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

Tija Hawkins going above and beyond to take the ball to the rim.

Athlete of the Week: Tija Hawkins

Jack Myer January 23, 2019

Among the leaders of the UTSA Women’s Basketball team, Tija Hawkins sets herself apart with her relentless defense and dominance on offense. Since her debut three seasons ago, she has risen from coming...

Track and Field strike gold

Track and Field strike gold

Ryan Garza January 23, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunners participated in the FasTrack Invitational on Jan. 19 at Yeoman Fieldhouse in Houston, TX. The meet only lasted the day but the ‘Runners were successful enough to secure nine gold...

Forward Marie Benson drives past multiple Middle Tennessee State defenders on her way to the rim.

Roadrunners fall at home

Jose Bouquett January 23, 2019

Add enough pressure on coal and you will make a diamond. On Thursday January 14th, in the Convocation Center, Middle Tennessee (MTSU) pressured a young UTSA women’s basketball team and received a win. UTSA...

Chris Estrada

Q&A with fall graduate Chris Estrada

Joseph Torres November 30, 2018

Q: “What is your major?” “I’m going for a sports management degree. It’s Sport, Event and Tourism Management — that’s the official title. I think it would be really cool to work for a sports...

King Newton looking regrouping with his defensive unit before a play.

Athlete of the Week: King Newton

Zach Truesdale November 29, 2018

Since coming onto the scene in 2015, King Newton has been a key member of a very talented UTSA defensive line. Coming out of high school, the former Southlake Carroll Dragon was named to the 2014 Dave...

Kourtney Kekec dribbles past a defender.

Athlete of the Week: Kourtney Kekec

Lindsey Mione November 29, 2018

Senior forward Kourtney Kekec was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri before receiving her offer at UTSA to pursue her dream of playing college basketball. Prior to UTSA’s offer, Kekec had never heard...

Karrington Donald dribbles around a Concordia defender.

Women’s basketball underway

Lindsey Mione November 14, 2018

Opening the UTSA women’s basketball season with a bang, the ‘Runners (1-2) shot down Concordia University (0-1) 78-51, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Convocation Center. The  following weekend, the...

Adokiye Iyaye jumps for a layup.

Men’s basketball off to rough start

Ryan Garza November 14, 2018

The men’s basketball team got off to a not-so-hot start, losing their home season opener to Division II St. Edwards on last second free throws. The ‘Runners look to redeem themselves by taking on an...

Roadrunners cheer each other on after scoring a point.

UTSA Volleyball is postseason bound for sixth straight year

Nisa Rodriguez November 14, 2018

Volleyball caps off dominate season The UTSA volleyball team is heading to conference this upcoming weekend with a boost of confidence from their victory against UTEP this past Saturday, Nov. 10. UTSA...

The UTSA defense gangs up to make a tackle.

Roadrunners lose big at home

Zach Truesdale November 14, 2018

This past Saturday, UTSA hosted the FIU Panthers at the Alamodome. Entering the game, the Roadrunner’s record was 3-6 (2-3 C-USA) versus the Panthers 6-3 (4-1). After a tough road loss against the UAB...

Kidd taking a swing at a golf meet.

Athlete of the Week: Madison Kidd

Frankie Leal November 7, 2018

Ever since she arrived on the scene in 2016, UTSA golfer Madison Kidd has been a key contributor and member of the UTSA women’s golf team. Kidd has played in 26 events during her time here and has earned...

Timea Tóth subbing-in for Marie Benson.

Women’s basketball shines: Roadrunners dominate Sul Ross State

Zach Truesdale November 7, 2018

NCAA women’s basketball is back this week after a long summer and fall of workouts and practices. The wait is over, and there is a lot to be hopeful for as UTSA prepares to take on the season. New faces...

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