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
Luke Lawhorn

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor

Luke (he/him) is an English major at UTSA and is set to graduate in the Spring of 2024. This is his fifth semester at The Paisano and his fourth as the Sports Editor. Along with covering UTSA sports and events, Luke also covers high school sports and local events for the San Antonio Express-News and covers the San Antonio Spurs for The Paisano. He has a huge passion for covering sports and giving his opinion on them. Outside of writing and talking about sports, Luke’s hobbies include playing basketball, watching movies and all things outdoors.

All content by Luke Lawhorn
A closer look at Wembanyama’s record-breaking rookie season

A closer look at Wembanyama’s record-breaking rookie season

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Zach Collins (player) - forward (position)

Finishing on a high note

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
Devonte’ Graham’s go-ahead floater pushes Spurs past Nuggets

Devonte’ Graham’s go-ahead floater pushes Spurs past Nuggets

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
Wembanyama is here to stay

Wembanyama is here to stay

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Should there be an age limit in the NCAA?

Should there be an age limit in the NCAA?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Spurs’ poor shooting night results in loss to Grizzlies

Spurs’ poor shooting night results in loss to Grizzlies

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 23, 2024
New arena, same result

New arena, same result

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Spurs return home with upset win over Thunder

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
Wembanyama shines in the City of Angels

Wembanyama shines in the City of Angels

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 27, 2024
Mahomes has overtaken Brady as the G.O.A.T.

Mahomes has overtaken Brady as the G.O.A.T.

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Stop complaining about athletes showing emotions

Stop complaining about athletes showing emotions

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
It’s easier to play in the NBA as a foreign-born athlete

It’s easier to play in the NBA as a foreign-born athlete

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
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
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
Remain with the old while still in with the new

Remain with the old while still in with the new

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
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
The beauty of the cowboy lifestyle

The beauty of the cowboy lifestyle

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 21, 2023
Passionate or toxic: the fine line of fandoms

Passionate or toxic: the fine line of fandoms

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 21, 2023
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
Longtime UTSA supporters Ed, Linda Whitacre donate $1 million to university for Klesse College and athletics

Longtime UTSA supporters Ed, Linda Whitacre donate $1 million to university for Klesse College and athletics

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 14, 2023
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

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 32 – Immediate reactions to UTSA’s 34-14 win over Rice

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Rylan Renteria, and William Barnes
November 13, 2023
Social media inhibits social development

Social media inhibits social development

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 31 – UTSA/East Carolina, NFL weekend slate, Spurs opening week , CFP rankings

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Rylan Renteria, and Marcela Montufar Soria
November 2, 2023
Spurs beats Rockets in overtime thriller

Spurs beats Rockets in overtime thriller

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
October 28, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 30: Spurs season opener, UTSA/East Carolina preview, NFL weekend predictions

Luke Lawhorn, Rylan Renteria, and Genevieve Vega
October 26, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 29: UTSA/Florida Atlantic preview, NFL weekend predictions

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Rylan Renteria, Aramis Santiago, and William Barnes
October 25, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 28: UTSA beats UAB, Wembanyama shines in preseason, Cowboys bounce back

Luke Lawhorn, Rylan Renteria, Connor Suehs, and Genevieve Vega
October 25, 2023
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
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
Junior wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (#1) runs for a touchdown during the Owls' 20-17 victory over Tulsa at Howard Schnellenberger Field on Oct. 7, 2023.

What will it take for UTSA to extend its winning streak to three?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
October 18, 2023
Is Wembanyama more NBA-ready than we thought?

