North Texas Dominates UTSA in 81-62 Victory
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · The Super Pit
North Texas Mean Green 81, UTSA Roadrunners 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won UTSA Roadrunners vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green beat UTSA Roadrunners 81-62 at The Super Pit on January 21, 2026.
Who was favored in UTSA Roadrunners vs North Texas Mean Green?
North Texas Mean Green were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the North Texas Mean Green triumphed over the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 81-62 at The Super Pit. This victory highlights the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with North Texas showcasing a stronger season and recent form compared to UTSA's ongoing struggles.
North Texas entered the game with a home record of 12-7, while UTSA struggled with a 4-15 record overall. The Mean Green's recent form reflected a balanced performance with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They averaged 68.7 points per game while allowing 65.5 points during this stretch. In their last five games, North Texas scored an average of 65.6 points while allowing 67.8.
Conversely, UTSA's recent performance has been dismal, with a record of 0-10 in their last ten games and a losing streak that has reached ten. The Roadrunners averaged 63.6 points per game while allowing a staggering 88.2 points in their recent stretch. Their last five games saw them score an average of 61.8 points and allow 83.8.
Analyzing their home and away records, North Texas has performed well at home with a record of 3-2 in their last five home games. In contrast, UTSA has struggled both at home and on the road, with an overall away record of 0-6.
The two teams had previously met twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with North Texas winning 72-57 in their first encounter and losing 50-54 in the second. This history added an intriguing layer to the matchup, with North Texas looking to assert dominance after the previous loss.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that North Texas has been more stable in their lineup compared to UTSA, who has faced significant challenges throughout the season.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had North Texas favored significantly with a spread of -15.5, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win by a large margin. The total points line was set at 138.5, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.
Conditions at The Super Pit were conducive for a competitive matchup, with the venue known for its home-court advantage. Fans witnessed a strong performance from North Texas, who capitalized on their home environment.
As the game unfolded, viewers saw North Texas take control, particularly in the second half, where they made a series of scoring plays that extended their lead. Key moments included Je'Shawn Stevenson making a 25-foot three-pointer and Cole Franklin following up with another long-range shot, showcasing the Mean Green's offensive prowess.
Overall, this game was a clear demonstration of North Texas's capabilities, while UTSA continues to seek answers to turn around their challenging season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNT -15.5 | 138.5 o -108 / u -112 | UTSA Roadrunners +850 · North Texas Mean Green -1450 |
Leaders
- PointsJe'Shawn Stevenson27North Texas Mean Green
- AssistsDavid Terrell Jr.6North Texas Mean Green
- ReboundsDylan Arnett10North Texas Mean Green
- PointsJamir Simpson14UTSA Roadrunners
- AssistsJamir Simpson2UTSA Roadrunners
- ReboundsJamir Simpson4UTSA Roadrunners
Recent form
North Texas Mean Green
Last 10: 5-5Streak W168.7 scored · 65.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W71-63at Tulane Green WaveJan 18
- L67-78at Wichita State ShockersJan 11
- L70-74vs South Florida BullsJan 8
- W72-67vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 4
- L48-57at Memphis TigersDec 31
- W109-56vs Science and Arts (OK) DroversDec 22
- L60-63at Santa Clara BroncosDec 18
- W58-57at South Alabama JaguarsDec 14
- L55-65vs TCU Horned FrogsDec 7
- W77-75vs Houston Christian HuskiesDec 3
UTSA Roadrunners
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1063.6 scored · 88.2 allowed per game0-6 away
- L69-95at Memphis TigersJan 18
- L73-89vs Rice OwlsJan 15
- L52-85vs Tulane Green WaveJan 10
- L58-74vs Charlotte 49ersJan 8
- L57-76at Temple OwlsJan 3
- L70-110at Florida Atlantic OwlsDec 31
- L68-71vs Seattle U RedhawksDec 22
- L70-97at USC TrojansDec 18
- L64-88at Colorado BuffaloesDec 13
- L55-97at Alabama Crimson TideDec 7
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 | North Texas Mean Green |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-50 | 28-62 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 9-25 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 36 |
| Free throws | 20-24 | 16-26 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 26 |
| Assists | 8 | 16 |
| Steals | 6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 9 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 38 |
| Fouls | 19 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 24 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half28-49Reece Robinson makes layup (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half28-51David Terrell Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half29-51Austin Nunez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-51Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-51Kaidon Rayfield makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-51Kaidon Rayfield makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-53Je'Shawn Stevenson makes layup
- 2nd Half32-55Cole Franklin makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half32-56Dylan Arnett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-56Matheo Coffi makes 26-foot three pointer (Austin Nunez assists)
- 2nd Half37-56Baboucarr Njie makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half39-56Mo Njie makes driving layup (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half39-58Reece Robinson makes layup (Curtis Stinson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half42-58Baboucarr Njie makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jamir Simpson assists)
- 2nd Half42-59Curtis Stinson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-60Curtis Stinson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-60Brent Moss makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-60Brent Moss makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-62David Terrell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-63Demarion Watson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-66Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Demarion Watson assists)
- 2nd Half47-66Dorian Hayes makes 22-foot three pointer (Brent Moss assists)
- 2nd Half49-66Austin Nunez makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half50-66Jamir Simpson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-66Jamir Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-66Dorian Hayes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-67Reece Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-68Cole Franklin makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-69Cole Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-69Austin Nunez makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-69Austin Nunez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-69Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-70David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-73Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half56-76Cole Franklin makes 24-foot three pointer (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half56-79Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 24-foot three point jumper (David Terrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half57-79Jamir Simpson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-81Buddy Hammer Jr. makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-81Brent Moss makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half62-81Brent Moss makes 25-foot three point jumper
Win probability
Above the line favours North Texas Mean Green, below favours UTSA Roadrunners.
Venue
- The Super PitDenton, TX
- Attendance3104
- OfficialsLucas Santos, Anthony Eades, Michael Wallace
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