Jackson outduels Grogan as UTSA tops Wiley 90-68
SAN ANTONIO -- Jhivvan Jackson had 31 points to out-duel Taylan Grogan and carry UTSA to a 90-68 win over Wiley on Friday night. Grogan led the Wildcats with 30 points.
Keaton Wallace had 14 points for UTSA (1-5), which snapped its season-opening five-game losing streak. Atem Bior added 11 points.
A layup by Grogan drew NAIA-member Wiley within a point, 47-46, with 13:41 remaining in the second half but UTSA scored the next seven points. Later in the half, Wiley was within 59-52 with 7:36 to go before the Roadrunners went on a 22-7 run to put the game in hand.
Travious Grubbs had 13 points for the Wildcats. Devin Ellis added 12 points.
UTSA matches up against Prairie View at home next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Andrew Walton
- Darron George
- Jon Stigliano
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
North Texas | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
Rice | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
UAB | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
Tulane | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |