Florida Atlantic Dominates UTSA in 110-70 Victory
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena
Florida Atlantic Owls 110, UTSA Roadrunners 70, 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 Florida Atlantic Owls?
Florida Atlantic Owls beat UTSA Roadrunners 110-70 at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on December 31, 2025.
Who was favored in UTSA Roadrunners vs Florida Atlantic Owls?
Florida Atlantic Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1800 (about 95% implied). The favorite won.
The Florida Atlantic Owls delivered a commanding performance against the UTSA Roadrunners, finishing with a decisive score of 110-70. This matchup showcased the Owls' offensive prowess, as they averaged 83.3 points per game over their last ten outings, while the Roadrunners struggled, averaging just 69.8 points in the same span. The game took place at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on December 31, 2025.
Florida Atlantic entered the contest with a home record of 4-2 and had been on a slight downturn, losing their last two games. However, their overall form in the last ten games stood at 6-4, with an average of 90.6 points scored in their last five matches. In contrast, UTSA has faced significant challenges, suffering a five-game losing streak and holding a record of 3-7 in their last ten games. Their scoring average dropped to 63.0 points in their last five games, while they allowed an average of 87.0 points.
The Owls previously met the Roadrunners earlier in the season, winning that encounter 94-74 on January 30, 2025. This prior victory set the tone for their confidence heading into this rematch. The market reflected Florida Atlantic's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 16.5-point favorites and offering a moneyline of -1800, while UTSA was listed at +1000.
In terms of player contributions, Florida Atlantic's scoring was well-distributed, with multiple players stepping up to contribute to the high score. The Roadrunners struggled to keep pace, particularly in the second half, where they were outscored significantly. The conditions of the game favored the Owls, who played in front of a home crowd, which typically provides an advantage in college basketball.
Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team, allowing both sides to field their regular lineups. This factor likely played a role in Florida Atlantic's ability to execute their game plan effectively.
As the game progressed, Florida Atlantic maintained control, demonstrating their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. The final score of 110-70 not only highlights the Owls' dominance but also underscores the difficulties UTSA has faced throughout the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | FAU -16.5 | 158.5 o -112 / u -108 | UTSA Roadrunners +1000 · Florida Atlantic Owls -1800 |
Leaders
- PointsDevin Vanterpool21Florida Atlantic Owls
- AssistsNiccolo Moretti8Florida Atlantic Owls
- ReboundsJosiah Parker6Florida Atlantic Owls
- PointsAustin Nunez22UTSA Roadrunners
- AssistsBrent Moss2UTSA Roadrunners
- ReboundsBrent Moss8UTSA Roadrunners
Recent form
Florida Atlantic Owls
Last 10: 6-4Streak L283.3 scored · 71.4 allowed per game4-2 at home
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- W105-79vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 13
- W112-55vs Saint Leo MonarchsDec 11
- W81-76at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 7
- L65-70vs St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 30
- L65-74vs George Mason PatriotsNov 26
- W76-65at Loyola Marymount LionsNov 25
- W82-59vs Pacific TigersNov 21
- W92-63vs Coastal Georgia MarinerNov 18
UTSA Roadrunners
Last 10: 3-7Streak L569.8 scored · 78.9 allowed per game2-5 away
- L68-71vs Seattle U RedhawksDec 22
- L70-97at USC TrojansDec 18
- L64-88at Colorado BuffaloesDec 13
- L55-97at Alabama Crimson TideDec 7
- L58-82vs South Alabama JaguarsNov 30
- W77-64at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 26
- L50-61at Abilene Christian WildcatsNov 25
- W103-70vs Southwestern Christian U EaglesNov 18
- W84-79at Denver PioneersNov 15
- L69-80at Texas State BobcatsNov 13
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 | Florida Atlantic Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-61 | 38-65 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 58 |
| Three-pointers | 9-31 | 18-35 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 51 |
| Free throws | 23-30 | 16-20 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 80 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 47 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 37 |
| Assists | 9 | 19 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 1 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 31 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 38 |
| Fouls | 15 | 24 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 41 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 3 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half38-75Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-76Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-76Kaidon Rayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-76Kaidon Rayfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-76Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-79Max Langenfeld makes 23-foot three point jumper (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half43-79Austin Nunez makes layup
- 2nd Half43-80Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-81Isaiah Elohim makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-81Brent Moss makes 25-foot three point jumper (Baboucarr Njie assists)
- 2nd Half46-83Xander Pintelon makes layup (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half49-83Brent Moss makes 24-foot three point jumper (Austin Nunez assists)
- 2nd Half49-86Max Langenfeld makes 25-foot three point jumper (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half49-89Isaiah Elohim makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-89Austin Nunez makes layup
- 2nd Half51-91Devin Williams makes layup
- 2nd Half52-91Austin Nunez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-91Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-94Max Langenfeld makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-94LJ Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Brent Moss assists)
- 2nd Half56-96Niccolo Moretti makes layup
- 2nd Half58-96Austin Nunez makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half58-99Max Langenfeld makes 28-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Elohim assists)
- 2nd Half59-99Mo Njie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-99Mo Njie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-101Amar Amkou makes layup (Niccolo Moretti assists)
- 2nd Half62-101Baboucarr Njie makes layup (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half63-101Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-102Vincent Neugebauer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-103Vincent Neugebauer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-103Austin Nunez makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half65-104Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-105Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-105Kaidon Rayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-105Austin Nunez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-105Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-107Josiah Parker makes layup (Amar Amkou assists)
- 2nd Half69-107Austin Nunez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-107Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-110Liam Dayco-Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Max Langenfeld assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Florida Atlantic Owls, below favours UTSA Roadrunners.
Venue
- Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin ArenaBoca Raton, FL
- Attendance3161
- OfficialsGarrick Shannon, Pat Adams, Josue Nieves
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