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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Rebuilding the Roadrunners

Rebuilding the Roadrunners

Marissa Silvas, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Basketball season is in full swing this fall, with many nonconference games and tournaments coming up for head coach Steve Henson and the Roadrunners.  The Paisano sat down with Henson in an interview...

Spurs fall to Timberwolves in NBA in-season tournament

Spurs fall to Timberwolves in NBA in-season tournament

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Over two weeks into the NBA’s regular season, the San Antonio Spurs seem to be right on schedule.  After sweeping the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, the Spurs (3-6) have fallen...

UTSA’s dominant defense leads the way in sixth straight win

UTSA’s dominant defense leads the way in sixth straight win

Connor Suehs, Staff Writer November 12, 2023

SAN ANTONIO — The UTSA Roadrunners extended their winning streak to six games as they defeated the Rice Owls in front of 28,245 fans in the Alamodome on Saturday. The game would mark the 11th matchup...

NBA in-season tournament explained

NBA in-season tournament explained

Misty Olawunmi, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Basketball is back with something new in store for fans.  The NBA has introduced an in-season tournament this fall, which started on Nov. 3. With the Spurs’ first tournament game coming this Friday,...

Women’s basketball tops St. Mary’s in exhibition game

Women’s basketball tops St. Mary’s in exhibition game

Connor Suehs, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

After last season’s strong run to the semifinals of the 2023 Conference-USA Women’s Basketball Championship, the UTSA women’s basketball team looked to keep that momentum going as they began...

UTSA football to host Rice in Military Appreciation Game

UTSA football to host Rice in Military Appreciation Game

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

Entering last Saturday’s matchup, UTSA football had not won in Denton since 2013. The Roadrunners also had not lost a conference game since their 45-23 loss to the Mean Green on the road in 2021.  Fortunately...

The State of Texas reigns in sports supremacy

The State of Texas reigns in sports supremacy

Marissa Silvas, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

This past week in sports has been eventful in Texas, from the Texas Rangers becoming the 2023 World Series champions to the San Antonio Spurs sweeping the Phoenix Suns in back-to-back matchups.  On...

Texas Rangers defeat Arizona Diamondbacks to win World Series

Texas Rangers defeat Arizona Diamondbacks to win World Series

Connor Suehs, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

After losing back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, many fans of the Texas Rangers never thought they would see their team lift the trophy. Texas has gained a reputation for “choking” in the postseason,...

Men’s basketball scores 125 points against McMurry University

Men’s basketball scores 125 points against McMurry University

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

In its second exhibition game of the season, UTSA men’s basketball defeated McMurry University 125-84 Monday night in the Convocation Center.  The team’s scoring ability continued to shine,...

Memphis Tigers win third consecutive AAC Championship title

Memphis Tigers win third consecutive AAC Championship title

Jada Thomas, Interim Marketing Manager November 7, 2023

Over the past week, the American Athletic Conference Women’s Soccer Championship occurred in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. The Championship concluded with the final match on Sunday, Nov. 5.  The championship...

UTSA rushing attack defeats North Texas in Denton

UTSA rushing attack defeats North Texas in Denton

Nicholas Kingman, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

DENTON - UTSA football remains undefeated in conference play after beating American Athletic Conference opponent North Texas Mean Green 37-29 Saturday afternoon at DATCU Stadium.  With the win, the...

Traylor speaks after win over East Carolina, looks ahead to North Texas

Traylor speaks after win over East Carolina, looks ahead to North Texas

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Now on a four-game winning streak, head coach Jeff Traylor held his weekly media roundtable to discuss the team’s record-breaking win, injuries and the upcoming matchup against North Texas.  Coming...

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