Forward Byron Frohnen hits a jump hook in a Feb. 24 home game victory over Louisiana Tech.
UTSA announced Monday that it would host the Lamar Cardinals Wednesday night at 7 in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, otherwise known as the CIT.
Lamar (19-13) of the Southland Conference is led by veteran coach Tic Price.
Second-year coach Steve Henson has guided UTSA (19-14) of Conference USA to its first national postseason game since 2011 when it last played in the NCAA tournament.
On Sunday, the game was tentatively set for Wednesday night at Lamar, in Beaumont.
But officials announced Monday afternoon that it would be played at the UTSA Convocation Center, a development that pleased Henson.
Henson said that it’s “terrific” to be able to play a postseason game at home.
“Just the opportunity to play, period, is very, very exciting,” the coach said. “When you look at the number of teams that are done right now, less than 40 percent of the teams in the country are still practicing today and getting ready to play a ball game.
“(I’m) proud of our guys for earning the opportunity. Then (we feel) fortunate to get a home game here. Our guys are very excited. Looking forward to playing.”
Lamar forward Josh Nzeakor makes a quick move for a dunk against Incarnate Word on Jan. 17.
On Jan. 25, UTSA was blown out by 24 points at Middle Tennessee. It was the team’s fourth loss in five games, and it left the Roadrunners at 10-11 on the season.
In that regard, it’s surprising that the Roadrunners are practicing in the second week of March.
“It feels good to still be on the court and still be out here playing,” said junior forward Deon Lyle, who was named the C-USA’s sixth man of the year.
Forward Byron Frohnen said the team was initially told on Sunday that it would be traveling.
“But they came out this morning and said it’s going to be a home game,”
he said. “So it’s that much better for us. We did a lot of traveling in the last few weeks.
“We’re definitely excited to stay home with our fans.”