Nothing but Net

It was standing room only when the University kicked off its inaugural men’s and women’s basketball games to a packed house of 900-plus cheering fans. While the University teams debuted with a split decision—the women defeated Southern University at New Orleans—throughout both games the crowd’s enthusiasm never wavered. Held in October 2024 at the University’s new recreation center, the double header featured special guests in the audience, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg, former Mayor Henry Cisneros, Councilmember Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, as well as Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier, the University’s inaugural president. Also attending was State Sen. Pete Flores, who the University honored with an on-court presentation recognizing his leadership in helping pass the enabling legislation for A&M-San Antonio’s intercollegiate athletics program. Looking forward, men’s coach Chris Dial and women’s coach Chris Minner are positioning the University’s basketball program for future success, exciting fans throughout the region.