UTSA’s 18-game, C-USA schedule starts with two at Rice

The 40th season of UTSA men’s basketball is expected to open on Nov. 25. The non-conference phase of the schedule hasn’t been announced. But, here is the Conference USA phase according to information released Monday:

December

31 — at Rice

January

2 — at Rice

7 — North Texas

9 — North Texas

14 — at Louisiana Tech

16 — at Louisiana Tech

21 — Southern Miss

23 — Southern Miss

28 — UTEP

30 — at UTEP

February

4 — at Florida International

6 — at Florida International

11 — Florida Atlantic

13 — Florida Atlantic

18 — at Charlotte

20 — at Charlotte

25 — Alabama-Birmingham

27 — Alabama-Birmingham

Note

According to UTSA, “the goal is to significantly reduce the amount of travel during conference play, with an aim to minimize the risks associated with COVID-19. Additionally, the final week of the season could be utilized to re-schedule any postponed games.”

A 12-team C-USA tournament will be played at The Star in Frisco for the fourth year in a row.

March

10 — Conference USA tournament, at Frisco

11 — Conference USA tournament, at Frisco

12 — Conference USA tournament, at Frisco

13 — Conference USA tournament, at Frisco

16/17 — NCAA tournament First Four, at Dayton, Ohio

18/19 — NCAA tournament first round