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

New arena, same result

New arena, same result

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

AUSTIN – After losing 23 games at the Frost Bank Center home in San Antonio and losing in both Dallas and Houston this season, it was only right if the Spurs made the clean sweep in the state’s capital.  The...

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

After a second straight year of going 1-9 on the annual rodeo road trip, the San Antonio Spurs were welcomed home to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Despite...

Wembanyama shines in the City of Angels

Wembanyama shines in the City of Angels

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES – To no one’s surprise, LeBron James was the biggest star on Friday evening when the Lakers hosted the Spurs in their first home game back from the All-Star break. Fans waited alongside...

Spurs show their youth in final minutes to Magic

Spurs show their youth in final minutes to Magic

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

The 17,081 fans at the Frost Bank Center saw the complete San Antonio Spurs’ experience on Wednesday night. From a tight first-half game to a lackadaisical third quarter to a late fourth-quarter comeback...

West-best Thunder pounce Spurs in return to San Antonio

West-best Thunder pounce Spurs in return to San Antonio

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

Have you ever looked at someone your age and thought, “They sure are further along than I am?” Though Spurs French phenom Victor Wembanyama probably has not thought this of anyone, it is clear from...

Spurs comeback falls short, Popovich grabs mic to quiet down the crowd

Spurs comeback falls short, Popovich grabs mic to quiet down the crowd

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 23, 2023

San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone in the middle of Wednesday’s Spurs and Clippers matchup to chastise the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling the fans to stop booing Kawhi...

Fox’s 43 points propels Kings past Spurs in NBA in-season tournament

Fox’s 43 points propels Kings past Spurs in NBA in-season tournament

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 18, 2023

The San Antonio Spurs dropped its seventh straight game, losing to the Sacramento Kings 129-120 in the NBA In-Season Tournament on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center. The Kings (7-4) were led by...

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...

Spurs exercise Collins, Sochan, Branham and Wesley’s deals

Spurs exercise Collins, Sochan, Branham and Wesley’s deals

Marissa Silvas, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Last week, the Spurs announced that they have signed Zach Collins to a multi-year contract extension. Along with exercising players Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley for the 2024-2025 season.  Collins,...

Spurs beats Rockets in overtime thriller

Spurs beats Rockets in overtime thriller

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

The San Antonio Spurs got their first win of the season in an overtime thriller, winning 126-122 over the Houston Rockets on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center. The Spurs (1-1) were led by guard Devin...

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – After finishing as the bottom two teams in the NBA’s Western Conference last season, San Antonio and Houston come into the 2023 season hoping for improvement.  Through four preseason...

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Spurs win final home preseason game a week out from the start of the regular season

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 19, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – After finishing as the bottom two teams in the NBA’s Western Conference last season, San Antonio and Houston come into the 2023 season hoping for improvement.  Through four preseason...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The Paisano intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks, or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. Comments are reviewed and approved by a moderator to ensure that they meet these standards. The Paisano does not allow anonymous comments, and The Paisano requires a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments.
All The Paisano Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest