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

Roadrunners fall short in home opener

Roadrunners fall short in home opener

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

The UTSA softball team hosted Abilene Christian University in the season's home opener, falling to the Wildcats 5-2 on Tuesday evening at Roadrunner Field. Freshman pitcher Iliana Saucedo threw five...

The tremulous history of spring football

The tremulous history of spring football

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor March 6, 2024

Football is America’s national sport and it is unlike any other sport in the U.S. Every Saturday and Sunday in the fall, you are guaranteed multiple games on national television. From high school to...

Should coaches and managers be fired before the season has concluded?

Should coaches and managers be fired before the season has concluded?

Michael Rios, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

There have been many instances where head coaches and managers of sports teams have been fired before their season has ended. This past NFL season we saw Josh McDaniels, head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders,...

Should court storming be banned?

Should court storming be banned?

Connor Suehs, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Court storming, the jubilant rush of fans onto the basketball court or football field after a monumental victory, has long been a tradition in college sports. It’s an exhilarating display of passion...

With Harris’ departure, Traylor searches for new quarterback

With Harris’ departure, Traylor searches for new quarterback

Alec Marquez, Contributor March 6, 2024

In coach Jeff Traylor’s tenure at UTSA, there have been many question marks on the roster and voids that needed to be filled. However, there was always a lock at the most important position in the sport,...

Can the Roadrunners cause madness in March?

Can the Roadrunners cause madness in March?

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

With just one more regular season game left on their schedule, the Roadrunners are projected to face either South Florida, Charlotte or FAU in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament....

Red Bull dominates Bahrain Grand Prix

Red Bull dominates Bahrain Grand Prix

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor March 6, 2024

“That was simply lovely,” said Max Verstappen on his radio after crossing the finish line, taking his eighth consecutive win and the first of the season. The Formula 1 (F1) season saw its first race...

UTSA loses to UT in exhibition game

UTSA loses to UT in exhibition game

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2024

UTSA volleyball opened its spring campaign in sell-out fashion, hosting the reigning NCAA champion Texas Longhorns in an exhibition match on Monday night at the Convocation Center.  With no real...

Roadrunner resilience on full display in home series win

Roadrunner resilience on full display in home series win

Rylan Renteria, Distribution Manager March 5, 2024

Returning home from a trip to the Houston Metropolitan Area, the UTSA baseball squad met Grand Canyon University for the first time since 1993. Across three matchups, the ‘Runners captured two wins,...

Pitching dominance leads to a winning record in Arlington

Pitching dominance leads to a winning record in Arlington

Noah Willoughby, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

The UTSA softball team visited Allan Saxe Field in Arlington this past weekend to play in the Boerner Invitational. The Roadrunners went 3-2, improving their overall record to 7-14.  The ‘Runners...

NCAA rules double hits in volleyball

NCAA rules double hits in volleyball

Amber Serio, News Editor March 5, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the NCAA announced a series of rule changes that will be implemented for the upcoming 2024 women’s volleyball season. To name a few, this included allowing two liberos in each match,...

UTSA women’s basketball’s quest for an AAC tournament run

UTSA women’s basketball’s quest for an AAC tournament run

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

The UTSA women’s basketball team, heading into the American Athletic Conference tournament, stands at a pivotal point in their season. Their journey to this stage has been filled with notable highs and...

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