UTSA finds late spark, earns season's first win by topping VMI

UTSA's JJ Kelly (1) and Dorian Hayes (4) guard Demari Williams, center, during practice at the school's new Basketball & Volleyball Training Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News) Demari Williams and Preston Turner knocked down critical 3-pointers in the final minute, sparking UTSA to a 70-68 win against VMI on Saturday in the Convocation Center. The Roadrunners (1-1) trailed by four with less than two minutes to play before an 8-0 run, as Mike Broxton hit a short jumper before the pair of 3-pointers. UTSA guard Preston Turner (10) drives past point guard Josiah LeGree (0) during practice at the school's new Basketball & Volleyball Training Center in San Antonio on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News) Williams, KJ Tenner and Josiah Legree paced UTSA with 14 points each. The Roadrunners shot 41.8% but were solid on defense, holding the Keydets (1-2) to 39.3% shooting with 18 turnovers. Neither team led by more than seven points in the game, and the largest margin for either side during the final 10 minutes was four points. UTSA was led by acting coach Nick Bowman, who stepped into the role when coach Austin Claunch was suspended Oct. 28 following his arrest on suspicion of DWI. SubscribeThere’s more to San Antonio with the Express-News. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at UTSA finds late spark, earns season's first win by topping VMI.