SIU Edwardsville Upsets Texas-San Antonio Behind Strong Shooting Performance
SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — SIU Edwardsville defeated Texas-San Antonio 77-60 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The Cougars improved to 2-0, while the Roadrunners fell to 1-1.
SIU Edwardsville led 34-29 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, outscoring UTSA 43-31. The Cougars were efficient from the floor, shooting 48 percent, while the Roadrunners struggled, making just 28 percent of their field goal attempts. Jamir Simpson led UTSA with 16 points in the loss. The result was an upset, as Texas-San Antonio was projected to win with a 61 percent probability. Attendance was 840.