Is Wembanyama more NBA-ready than we thought?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
October 17, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 27 – UTSA football back on track, Dallas’ SNF loss , Texas loses Red River

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Rylan Renteria, and Genevieve Vega
October 12, 2023
Spurs host open practice at Frost Bank Center

Spurs host open practice at Frost Bank Center

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
October 10, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EP. 26 – Colorado/USC, Jrue Holiday traded to Celtics, Cowboys blowout Patriots

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Rylan Renteria, Aramis Santiago, and Marcela Montufar Soria
October 3, 2023
UTSA football enters bye week 1-3 after nonconference schedule

UTSA football enters bye week 1-3 after nonconference schedule

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
October 3, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 25 – Tennessee beating UTSA, Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, AP Poll

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Nicholas Kingman, Rylan Renteria, Aramis Santiago, and Marcela Montufar Soria
September 29, 2023
UTSA drops second-straight game, falls to No. 23 Tennessee

UTSA drops second-straight game, falls to No. 23 Tennessee

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
September 23, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 24 – UTSA/Army Game, Tennessee game predictions, AP Top 25 poll.

Luke Lawhorn, Aramis Santiago, Rylan Renteria, Nicholas Kingman, Connor Suehs, and Marcela Montufar Soria
September 22, 2023
UTSA faces off against Army, 9/15

UTSA football to channel inner David against Goliath on Saturday

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
September 20, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 23- Game Review, Season Reflection, NFL Talk, and Predictions!

Luke Lawhorn, William Barnes
September 14, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 22 – UTSA/TXST recap, Texas win over Alabama reactions, NFL Sunday talk

Luke Lawhorn, Nicholas Kingman, Connor Suehs, Brandon Beckham, Rylan Renteria, and William Barnes
September 12, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 21- UTSA Football: Game One Review, Season Reflection, and Predictions!

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Brandon Beckham, Rylan Renteria, and William Barnes
September 7, 2023
UTSA suffers second-straight season opening loss to Houston

UTSA suffers second-straight season opening loss to Houston

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
September 2, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 20- UTSA Football: Season Goals, Predictions, and First Game Preview!

Luke Lawhorn, Connor Suehs, Aramis Santiago, and William Barnes
September 1, 2023
Roadrunners set for Saturday’s season-opener against Cougars

Roadrunners set for Saturday’s season-opener against Cougars

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
The Victor Wembanyama era starts now

The Victor Wembanyama era starts now

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
June 22, 2023
With the Spurs roster going younger, should San Antonio make a change at head coach?

With the Spurs roster going younger, should San Antonio make a change at head coach?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
May 28, 2023
No, the Spurs should not go in ‘win now’ mode

No, the Spurs should not go in ‘win now’ mode

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
May 22, 2023

FLIPPING THE BIRD EPISODE 19 – NBA Talk

Luke Lawhorn and Logan Martinez
May 17, 2023
Spurs sellout Moody Center in back-to-back games in “I-35 Series”

Spurs sellout Moody Center in back-to-back games in “I-35 Series”

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Time to clean the lockers

Time to clean the lockers

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 30, 2023
McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

McDermott: ‘There’s nothing like playing at home’

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
MARCH 19, 2023: The Arlington Renegades against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on March 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. (© Alonso Ramirez/XFL)

Brahmas keep playoff hopes alive, avenge loss against Renegades

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Has UTSA become too complacent with Henson?

Has UTSA become too complacent with Henson?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
What to keep in mind for the Spurs' final 17 games

What to keep in mind for the Spurs’ final 17 games

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 10, 2023
Jeff Traylor speaks ahead of spring practice

Jeff Traylor speaks ahead of spring practice

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Spurs win second-straight game in return to San Antonio

Spurs win second-straight game in return to San Antonio

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. (© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

Brahmas win the franchise’s first game against Guardians

Rylan Renteria and Luke Lawhorn
February 28, 2023
San Antonio welcomes the XFL

San Antonio welcomes the XFL

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
UTSA alumni Keaton Wallace signs two-way deal with LA Clippers

UTSA alumni Keaton Wallace signs two-way deal with LA Clippers

Luke Lawhorn and Rylan Renteria
February 24, 2023
Men finish second, women fourth in C-USA Indoor Championships

Men finish second, women fourth in C-USA Indoor Championships

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. (© Alonso RamirezIII/XFL)

San Antonio Brahmas lose XFL opener in sellout crowd

Luke Lawhorn and Rylan Renteria
February 21, 2023
Men’s basketball falls short on possible second straight win

