UTSA has mutually agreed to part ways with men’s basketball head coach Austin Claunch following his arrest on a driving while intoxicated charge, the university announced Friday.
The separation comes just three games into the 2026-27 season, according to Yahoo Sports.
Claunch had been suspended since October 28, one day after he was arrested in Corpus Christi, per reporting from MySA.
An incident report cited by the San Antonio Express-News stated that officers found the coach passed out inside a running vehicle.
The report alleged that Claunch was seen stumbling outside a convenience store before authorities arrived to perform field sobriety tests, which he reportedly failed.
He was subsequently booked into the Nueces County jail and released on a $1,500 bond.
UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos addressed the leadership change in a news release.
“After thoughtful discussions about the future of the program, we mutually agreed that this was the right time for a transition,” Campos stated.
She added that the school appreciates his efforts over the past two years, during which he compiled a 16-44 record.
Claunch also issued a statement regarding the departure.
“Dr. Campos and I agreed that it was best for both sides to move in a different direction,” Claunch remarked.
Nick Bowman, who served as the acting head coach during the suspension, has been named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
Bowman previously spent five seasons at Nicholls, including three as an associate head coach.
The Roadrunners are scheduled to host Texas State on Sunday, November 15.
University officials expressed optimism about the team moving forward under the new leadership structure.
The program will now look to stabilize its operations following the sudden coaching vacancy.