football Power Rankings after Week 7. October 17, 2021. ESPN.com. en.
  62. Web site: NCAA College Football Coaches Poll USA Today Sports. October 17, 2021. USA TODAY. en-US.
  63. Web site: AP Top 25 Poll. October 17, 2021. AP NEWS. en.
  64. Web site: All-Time Selection Committee Rankings Appearances. November 29, 2021. College Football Playoff. en.
  65. Web site: November 21, 2021. No. 15 UTSA scores late to beat UAB 34-31, clinch division. November 21, 2021. AP NEWS. en.
  66. Web site: December 4, 2021. Roadrunners hold off WKU, claim Conference USA Championship. December 27, 2021. www.utsa.edu. en.
  67. Web site: December 4, 2021 . Roadrunners beat Zappe, Hilltoppers, 49-41, for C-USA title . February 28, 2023 . AP NEWS . en.
  68. Web site: Reports . SBG San Antonio Staff . November 21, 2022 . UTSA clinches C-USA regular season title with 41-7 win over Rice . February 28, 2023 . WOAI . en.
  69. Web site: Whitaker . Stephen . November 19, 2022 . UTSA punishes Rice, wins another regular-season title . February 28, 2023 . San Antonio Report . en-US.
  70. Web site: December 3, 2022 . No. 23 UTSA tops North Texas 48-27 in C-USA title game . February 28, 2023 . AP NEWS . en.
  71. Web site: Back-To-Back Champions . February 28, 2023 . InsideRunnerSports.com . en-US.
  72. Web site:
    1. TBT to 2011, our first conference championship squad! #BirdsUp pic.twitter.com/yRd8EGJNuO
    . Golf. UTSA Women's. April 11, 2019. @UTSAwomensgolf. April 18, 2019.
  73. Web site: 2022-23 Southland Golf Record Book (PDF) - Southland Conference . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  74. Web site: UTSA women win first-ever Southland Conference Championship. UTSA Athletics. April 18, 2019.
  75. Web site: Gonzalez leads UTSA to C-USA Championship . February 28, 2023 . conferenceusa.com . en.
  76. Web site: Women's Golf captures second straight C-USA title. UTSA Athletics. April 17, 2019.
  77. Web site: Soccer kicked off year of conference championships with first title in program history. The Paisano. May 8, 2020.
  78. Web site: WSOC: UTSA Claims C-USA Tournament Title in Overtime Thriller . February 28, 2023 . conferenceusa.com . en.
  79. Web site: UTSA Softball Breaks NCAA Home Runs Record . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  80. Web site: Roadrunners Repeat as Southland Softball Regular-Season Champion . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  81. Web site: UTSA Shatters NCAA Softball Home Run Record . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  82. Web site: UTSA Set For NCAA Softball Action . February 28, 2023 . www.southland.org . en.
  83. Web site: UTSA holds off Central Arkansas in five sets for Southland Tournament Championship. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  84. Web site: Roadrunners sweep Tulsa to win Conference USA Regular Season Championship. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  85. Web site: Volleyball falls to UTSA 3-0 Sunday; receives No. 3 seed in the C-USA Tournament . February 28, 2023 . Tulsa . en.
  86. Web site: UTSA topples Tulane for Conference USA Tournament Championship. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  87. Web site: Volleyball Falls in C-USA Championship Match to UTSA . February 28, 2023 . Tulane University Athletics . en.
  88. Web site: UTSA captures share of Conference USA Championship with sweep at Rice. UTSA Athletics. en. May 8, 2020.
  89. Web site: Rice Owls . February 28, 2023 . Rice Owls . en.
  90. Web site: UTSA wins Western Athletic Conference Commissioner's Cup. UTSA Athletics. April 6, 2019.
  91. Web site: UTSA captures SLC Cup, Men's All-Sports Trophy. utsa.edu. April 6, 2019.
  92. Web site: UTSA wins Southland Conference Commissioner?s Cup. UTSA Athletics. April 6, 2019.
  93. Web site: Info & FAQ | Alamodome.
  94. Web site: NCAA Division I Women?s Volleyball Championship final four teams on way to San Antonio. UTSA Athletics. April 11, 2019.
  95. Web site: 2021 NCAA Women's Final Four logo unveiled on Thursday night. UTSA Athletics. en. February 21, 2020.
  96. Web site: A year out from SA hosting 2021 NCAA Women's Final Four, the logo is here. KENS. February 21, 2020. February 21, 2020.

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