UTSA Roadrunners Upset Charlotte 49ers in Thrilling Finish
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Halton Arena
UTSA Roadrunners 88, Charlotte 49ers 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UTSA Roadrunners vs Charlotte 49ers?
UTSA Roadrunners beat Charlotte 49ers 88-79 at Halton Arena on February 15, 2026.
Who was favored in UTSA Roadrunners vs Charlotte 49ers?
Charlotte 49ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1200 (about 92% implied). The underdog won.
In a surprising turn of events, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Charlotte 49ers 88-79 in a game that showcased the resilience of the visiting team. The victory marks a significant achievement for UTSA, who had been struggling throughout the season with an overall record of 5-20, while Charlotte entered the matchup with a record of 13-12.
Charlotte had been performing relatively well in their last ten games, holding a record of 7-3 before this loss. However, they were on a two-game losing streak, having lost to Memphis Tigers and Wichita State Shockers in their previous outings. The 49ers had averaged 75.0 points scored and 75.4 points allowed in their last ten games, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance. At home, they had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, which included a victory over Rice Owls and a win against the Roadrunners earlier in the season.
On the other hand, UTSA's recent form had been dismal, with a record of 0-10 in their last ten games leading up to this matchup. They had been outscored significantly, averaging 66.9 points while allowing 85.5 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games had been particularly challenging, with an average of 71.0 points scored and 86.2 points allowed. The Roadrunners had not won a game since their last meeting with Charlotte on January 8, where they lost 74-58.
The teams had faced each other twice in the current season, with each team having one win. Charlotte had previously won the earlier encounter, but this time UTSA flipped the script, showcasing their ability to compete despite their overall struggles.
The game took place at Halton Arena, where Charlotte had hoped to leverage their home-court advantage. However, the Roadrunners managed to overcome this challenge. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Charlotte as heavy favorites with a spread of -13.5, indicating expectations of a dominant performance from the 49ers. The total points line was set at 148.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under, reflecting a belief in a potentially high-scoring affair.
As the game progressed, it became clear that UTSA was determined to break their losing streak. Key plays in the second half included free throws by Jamir Simpson and a dunk by Dezayne Mingo, which helped maintain their lead as the game drew to a close. The Roadrunners' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved crucial, as they outperformed their season averages in both scoring and defense.
Charlotte's scoring was led by their usual contributors, but they struggled to keep pace with UTSA's offensive output in the second half. The 49ers had shown promise earlier in the season but were unable to convert that into a victory on this occasion.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season that may have impacted their performances. The conditions for the game were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams needing to adapt to the atmosphere of Halton Arena.
Overall, this game served as a reminder of the unpredictability of college basketball, where any team can emerge victorious on a given night. The Roadrunners' win not only snapped their losing streak but also provided a much-needed boost of confidence as they look to finish the season strong.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CLT -13.5 | 148.5 o -112 / u -108 | UTSA Roadrunners +750 · Charlotte 49ers -1200 |
Leaders
- PointsBen Bradford20Charlotte 49ers
- AssistsBen Bradford5Charlotte 49ers
- ReboundsBen Bradford12Charlotte 49ers
- PointsJamir Simpson20UTSA Roadrunners
- AssistsJamir Simpson7UTSA Roadrunners
- ReboundsJamir Simpson8UTSA Roadrunners
Recent form
Charlotte 49ers
Last 10: 7-3Streak L275 scored · 75.4 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L54-77at Memphis TigersFeb 8
- L64-74at Wichita State ShockersFeb 5
- W80-70vs Rice OwlsJan 31
- W80-76at Temple OwlsJan 29
- W73-70vs Tulane Green WaveJan 24
- W73-70at East Carolina PiratesJan 18
- L74-86vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 15
- W74-73at Rice OwlsJan 11
- W74-58at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 8
- W104-100vs Wichita State ShockersJan 3
UTSA Roadrunners
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1066.9 scored · 85.5 allowed per game0-4 away
- L72-88at East Carolina PiratesFeb 12
- L58-81vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 7
- L88-109at South Florida BullsFeb 5
- L73-83vs UAB BlazersJan 29
- L64-70vs Temple OwlsJan 24
- L62-81at North Texas Mean GreenJan 22
- L69-95at Memphis TigersJan 18
- L73-89vs Rice OwlsJan 15
- L52-85vs Tulane Green WaveJan 10
- L58-74vs Charlotte 49ersJan 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | UTSA Roadrunners | Charlotte 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-64 | 29-57 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 8-23 | 14-33 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 42 |
| Free throws | 18-20 | 7-13 |
| Free throw % | 90 | 54 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 21 |
| Assists | 10 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 2 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 24 | 5 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 30 |
| Fouls | 17 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 17 | 69 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-55Major Freeman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Damoni Harrison assists)
- 2nd Half43-55Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-55Jamir Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-57Major Freeman makes layup
- 2nd Half46-57Jamir Simpson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-57Brent Moss makes layup
- 2nd Half50-57Baboucarr Njie makes layup
- 2nd Half50-60Ethan Butler makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Bradford assists)
- 2nd Half50-62Ben Bradford makes layup
- 2nd Half53-62Kaidon Rayfield makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half54-62Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-62Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-65Damoni Harrison makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ben Bradford assists)
- 2nd Half57-65Jamir Simpson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half57-67Damoni Harrison makes layup (Ethan Butler assists)
- 2nd Half57-69Ben Bradford makes layup (Anton Bonke assists)
- 2nd Half57-70Ben Bradford makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-70Matheo Coffi makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half62-70Brent Moss makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half65-70Matheo Coffi makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half67-70Baboucarr Njie makes layup
- 2nd Half70-70Brent Moss makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half73-70LJ Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half75-70Jamir Simpson makes layup
- 2nd Half77-70Jamir Simpson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half77-71Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-72Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-72Baboucarr Njie makes driving layup (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half80-72Matheo Coffi makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-72Matheo Coffi makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half81-74Dezayne Mingo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half82-74Brent Moss makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half83-74Brent Moss makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-74Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-76Dezayne Mingo makes 0-foot dunk (Ben Bradford assists)
- 2nd Half85-76Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-76Jamir Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-79Arden Conyers makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half87-79Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-79Jamir Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Charlotte 49ers, below favours UTSA Roadrunners.
Venue
- Halton ArenaCharlotte, NC
- Attendance2347
- OfficialsSteven Anderson, Tony Chiazza, Bart Lenox
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