Men’s basketball falls short on possible second straight win

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
Men’s basketball: Roadrunners snap 11-game skid with win over Rice

Men’s basketball: Roadrunners snap 11-game skid with win over Rice

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Mario Barrios wins world title in hometown of San Antonio

Mario Barrios wins world title in hometown of San Antonio

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 12, 2023
San Antonio native Mario Barrios looks to defeat Jovanie Santiago in Alamodome

San Antonio native Mario Barrios looks to defeat Jovanie Santiago in Alamodome

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 11, 2023

Flying home with the gold

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Spurs lose final home game before 4-week road trip

Spurs lose final home game before 4-week road trip

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
‘The better you recruit, the better chance you got at winning’

‘The better you recruit, the better chance you got at winning’

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
Spurs lose overtime thriller against Phoenix

Spurs lose overtime thriller against Phoenix

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
King finishes runner-up in the Houston Invitational

King finishes runner-up in the Houston Invitational

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 28, 2023
Men’s basketball: Roadrunners swept by North Texas in season series

Men’s basketball: Roadrunners swept by North Texas in season series

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
UTSA basketball falls to FIU, extends losing streak to six

UTSA basketball falls to FIU, extends losing streak to six

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Turner wins gold in Flagstaff, Campbell gets second in Houston

Turner wins gold in Flagstaff, Campbell gets second in Houston

Luke Lawhorn
January 21, 2023
UTSA loses fifth straight to No. 24 FAU

UTSA loses fifth straight to No. 24 FAU

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
Spurs to move into new multi-purpose training facility

Spurs to move into new multi-purpose training facility

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 19, 2023
Johnson’s 36 point career-high guides Spurs past Nets

Johnson’s 36 point career-high guides Spurs past Nets

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan a possible candidate for Rising Stars challenge

Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan a possible candidate for Rising Stars challenge

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
Spurs break NBA’s all-time attendance record against Warriors

Spurs break NBA’s all-time attendance record against Warriors

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
January 14, 2023
Roadrunners historic season falls short in the Cure Bowl

Roadrunners historic season falls short in the Cure Bowl

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
December 17, 2022
Spurs third quarter rally snaps 11-game losing streak

Spurs third quarter rally snaps 11-game losing streak

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
Roadrunners are back-to-back C-USA champions

Roadrunners are back-to-back C-USA champions

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
December 3, 2022
Spurs Tre Jones and Twitch streamer SypherPK donate to Methodist Children’s Hospital

Spurs Tre Jones and Twitch streamer SypherPK donate to Methodist Children’s Hospital

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022

Flipping the Bird: Why is UTSA football not ranked?

Luke Lawhorn, Mason Hickok, and Kaitlyn Rosas
December 2, 2022
Spurs sign Alize Johnson, coach Popovich holds team bonding night

Spurs sign Alize Johnson, coach Popovich holds team bonding night

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
UTSA MBB finishes 1-2 in 210 San Antonio Shootout

UTSA MBB finishes 1-2 in 210 San Antonio Shootout

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
UTSA finishes perfect in C-USA, defeats UTEP 34-31

UTSA finishes perfect in C-USA, defeats UTEP 34-31

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
Spurs third quarter rally falls short, lose 105-94 to Lakers

Spurs third quarter rally falls short, lose 105-94 to Lakers

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
UTSA football to make history tomorrow

UTSA football to make history tomorrow

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
Men’s basketball remains perfect at home

Men’s basketball remains perfect at home

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 24, 2022
Spurs fall to Pelicans 129-110

Spurs fall to Pelicans 129-110

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 24, 2022
Women’s basketball claims their first victory, defeating ACU 76-70

Women’s basketball claims their first victory, defeating ACU 76-70

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Alan Magadan

Athlete of the Week: Alan Magadan

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022
The war against the outdated tattoo narrative

The war against the outdated tattoo narrative

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022
UTSA football clinches C-USA championship berth

UTSA football clinches C-USA championship berth

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
UTSA MBB undefeated at home, defeats St. Mary’s 66-59

UTSA MBB undefeated at home, defeats St. Mary’s 66-59

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
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