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

Women’s basketball makes history with first postseason win

Women’s basketball makes history with first postseason win

Vivian Echavarria, Contributor March 22, 2024

After an emotional semifinal loss to East Carolina last week in the American Athletic Conference tournament, the UTSA women’s basketball team had to wait until Sunday to see if its season would continue....

Spurs turnover bug continues to bite

Spurs turnover bug continues to bite

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2024

Luka Dončić came to the Frost Bank Center for both the Mavericks and Spurs season opener back in October, where he dropped 33 points in a Dallas win. Dončić, who currently leads the NBA in points...

#25, Idara Udo

Women’s season success leads to NIT appearance

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

The 2023-24 season marked a period of adversity and growth for the UTSA women’s basketball team in their inaugural season in the American Athletic Conference. The onset presented a mix of optimism and...

Roadrunners basketball comes to an end

Roadrunners basketball comes to an end

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Capping off its season with a crushing first-round exit to Temple in the American Athletic Conference tournament, UTSA’s men’s basketball season has officially come to an end. Though their record certainly...

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...

UTSA’s tournament hopes dashed as second-half rally falls short against Temple

UTSA’s tournament hopes dashed as second-half rally falls short against Temple

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

In an emotionally charged rematch following a last-second loss earlier in the week, No. 14 UTSA once again faced off against No. 11 Temple in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament....

Late surge by ECU ends UTSA’s AAC championship hopes

Late surge by ECU ends UTSA’s AAC championship hopes

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Amidst the high stakes of the American Athletic Conference tournament semifinal, No. 4 UTSA faced a heartbreaking 55-54 loss against No. 9 East Carolina. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions as the...

Jenkins and Guttadauro power UTSA to AAC semifinal

Jenkins and Guttadauro power UTSA to AAC semifinal

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

In a captivating American Athletic Conference quarter final showdown, No. 4 UTSA edged out No. 5 South Florida with a final score of 58-56. The Roadrunners were led by forward Jordyn Jenkins who totaled...

Basketball coach Steve Henson excited for AAC Tournament

Basketball coach Steve Henson excited for AAC Tournament

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Winning three out of their last four regular-season games, the Roadrunners find themselves riding high as they head into the American Athletic Conference tournament this upcoming week. Though UTSA is slated...

Temple ruins Roadrunner senior night at the buzzer

Temple ruins Roadrunner senior night at the buzzer

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Squandering a 13-point lead in the second half, UTSA fell to Temple 84-82 Sunday in the Convocation Center. Despite a career night from guard PJ Carter, the Roadrunner’s senior night was crushed...

Roadrunners curbs Owls fourth quarter push in season final

Roadrunners curbs Owls fourth quarter push in season final

Nicholas Kingman, Assistant Opinion Editor March 7, 2024

If one word had to describe the UTSA women’s basketball season finale — thrilling would be it.  Heading into Tuesday’s contest, the Roadrunners were in a tight six-way tie in the American...

Should court storming be banned?

Should court storming be banned?

Connor Suehs, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

Court storming, the jubilant rush of fans onto the basketball court or football field after a monumental victory, has long been a tradition in college sports. It’s an exhilarating display of passion...

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