TROY, Ala. — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday, Amir “Primo” Spears showcased his skills by scoring 29 points, leading the UTSA Roadrunners to a close 76-74 victory over the Merrimack Warriors. His clutch performance included an essential three-point play with just 25.8 seconds remaining in the game.

In addition to Spears’ standout contributions, he also grabbed five rebounds for the Roadrunners, who improved their record to 2-3. Jonnivius Smith provided valuable support by scoring 11 points on an efficient 5 for 7 shooting, along with an impressive 20 rebounds, demonstrating his dominance on the boards. Marcus Millender chipped in with 10 points, managing a 3 of 9 shooting performance, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc.

For the Warriors, who fell to a disheartening 1-6 record, Adam Clark was the leading scorer, tallying 28 points while also securing six rebounds and making four steals. Devon Savage added to the Warriors’ effort with 15 points, while Bryan Etumnu contributed a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and four blocks. Unfortunately for Merrimack, this game marked their sixth consecutive loss.

In the first half, Damari Monsanto also played a pivotal role for UTSA, scoring eight points and helping the team secure a narrow 37-36 lead at halftime. The second half saw Spears dominate, finishing with a remarkable 24 points, which ultimately propelled the Roadrunners to victory.