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

Jhivvan Jackson scans the floor. 
Jeff Huehn/UTSA Athletics

Men’s basketball off to solid start

Frankie Leal December 6, 2017

Freshman duo leading young squad   After the departure of both Gino Littles and Jeff Beverly at the end of the 2016-2017 season, many UTSA fans were left with a sense of uncertainty about the future...

Nathaniel Sattler in a bout against A&M Corpus Christi.

Photo courtesy of UTSA club fencing

Club fencing on the rise after statewide tournament

Zach Truesdale November 29, 2017

UTSA Fencing, one of the school’s oldest groups on campus, dating back to the 2000’s, competed in a tournament hosted by the Southwest Intercollegiate Fencing Association at The University of North...

The UTSA sideline celebrates after Sackett makes the game winning field goal.
Chase Otero/Paisano

UTSA football earns bowl eligibility

Connor Zimmerlee and Ryan Garza November 29, 2017

Roadrunners beat Marshall, fall to LA Tech to finish season 6-5 Following the 2016 season in which UTSA became bowl eligible for the first time in the program’s history, the ‘Runners came into the...

Carson Wentz throws a pass under pressure.

Keith Allison/Flickr.com

Midseason individual award predictions around the NFL

Raul Diaz November 29, 2017

The 2017 NFL season has been nothing short of entertaining and unpredictable. Fans witnessed many exciting rookies make an instant impact, injuries and suspensions to superstar players and new touchdown...

Guard Carlie Heineman drives to the basket. Chase Otero, The Paisano

UTSA women’s basketball begins new era under Holt

Connor Zimmerlee November 15, 2017

Following a 2016 season in which they went 14-16, the UTSA women’s basketball team hopes to improve this season and achieve their first winning record since 2014. After combining for only 24 wins over...

Brady Jones looks up at the crowd before the punt return. Ricky Galindo, The Paisano

Athlete of the week: Brady Jones

Frankie Leal November 15, 2017

After a breakout junior season in which he caught 26 passes for 322 yards, Brady Jones has continued to be a focal point of the UTSA offense and special teams unit during his senior year. Before Jones...

Sophomore Giovanni De Nicolao attempts a floater. Chase Otero/The Paisano

UTSA men’s basketball gears up for 2017-2018 season

Frankie Leal November 7, 2017

What to look for in Henson’s second season as head coach Two years ago, UTSA men’s basketball had their worst season in program history. The 2015-2016 squad finished the season with a dismal 5-27...

The Alabama defense prepares for a goal line stand against LSU. The Coiner/Wikimedia Commons

NCAA football’s race for the playoffs heats up

Connor Zimmerlee November 7, 2017

Every year in college football, fans eagerly anticipate the release of the initial College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. It offers a chance for fans to see where their team stacks up against the rest...

Altuve and Springer celebrate after they score a run. Keith Allison/Flickr.com

Houston Astros win their first ever World Series

Connor Zimmerlee November 7, 2017

The 2017 World Series featured the two best teams in baseball from the regular season: the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros who won 104 and 101 games respectively. Going head to head, both teams...

Daniel Hartwig/flickr.com. Notre Dame football’s classic white and gold look.

The best and worst uniforms in college football

Connor Zimmerlee November 1, 2017

In college football, outlandish and creative uniforms have become a staple. From Oregon’s various uniform combinations to Alabama’s two classic uniforms, schools are identified by the uniforms they...

Josh Norman’s “300” cleats (#6). Master Tesfatsion/Washington Post

The top customized cleats worn by players in the NFL

Connor Zimmerlee November 1, 2017

Number Ten: J.J. Watt “Texas Strong” In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Houston citizens were devastated. Thousands lost their homes and had almost nothing to bring them hope. Enter J.J. Watt,...

Athlete of the week: Amanda Gonzales

Brice McPhail October 25, 2017

Ever since the second grade, Amanda Gonzales has been playing on the volleyball court. Whether it was playing with her friends or club teams throughout middle school and high school, volleyball is what...

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