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

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

John Buggs III and Jacob Germany combine for 28 points to take down St. Mary’s at the Convocation Center on Monday night. Buggs III had a career-high 14 points, including eight points during a pivotal...

Spurs lose overtime thriller to Grizzlies 124-122

Spurs lose overtime thriller to Grizzlies 124-122

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night in overtime 124-122. The Spurs (5-7) were trailing in every quarter of the game, including by 15 at halftime. 32 points from Memphis...

Roadrunners win first game of the season 74-47

Roadrunners win first game of the season 74-47

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 8, 2022

After a big win in its exhibition game last week, UTSA took down Trinity 74-47. Josh Farmer led the Roadrunners (1-0) with 17 points and 12 rebounds, both game-highs. Jacob Germany had 15 points, and the...

UTSA basketball previewing what’s to come

UTSA basketball previewing what’s to come

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 4, 2022

View the full gallery here. UTSA basketball played Schreiner University for the first time in program history, defeating the Mountaineers 93-60 on Wednesday evening. The Roadrunners had five players...

What to know about your 2022-2023 Spurs team

What to know about your 2022-2023 Spurs team

Maddie Cortez, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

It was 2014; we had the big three — Manu Ginobli, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. They won several championship titles. Life was good.  For a while, the Alamo City became cozy in their confidence of...

John Buggs III speaking to the fans at Rowdy Jam.

UTSA’s offseason upgrades

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 31, 2022

UTSA basketball will start their 2022-2023 schedule at the beginning of November. After challenging season performances and weaker conference play, the men’s and women’s teams hope for stronger performances....

Spurs hold off Timberwolves, win 107-98

Spurs hold off Timberwolves, win 107-98

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 30, 2022

Keldon Johnson’s 25 points and Doug McDermott’s 23 off the bench helped San Antonio defeat Minnesota 107-98 Sunday night. The two teams have already played each other three times in the young NBA season,...

Can you go too far as a teammate?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 25, 2022

Whether you are the last player on the bench or the chosen leader of the team, there is a fine line between motivation and bullying. There is a time and place to fight with teammates, but once a line is...

San Antonio Spurs preview

San Antonio Spurs preview

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

With the San Antonio Spurs completing their preseason, the squad can now look forward to the start of the regular season. After making many moves this offseason, the Spurs are looking to completely rebuild...

None-and-done

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor October 3, 2022

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States, drawing in millions of dollars every season and bringing enjoyment yearlong. The athletes work their whole lives to make it to the big...

Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russian prison for possession of illegal narcotics

Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russian prison for possession of illegal narcotics

Jenna Taylor, Staff Writer September 27, 2022

Brittney Griner, a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and two-time Olympic gold medalist, was arrested in an airport in Moscow this February for having illegal substances in her luggage....

The LA Lakers have three of the leagues five oldest players and six of the leagues 12 oldest players. The teams average age is 30.0, which is the sixth oldest roster in history.

Los Angeles Fakers: Biggest bust in NBA history

Luke Lawhorn, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2022

As of April 5, the Los Angeles Lakers are officially out of not just the playoffs, but the play-in tournament as well. The NBA playoffs start on April 16, where the top 10 teams in each conference make...

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