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
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Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor

Julia is a third-year English major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in communications. She has a passion for sports and literature. During her time at The Paisano, Julia has been a staff writer and is currently the assistant sports editor. When she is not at school or writing, she interns for the UTSA Athletics Communications department. As a native of Fredericksburg, she enjoys hiking and peaches. In her free time, she loves to read and find the best coffee shops around her.

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Mia Perales serves up a ball during a game earlier this season. The junior setter and San Antonio native has appeared in eight of UTSA’s 11 matches so far this season.

[Photo] Volleyball swept by UTEP, record falls to 3-8

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor
March 3, 2021
Roadrunner Field sits empty before a softball game on Mar. 26. It will remain this way for the duration of both the baseball and softball seasons due to COVID protocols.

[Photo] UTSA announces fan attendance for spring athletics

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
March 3, 2021
B.J. Daniels surveys the field during a game against Army last year. Daniels will exercise his extra year of eligibility and return to the ‘Runners after rushing for 129 yards last season.

[Photo] 12 football seniors return for additional season

Eddie Sanchez, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Photo by Julia Maenius

[Photo] The US electrical grid is unreliable

Editorial Board
March 2, 2021
Chad Sewell hits a drive during this week's season opening tournament. Sewell finished as the highest placed Roadrunner in the field in a tie for 15th at 4 over par.

Men’s golf finishes sixth in first tournament of season

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
February 26, 2021
UTSA captured 15 total medals at the C-USA Indoor Championships. The men's and women's teams each finished in third place in their respective fields.

Track & field claim 15 medals at C-USA Indoor Championships

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
February 23, 2021
Pepper Jones delivers a pitch during last year's Irish Alamo Classic. Jones appeared in six games for the 'Runners last season making two starts with a 2.19 ERA in 12.1 innings pitched.

[Photo] UTSA baseball ready to showcase a full season of growth under Coach Hallmark

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Freezing temperatures and numerous power outages across the San Antonio area caused the university to suspend all activity both on campus and online. These postponements and cancellations have now reached UTSA athletics.

Inclement weather causes weekend cancellations, postponements

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
February 19, 2021
Kirby Smith readies to spike the ball during a game earlier this season. Smith recored her second double-double of the season on Friday against North Texas, leading the offense with 19 kills.

Volleyball splits weekend matches against North Texas

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
February 16, 2021
Jhivvan Jackson goes up for a layup against FAU on Saturday. Jackson averaged 25 points, 7.5 assists, and 6.5 rebounds for the series, earning C-USA Player of the Week honors.

[Photo] UTSA men’s basketball keep the brooms out with another sweep

Eddie Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
UTSA defensive specialist Mia Ybarra digs a ball during a game earlier this season. The junior from San Antonio registered a season high 33 digs last Friday against SMU.

[Photo] UTSA Volleyball drops three straight despite valiant efforts

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor
February 12, 2021
UTSA failed to secure a gold medal at the Charlie Thomas Invitational this past weekend. This is the first time all season UTSA has been unable to do so.

UTSA track & field secures three medals at Charlie Thomas Invitational

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
February 9, 2021
The women's team huddles during Saturday's triple overtime loss to FIU. The 'Runners have now lost 13 in a row and remain winless in conference play.

Women’s basketball swept by FIU after triple overtime finale

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
February 9, 2021
Cedric Alley Jr. soars through the air for a dunk during a game earlier this season. The redshirt junior transfer from Houston is currently averaging 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

[Photo] Career nights for Jackson and Wallace on the road lead to sweep over FIU

Eddie Sanchez, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Bianca Ejesieme goes for a cross court spike during the game against UIW. Ejesieme tallied a career-best 17 kills and five blocks during the game, helping earn her Conference USA Player of the Week honors.

Volleyball outlasts UIW in five-set contest

Julia Maenius, Magazine Edtior
February 2, 2021
UTSA huddles up during a timeout during the game against UTEP on Saturday. UTSA is 0-10 in conference play this season and has lost 11 straight games overall.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls to UTEP, still winless in conference play

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor
February 2, 2021
Jordan Ivy-Curry goes behind the back during the game against UTEP on Jan. 28. The game was Ivy-Curry's first ever career start and he would finish with 14 points.

[Photo] Continuing the trend, UTSA splits home and road series with UTEP

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor
February 2, 2021
Rodriguez drives through contact to finish at the rim in a game against UTEP Thursday night. Thursday was Rodriguez's third consecutive start after appearing in his first 8 games of the season in a bench role.

