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UTSA speedster Will Henderson looking to build on breakout game Setting career highs with 19 carries and 185 yards in a win against Charlotte, Henderson continued to show his potential as an all-around back.

Once thought to be "too frail" to thrive at the college level, UTSA running back Will Henderson has proven he has more than just track speed, showing toughness and physicality as the Roadrunners' every-down back on the way to a career game last week. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UTSA women ride efficient offense to win at UIW The Roadrunners shot 52.1% from the field and built a large rebounding advantage to take down the Cardinals.

The UTSA women shot 52.1% and dominated on the glass, riding an efficient offensive game to a win against UIW on Wednesday in the McDermott Center. Cheyenne Rowe scored a game-high 17 points, while Ereauna Hardaway added 15. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Mexico continues international slump with loss to Paraguay in San Antonio The Mexican national team is winless in its last six matches, creating a sense of restlessness among fans with the World Cup on the horizon.

After a 2-1 loss to Paraguay on Tuesday in the Alamodome, Mexico stands winless in its last six international matches, creating a sense of restlessness within the fan base as the World Cup looms next summer. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Mexican national team set for tuneup match against Paraguay in the Alamodome Mexico plays its final match in Texas before the 2026 World Cup when it meets Paraguay on Tuesday night in San Antonio.

Tonight’s match marks the Mexican national team’s sixth appearance in a MexTour match at the Alamodome, returning for the first time since September 2019. Mexico is aiming to end a five-match winless streak and build some momentum to close the year. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

Mexico and Paraguay are underway in a friendly tonight in the Alamodome, marking the Mexican national team’s final appearance of the year and the squad’s final international match in Texas before the 2026 World Cup.

UTSA cruises to home win against Southwestern Christian Jamir Simpson scored a game-high 21 points as the Roadrunners crossed the 100-point threshold for the first time this season.

UTSA cracked 100 points for the first time this season, starting fast and cruising to a 103-70 win against NAIA opponent Southwestern Christian on Tuesday in the Convocation Center.
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UTSA film study: How 'tush push' deception led to explosive touchdown The Roadrunners leaned on their talent advantages through most of Saturday's win at Charlotte, but one explosive trick play proved to be a turning point.

After weeks of working on a fresh wrinkle to the popular 'tush push' play, UTSA finally put the gadget in action against Charlotte, springing Will Henderson for a long touchdown. A look at the explosive run and the Roadrunners' talent edges in film study: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UIW men's basketball falls short in upset bid at Indiana The Cardinals pulled as close as five points during the final stretch but could not complete the rally against the Hoosiers.

UIW knocked down five straight shots late to pull as close as five points in the final two minutes, but the Cardinals were unable to finish out a road upset against Indiana. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

UTSA's Baboucarr Njie posts double-double off bench to spark win at Denver Njie racked up 23 points with 12 rebounds and the Roadrunners shot well from 3-point range, picking up a road win.

Baboucarr Njie posted a 23-point, 12-rebound double-double to complement a strong shooting performance for UTSA in an 84-79 win at Denver on Saturday. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UTSA outlasts early miscues, beats Charlotte to end road losing streak The Roadrunners held just a slim lead before pulling away late, moving the team one step closer to bowl eligibility with a win over the 49ers.

Carrying the weight of an eight-game road losing streak against American Conference opponents and weathering some early stumbles Saturday, UTSA found the mental toughness that had been missing in previous weeks, surging late to win at Charlotte.
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UTSA’s Jeff Traylor after a win over Charlotte, ending a conference road losing streak: “I was just proud of how our kids competed the whole game. Had some adversity early and played very well, but just couldn’t score. … We’re fired up, even though I might not sound like it.”

3 takeaways as UTSA tops Charlotte to end road losing streak The Roadrunners used a dominant defensive effort to help the offense overcome a slow start, extending the lead in the fourth quarter.

