SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — Mia Hammonds scored 17 points to lead Texas-San Antonio to an 86-40 victory over Prairie View in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Convocation Center. The Roadrunners (4-5) controlled the game throughout, building a 40-25 halftime lead and outscoring the Lady Panthers 46-15 in the second half. Hammonds, a 6-foot-3 sophomore from Cibolo, Texas, added six rebounds and four blocks in 21 minutes. Crystal Schultz scored 20 points for Prairie View (2-7), which lost its third straight. Texas-San Antonio had six players score at least eight points, including Idara Udo, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. An announced crowd of 721 saw the Roadrunners snap a two-game skid.

SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — The Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners delivered a commanding performance Saturday afternoon, overwhelming the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers 86-40 in a non-conference women’s basketball game at the Convocation Center. The Roadrunners, who improved to 4-5, used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to pull away steadily after a competitive opening few minutes. Prairie View, which fell to 2-7, struggled with offensive efficiency throughout, shooting just 24.2% from the field and committing 19 turnovers. The most important stretch of the game came early in the second quarter, when Texas-San Antonio transformed a narrow lead into a commanding one. After Prairie View’s Crystal Schultz opened the game with a pair of three-pointers to give the Lady Panthers a brief spark, the Roadrunners clamped down. Leading 19-16 after one quarter, Texas-San Antonio opened the second period with a decisive 15-2 run over the first six minutes. The surge was fueled by interior dominance and transition play. Idara Udo scored on a layup off an assist from Cheyenne Rowe, Rowe hit a jumper, and Jayda Holiman buried a three-pointer during the stretch. The run pushed the Roadrunners’ lead to 34-18 and Prairie View never recovered, unable to mount any sustained offensive response. The Lady Panthers scored only nine points in the quarter. Texas-San Antonio continued to build its advantage after halftime, leading 60-26 after three quarters before closing out the victory. The Roadrunners dominated key statistical categories, outscoring Prairie View 34-10 in the paint and 17-4 off turnovers. They also outrebounded the Lady Panthers 52-38. Mia Hammonds led all scorers for Texas-San Antonio with 17 points, adding six rebounds and four blocks in just 21 minutes. The performance marked a significant offensive rebound for the 6-foot-3 forward from Cibolo, Texas, who had been held to a combined seven points in the Roadrunners’ previous two games against Baylor and UNLV. Damara Allen added 14 points and four assists for the Roadrunners, while Ereauna Hardaway orchestrated the offense with 10 points and seven assists. Idara Udo posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Cheyenne Rowe controlled the glass with 14 rebounds to go with eight points. For Prairie View, Crystal Schultz of Houston was the lone player to reach double figures, scoring 20 points on 7-of-22 shooting. No other Lady Panther scored more than six points. The team’s offensive rating of 50.2 on 80 possessions underscored a afternoon of profound struggle. The Roadrunners shot 44.3% from the field and connected on nine three-pointers. Their offensive rating of 109.0 reflected a far more efficient performance than their visitors. Texas-San Antonio entered the game as a heavy favorite according to analytics projections and played to that form, securing a needed victory before a quick turnaround. The Roadrunners host Texas A&M-Kingsville on Monday. Prairie View, which has lost five straight games since a win over Huston-Tillotson on Nov. 25, continues a difficult road stretch at Lamar on Wednesday. A crowd of 721 at the Convocation Center saw the Roadrunners lead for over 38 minutes of game time after overtaking Prairie View’s early 6-0 lead. The game was part of a challenging early-season schedule for the Lady Panthers, who have faced a slate of opponents from major conferences. The victory gives Texas-San Antonio momentum as it prepares for its final non-conference tune-ups before American Athletic Conference play begins in January. For Prairie View, the search for consistency continues after another outing where offensive execution proved elusive against a Division I opponent.

SAN ANTONIO (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum before conference play begins will meet Saturday when the Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers visit the UTSA Roadrunners in a nonconference women’s basketball game. The matchup at the Convocation Center (UTSA) pits Prairie View (2-6) against Texas-San Antonio (3-5), with both programs looking to halt recent slides. The Roadrunners have dropped three of their last four, while the Lady Panthers have lost six of their last seven, including a 101-42 defeat at then-Texas on Dec. 7. UTSA is coming off a 73-55 loss at Baylor on Sunday. Guard Ereauna Hardaway led the Roadrunners with 15 points, four rebounds and five assists in that contest. She has been a consistent offensive catalyst, averaging 10.6 points and 3.6 assists per game this season. Her backcourt play will be crucial against a Prairie View defense that has allowed an average of 81.5 points in its six losses. Prairie View will rely on guard Jacque Giron, who scored a team-high 12 points in the loss to Texas. Giron has shown flashes of scoring ability, including an 11-point, four-assist performance in a win over Huston-Tillotson on Nov. 25. Support comes from guard CJ Wilson, who poured in 21 points against the Longhorns. Both teams have struggled offensively against high-major competition but found success against lower-division foes. UTSA’s wins have come against Incarnate Word, Texas State and Grand Canyon. Prairie View’s two victories are against Texas College and Huston-Tillotson. This game represents a chance for either squad to secure a win against a Division I peer before their respective conference schedules intensify. For UTSA, this is the second of a three-game homestand before a trip to Columbia on Dec. 20. Prairie View continues a grueling road stretch, playing its eighth away game of the season before visiting Lamar on Dec. 17. Tipoff is set for Saturday afternoon in San Antonio.