TAMIU Women Top Texas A&M-San Antonio 85-82
Bright Eza led five double-figure scorers as TAMIU rallied from a 38-29 halftime deficit to open the 2026-27 season with a win.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Basketball
The TAMIU women's basketball team defeated Texas A&M University-San Antonio 85-82 in its season opener on Monday night at the Kinesiology Building. TAMIU trailed 38-29 at halftime before scoring 56 second-half points while shooting 55 percent from the field.
Why it matters
The win gives TAMIU a 1-0 start to the 2026-27 season after a second quarter in which it shot just 18 percent from the field. The comeback shows the team's ability to recover from a difficult stretch.
TAMIU forced 29 turnovers and recorded 21 assists on 25 made field goals, with Bright Eza scoring a team-high 17 points and five players finishing in double figures. The second quarter, in which TAMIU shot 18 percent while Texas A&M-San Antonio shot 61 percent, was the decisive swing period.
The players
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
A public university in San Antonio, Texas, that competes in NCAA Division II and in the Lone Star Conference.
The details
TAMIU trailed 38-29 at halftime after Texas A&M-San Antonio outscored it 25-12 in the second quarter. TAMIU responded in the second half by applying defensive pressure, forcing turnovers, and shooting 55 percent from the field.
Timeline
Monday night: TAMIU wins season opener 85-82 over Texas A&M-San Antonio
Dec. 10: TAMIU hosts the University of Texas at Tyler in Lone Star Conference action
Season Trajectory
The 1-0 start positions TAMIU early in a Lone Star Conference season that will include its December home game against the University of Texas at Tyler. Its upcoming road trip to Bethany, Oklahoma, to face Southern Nazarene will test the team's consistency away from home.
Fans following TAMIU's schedule can track the road stretch to Oklahoma before the December 10 home game against Tyler. Fantasy and roster watchers should note Bright Eza's 17-point opener as an early scoring benchmark.
The takeaway
A strong second half can overcome a deep early-game shooting slump, and the 29 forced turnovers show how defensive pressure can shift a game's momentum.
What happens next
TAMIU travels to Bethany, Oklahoma, to face Southern Nazarene before returning home to host the University of Texas at Tyler on Dec. 10.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
