The University of Texas at San Antonio and head men’s basketball coach Austin Claunch have mutually agreed to end their professional relationship, the school announced Friday.
This leadership change comes two weeks after Claunch was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, “according to reports from local media.”
Following the October 27 arrest, Claunch had been suspended from team activities, “as documented by KENS 5.”
Police records indicate that officers discovered the coach passed out in a running vehicle at a convenience store parking lot, local outlets reported.
Assistant coach Nick Bowman, who served as the acting head coach during the suspension, has been named the interim leader for the Roadrunners, “the university confirmed in an official statement.”
UTSA athletic director Lisa Campos addressed the transition in a note to supporters, stating, “After thoughtful discussions about the future of the program, we mutually agreed that this was the right time for a transition.”
Campos added, “We thank Coach Claunch for his efforts over the last two years and wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
Claunch was entering his third season at the helm of the program with an overall record of 19-45.
Under the guidance of Bowman, the team has secured victories against VMI and Seattle University following an initial loss to San Jose State.
Bowman previously worked as an assistant under Claunch at Nicholls State and joined the UTSA staff for the 2024-25 season.
The university did not reference the specific circumstances of the arrest in its official announcement regarding the coaching change.