UTSA ended an eight-game losing streak in conference road games, slogging through a 28-7 win against Charlotte on Saturday at Jerry Richardson Stadium. The Roadrunners survived a few early missteps to pull away late behind a dominant defensive effort. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

McCown keeps on a bootleg and jogs in for a 2-yard score, giving UTSA three touchdowns in the past four drives. The Roadrunners are up 28-7 and have more than 500 yards of offense with 5:46 to play.

Charlotte's Derek Eley slices through UTSA's coverage unit for a kickoff return touchdown, and the 49ers are on the board, now trailing 21-7, 9:40 4Q.

Owen McCown hits David Amador for a 7-yard touchdown, and UTSA extends the lead to a comfortable 21-0 against Charlotte, 9:53 to play.

Pressure from Owen Pewee forces a fourth-down stop, and UTSA is probably one more score from putting this game away, leading Charlotte 14-0, 12:17 4Q.

On fourth-and-1 from their own 41-yard line, UTSA lines up for the tush push play with Patrick Overmyer at QB, but Overmyer takes the snap and hands to Will Henderson, who finds the edge and breaks free for a 59-yard touchdown. Roadrunners lead 14-0, 3:19 3Q.

Charlotte put a little drive together to cross into UTSA territory, but a great move by Jon Jones on the pass rush leads to a sack and another punt. Roadrunners still lead 7-0, 5:19 3Q.

UTSA opens the second half with another missed 35-yard field goal by Michael Petro. Will Henderson and A'Marion Peterson were the Roadrunners' backs on that drive. I haven't been able to spot Robert Henry on the sideline yet.

Houston Thomas drops a potential big gain down the middle, and on fourth-and-6 from the 35-yard line, UTSA keeps the offense on the field but can't convert. Another strong drive doesn't produce points, and the Roadrunners' halftime lead is just 7-0.

UTSA talked a lot about physicality this week, and Shad Banks certainly brought some on that play, leveling Charlotte QB Grayson Loftis. A fifth straight Charlotte drive ends in a punt.

Roadrunners drive to the 10, but then Darrell Jones comes in with a late shove trying to help AJ Wilson as he was tangled up with a Charlotte defender, and the penalty pushes UTSA back. Michael Petro misses a 33-yard field goal and Roadrunners’ lead is still 7-0, 5:54 2Q.

Charlotte QB Grayson Loftis can't find anyone downfield and takes a sack. James Walley gets home for the Roadrunners to force another punt. UTSA forces four straight punts to open the game.

UTSA puts another strong drive together, but after getting down to the 5-yard line, Owen McCown's pass to AJ Wilson on a slant pattern is intercepted by Gavin Shipman in the end zone.

Roadrunners force another punt and will start at their own 37-yard line after a short kick.

Owen McCown hits a deep shot to Devin McCuin down the right sideline for a 45-yard touchdown, and UTSA has a 7-0 lead, 8:34 1Q.

UTSA offensive starters:
LT 55 Kamar Missouri
LG 63 Trevor Timmons
C 57 Ben Rios
RG 74 Darrell Jones
RT 70 Deandre Marshall
TE 5 Dan Dishman
WR 1 Devin McCuin
WR 8 David Amador
WR 84 AJ Wilson
QB 2 Owen McCown
RB 3 Robert Henry

Kenny Ozowalu works his way into the backfield for a sack, and UTSA forces a punt on Charlotte's opening drive.

UTSA defensive starters:
DL 1 Tai Leonard
DL 94 Kenny Ozowalu
DL 13 Chidera Otutu
OLB 31 Vic Shaw
OLB 2 Owen Pewee
ILB 9 Kendrick Blackshire
ILB 23 Brandon Tucker
ILB 0 Shad Banks Jr.
S 15 Tyan Milton
S 7 Jimmy Wyrick
CB 3 Davin Martin
CB 20 Zach Morris

UTSA football is underway against Charlotte from Jerry Richardson Stadium. Roadrunners win the coin toss and defer to the second half, so the 49ers will have the ball first. Definitely a “bring your own juice” kind of atmosphere.