The UTSA Roadrunners asserted total control of the interior, dismantling the Incarnate Word Cardinals in a 73-51 victory at the Convocation Center on Wednesday. The decisive factor was UTSA’s overwhelming presence in the paint, where they outscored UIW 36-2. This statistical disparity allowed the Roadrunners to build an insurmountable lead, extending their advantage to 26 points in the closing minutes after never trailing from an early 18-8 start.
Roadrunners outscore Incarnate Word 36-2 in the paint to secure decisive home victory
Offensive efficiency defined the Roadrunners’ night, as they shot a season-best 54.4% from the field. Kierra Merchant and Adriana Robles anchored the attack, each scoring 15 points. Merchant converted 7 of 11 shots, while Robles was nearly perfect at 5-for-6. Idara Udo provided crucial support with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting, contributing to a balanced scoring effort that kept the Cardinals’ defense off balance.
Despite a valiant effort from Kayanna Cox, who led UIW with 16 points and six rebounds, the Cardinals could not overcome the gap in rebounding and interior scoring. UTSA dominated the boards, building a 40-21 advantage that limited second-chance opportunities for Incarnate Word. Gwendelyn McGrew added 13 points for UIW, but the 19-point margin reached in the third quarter signaled the game was effectively decided before the final buzzer.
Source: Yahoo Sports
