Jacob Germany records doubledouble in final regular season game

By Haley Aguayo

SAN ANTONIO – Jacob

Germany recorded his 25th career double-double in his final game as a Roadrunner en route to a 78-73 victory over Charlotte Thursday evening at the Convocation Center. With a 4-16 conference record and sitting 10-21 overall, there has been little to cheer for as a UTSA basketball fan. Perhaps motivated by his final two games in the orange and blue uniform, Germany scored 17 points with 10 rebounds on senior night.

Senior Erik Czumbel, along with Germany, were honored for their contributions to the team over the last four years. The two were accompanied by loved ones as they were honored on the court before fans packed into the Convocation Center for the game. As the regular season comes to an end for some upperclassmen, Germany and head coach Steve Henson reflect on the season and their experiences from the last four seasons. Germany largely credits learning virtues such as honor and integrity from his family and role models in his life, such as his coaches.

“A big part of that is that I didn’t want to quit on my team,” Germany said. “I committed here, and I wanted to play all four years here. I also promised my grandma that I’d get a degree here.”

“Our assistant coach, [Scott] Thompson, he’s a big figure in my life,” Germany said. “I made a promise to him as well that I’d stay here and really just stick it out through thick and thin. He helps me in so many ways, and if I would’ve left, I would’ve been heartbroken.”