Three games into the 2026-27 men’s basketball season, UTSA has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Austin Claunch following his DWI arrest from late October.
UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos announced the change on Friday, November 13, sharing that Nick Bowman, who has been working as acting head coach since the start of the season, will now serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the year.
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“After thoughtful discussions about the future of the program, we mutually agreed that this was the right time for a transition,” Campos said in a news release. “We thank Coach Claunch for his efforts over the last two years and wish him nothing but the best in the future. We look forward to this season with Nick Bowman at the helm.”
Claunch had been suspended following his arrest in Corpus Christi outside a Stripes convenience store on October 27. An incident report obtained by the San Antonio Express-News revealed Claunch had been “stumbling around” the Stripes before being found passed out inside a Mercedes-Benz in front of the store with the engine running. Claunch reportedly refused a breathalyzer and failed field sobriety tests.
He was booked into the Nueces County jail on a driving while intoxicated charge and later released on a $1,500 bond. UTSA suspended him the following day, and now Claunch has parted with the university after two seasons and a 16-44 record with the Roadrunners.
“I want to thank our players, staff, administration, and fans for the support they’ve shown me during my time at UTSA,” Claunch said in the news release. “Dr. Campos and I agreed that it was best for both sides to move in a different direction. I want to thank Dr. Campos for the opportunity to coach at UTSA. I’ll always be rooting for UTSA and the young men in this program.”
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Bowman joins UTSA after five seasons at Nicholls, the last three of which were spent as associate head coach. The Roadrunners next play at home against Texas State on Sunday, November 15.
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