[Photo] Athlete of the week: Adrian Rodriguez

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor
January 29, 2021
Hannah Lopez serves the ball into play for UTSA in a game last season. Lopez registered back to back double-doubles to begin the season.

Volleyball splits weekend to open season

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
January 26, 2021
Karrington Donald looks for a pass during a game last season. Donald currently leads the team in assists this season.

[Photo] UTSA women’s basketball doomed by slow starts, swept by Southern Mississippi

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor
January 26, 2021
Jacob Germany throws down a thunderous dunk during Saturday's game against the Golden Eagles. Germany averaged 12 points and 9.5 rebounds over the weekend.

[Photo] Roadrunners hold on late, sweep Southern Mississippi over the weekend

Eddie Sanchez, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2021
Jhivvan Jackson drives to the basket in a game against Middle Tennessee. Jackson currently leads the team in scoring this season, averaging 18.8 points per game.

Men’s Basketball looks to improve during second half of season

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
January 22, 2021
Courtney Walters sets the ball during a game last season.

[Photo] UTSA Volleyball returns after long layoff, look to improve on last year’s results

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor
January 22, 2021
Wide receiver Joshua Cephus jogs onto the field during UTSA's game against Army. Cephus and the offense will need to score early and often if they hope to overcome North Texas.

[Photo] UTSA looks to finish regular season strong against North Texas

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2020
Keaton Wallace gets into his defensive stance as UABs Jalen Benjamin brings the ball up the court in last years Conference USA tournament.

[Photo] Men’s basketball aims for a winning season despite roster changes

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Women's basketball's guard Mikayla Woods dribbles the ball up the court against UIW last season.

Women’s basketball looks to grow and improve in new season

Julia Maenius and Ryder Martin
November 17, 2020
Quarterback Frank Harris walks over to talk to Head Coach Jeff Traylor during a game against Army. Harris was sensational against the Miners, and its clear that Traylor has managed to light a fire under his offense.

[Photo] UTSA puts up 52 points in huge win against UTEP

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor
November 16, 2020
The RACE building is currently on track to be finished by June of 2021. Construction of the structure itself has recently been completed.

RACE building continues to push toward completion

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2020
UTSA's defense huddles up on the sideline during a game against Army in October. The team hopes to return to play on Saturday against UTEP.

[Photo] Traylor shines more light on UTSA’s COVID-19 setback

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
Wide receiver Brennon Dingle returns a kickoff during UTSA's game against Army in early October. Dingle and the rest of the offense hope to put on another show this weekend in Mississippi

[Photo] Despite COVID complications, UTSA hopes to play UTEP on Saturday

Ryder Martin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
UTSA has picked up seven gold medals for the season so far.

Roadrunners dash through XC conference meet in Birmingham

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2020
34K: Karrington Donald's musical side

34K: Karrington Donald’s musical side

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2020
Photo courtesy of Madison Florence

Parker McCollum on the inspirations behind his new EP, ‘Hollywood Gold’

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
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[Photo] The AP top 25 needs to change, here’s how

Ryder Martin and Alex Hanks
October 20, 2020
UTSA Safety Rashad Wisdom warms up before last Saturday's game against the Army Black Knights. The Roadrunners fell to the Black Knights 28-16.

[Photo] Roadrunners prepare to defend the Alamodome against the Bulldogs

Max Aguirre, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
The Roadrunner defense huddles up and waits on the Army Black Knights to set up on the line of scrimmage. UTSA fell to Army 28-16.

[Photo] ‘Runners drop their third straight game, fall to 3-3

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Lowell Narcisse runs the ball in a 2019 game against the Rice Owls.

Athlete of the week: Lowell Narcisse

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2020
Lowell Narcisse scrambles out of the pocket and looks to pick up yardage during a 2019 regular season game. Narcisse played admirably against BYU, completing 85% of his passes and throwing for 229 yards and 2 TDs.

UTSA drops their second game of the season at BYU

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2020
UTSA's Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director Lisa Campos and head football coach Jeff Traylor at Traylor's welcome conference in December of 2019.

Campos comments on new season protocols, winter sports

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2020
Sophomore Setter Courtney Walters

Groff and Pittman reflect on the postponement of volleyball and soccer

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2020
The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics released guidelines for the upcoming football season for the safety of fans and teams in the Alamodome.

Alamodome details COVID-19 plan for UTSA football

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2020

Conference USA delays soccer, volleyball

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2020
Sincere McCormick runs past Florida Atlantic University defenders in the final game of the 2019-2020 season

[Photo] UTSA football set to begin Traylor era

August 25, 2020
Jeff Traylor speaking to the media during his introductory press meeting. Traylor becomes the third head coach in UTSA football history.

