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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

Men's basketball coach - Austin Claunch

Roadrunners announce newly formed roster

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Introducing an almost entirely new roster, UTSA men’s basketball looks to immensely improve this year as they gear up for the 24’-25’ season. With new head coach Austin Claunch at the helm, the basketball...

Roadrunner soccer fails to score against Rice University

Roadrunner soccer fails to score against Rice University

Hannah Velasquez, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

UTSA soccer and Rice University had a vicious conference game against each other on Sunday, with the Owls taking the win 0-1. The ‘Runners (6-4-1, 1-2 AAC) were coordinated as a team and relied...

Quarterback Owen McCown

McCown tosses two interceptions, UTSA falls to East Carolina

Rylan Renteria, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2024

Inconsistency on offense prevented UTSA from escaping with a tough road win as the Roadrunners fell to East Carolina University 30-20 on Saturday at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium. Before this game, the ‘Runners...

Women's lacrosse forms lasting bonds

Women’s lacrosse forms lasting bonds

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Lacrosse originated from the Indigenous people of North America. The game was for recreational purposes, but it had deep roots of spiritual importance and cultural significance. They would use the...

UTSA Volleyball loses third game in a row

UTSA Volleyball loses third game in a row

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

UTSA lost to University of North Texas 3-1 on Friday night at the Convocation Center. The Roadrunners (6-8, 0-1 AAC) and the Mean Green (4-8, 1-0 AAC) had their first match against each other in...

UTSA men's golf host the Valero Texas Collegiate Open

UTSA men’s golf host the Valero Texas Collegiate Open

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor September 24, 2024

One of the largest fall events in collegiate golf is the 2024 Valero Texas Collegiate, which took place from Sept. 21-23 at TPC San Antonio. UTSA competed against 14 other teams, seven of which ranked...

Should UTSA have left the AAC for the Pac-12?

Should UTSA have left the AAC for the Pac-12?

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

As the newly formed Pac-12 conference embarked on a transformational period, UTSA found itself at a crossroads, facing an important decision that could redefine the trajectory of its athletic and academic...

Roadrunners’ gritty display during tense match

Roadrunners’ gritty display during tense match

Hannah Velasquez, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

UTSA soccer and Abilene Christian ended its Sunday game in a 1-1 draw. This marks the fourth time the two schools have faced each other. UTSA, throughout the beginning of the game, were able to...

UTSA tops Huskies with three second-quarter scoring drives

UTSA tops Huskies with three second-quarter scoring drives

Haley Aguayo, Sports Editor September 24, 2024

UTSA football returned to the Alamodome and continued its home-field advantage win streak to beat Houston Christian University 45-7 on Saturday. “I was happy for the kids,” coach Jeff Traylor...

A beginner’s sports guide to fall sports

A beginner’s sports guide to fall sports

Hannah Velasquez, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

The NCAA categorizes college sports into divisions; from there, schools are separated into conferences. UTSA is Division I when it comes to athletics and is a part of the American Athletic Conference.   Football In...

It’s quad ball, not quidditch

It’s quad ball, not quidditch

Bailey Hall, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Quad ball is based off of quidditch, the fictional game from the Harry Potter series. It was created in 2005 by Alex Benepe and Xander Manshel, flatmates at Middlebury College. The sport has now grown...

Singapore waves a final checkered flag for Daniel Ricciardo

Singapore waves a final checkered flag for Daniel Ricciardo

Marcela Montufar Soria, Opinion Editor September 24, 2024

Round 18 of this year’s Formula One (F1) season took place on Sunday in Singapore at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. After 61 laps, Daniel Ricciardo was the last driver to cross the finish line, ending...

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