Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Rice Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners

Preview · updated September 19, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Rice Owls

Owls

1-1 L1

— home · — away

3rd in American

Head coach Scott Abell · 53-36

UTSA Roadrunners

Roadrunners

2-0 W2

— home · — away

3rd in American

Head coach Jeff Traylor · 54-26

Storylines

Revenge angle — UTSA won the last meeting by 48; RICE wants an answer.
Series edge — UTSA owns the recent series 9-4.
Sideline duel — Abell vs Traylor.

Stakes3rd in American

Players to watch

RICE

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UTSA

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Team comparison · per game

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Points / game

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Rebounds / game

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Assists / game

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50.0

Field goal %

66.7

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3-point %

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Steals / game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)UTSA leads series 9-4 (since 2011-12)

Last meetingOct 11, 2025: UTSA 61 — RICE 13 (W: UTSA)

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