Head coach Jeff Traylor speaks on football program during the pandemic

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
May 22, 2020
Karrington Donald attempts to pass the ball to a teammate as fans look on from the stands. It will be interesting to see how drastically the 15% attendance limit will affect crowd attendance this season.

[Photo] Conference USA awards Karrington Donald with C-USA Spirit of Service Award

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor
April 15, 2020
Victoria Villarreal rounds the bases in a contest against the UIW Cardinals. UTSA softball was in the middle of conference play before the season was cut short due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States.

[Photo] NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring sport student athletes

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
The mostly-empty Sombrilla sits in the center of Main Campus. UTSA has recently decided to transition classes online for the remainder of the spring semester.

[Photo] Keep track of coronavirus updates from UTSA administration members

Josh Peck and Breahna Luera
April 8, 2020
Atem Bior brings the ball up the court. Bior played his final game as a Roadrunner in a loss to the UAB Blazers at the C-USA Championships in Frisco, Texas.

UTSA men’s basketball concludes season at C-USA tournament

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2020
Nick Thornquist is the senior catcher for the baseball team. He is beginning his second season for the Roadrunners.

Athlete of the Week: Nick Thornquist

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Adrian Rodriguez rebounds the ball and scored with a put-back. Rodriguez made his first career start against the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers.

Men’s basketball continues Pod Play

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Joshua Lamb throws an infielded ball to the first second baseman. Lamb is a shortstop for the baseball team.

[Photo] Baseball continues hot start

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer
March 3, 2020
Pepper Jones throws a pitch against the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals during the Alamo Irish Classic on Feb. 23 at Nelson W. Wolff Stadium.

Baseball wins the Alamo Irish Classic

Julia Maenius, assistant sports editor
February 25, 2020
The Roadrunners sing the UTSA Alma Mater after a 6-2 victory over the Houston Baptist University Huskies on Feb. 12 at Roadrunner Field. Photo by Julia Maenius.

[Photo] Softball places third at Boerner Invitational

February 25, 2020
Victoria Villarreal catches a throw from Clarissa Hernandez. The ‘Runners went 3-2 in the Bobcat Classic.

[Photo] Softball wins three at Bobcat Invitational

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Atem Bior looks to pass the ball. Bior is wrapping up his final season playing for the ‘Runners.

Athlete of the Week: Atem Bior

Julia Maenius, Assistant sports editor
February 19, 2020
Bryan Sturges bats for the Roadrunners. The ‘Runners will open their season on Valentine’s Day at the Roadrunner Field.

Baseball set to open series against Quinnipiac

Julia Maenius and Ryan Garza
February 11, 2020
Keaton Wallace brings the ball up to make a lay-up. Wallace is the second half of Conference USA’s highest scoring duo.

Athlete of the Week: Keaton Wallace

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Byron Frohnen shot a layup in a game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers. Frohnen plays power forward for the UTSA men’s basketball team.

Byron Frohnen breaks UTSA career records

Julia Maenius, Assistant sports editor
February 4, 2020
Jhivvan Jackson drives to the basket around the Middle Tennessee defenders. The ‘Runners lost back-to-back games at home.

[Photo] There is still hope for UTSA men’s basketball

February 4, 2020
Jacob Germany shoots a free throw after a foul in the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The ‘Runners lost to the Blazers 76-68.

Eric Czumbel drives past the defenders to the basket. The ‘Runners dropped the game to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

[Photo] Men's basketball falls in back-to-back games

February 4, 2020
Deja Cousin dribbles the ball up the court to reset the Raodrunners’ offense. The team faced the UNT Mean Green on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Athlete of the Week: Deja Cousin

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2020
Jade Richey finishes a cheer on the sideline of a football game. The cheerleading squad is preparing for the NCA competition held in Daytona, Florida.

UTSA Cheer places in top ten at Orlando

Julia Maenius and Lindsey Mione
January 28, 2020
Jhivvan Jackson looks on during a game against LA Tech.

Athlete of the Week: Jhivvan Jackson

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2020
Charlene Mass defends the basket against the Cardinals.

[Photo] Women’s basketball begins home stand

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor
January 21, 2020
Keaton Wallace puts a shot up.

Men’s basketball hits the road

Julia Maenius, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Coach Traylor receives a team jersey during his welcome press conference.

[Photo] ‘Feel the juice’: Meet Jeff Traylor Get to know the third head coach in UTSA football history

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor
January 21, 2020
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