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

Work begins on UTSAs new RACE athletic center, scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2021. RACE will provide access to several high end features, including academic centers, new locker rooms, practice fields, and a sports medicine center.

UTSA moves forward on construction of RACE building, but is it worth it?

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer July 3, 2020

Amid the turmoil of the end of the Spring semester, a major step forward for the athletic program seemed to fly under the radar when UTSA officially broke ground on the Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence...

Men’s tennis picks up two wins

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

During the week of Feb. 24, the UTSA Roadrunner men’s tennis team faced the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders, Laredo Community College Palominos and the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the 18th nationally...

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

The UTSA men’s basketball team (12-16, C-USA 6-9) began their slate of Conference USA (C-USA) Bonus Play games Feb. 27 with a loss against the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls, 71-80. C-USA holds...

Joshua Lamb throws an infielded ball to the first second baseman. Lamb is a shortstop for the baseball team.

Baseball continues hot start

Ryder Martin, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

UTSA baseball (10-3) was back in action this weekend with a three-game series against the Grambling State University Tigers (5-7) and a Monday night game against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders...

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

Softball wins three at Bobcat Invitational

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer February 19, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunner softball team (4-2) headed to their second tournament to take on the Texas State Bobcats, the Wichita State Shockers and the Saint Louis Billikens in the Bobcat Classic. The ‘Runners’...

Jake McDaniel glides over the bar during high jump. Both track teams competed in the Houston G-5 and Mid-Major Invitational over the Jan. 31 weekend.

Track headlines Houston Meet

Lindsey Mione, Head of Special Projects February 4, 2020

At the end of January, the Roadrunners track and field teams competed at the Houston G5 and Mid-Major Invitational at Yeoman Fieldhouse. On the men’s side of the Invitational, sophomore All-American...

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

Senior guard Deja Cousin aided the women’s basketball team for four years. She is a strong shooter and brings a tough defensive presence to the team. The psychology major began playing basketball when...

Alan Sanson prepares to return a serve. The men’s tennis team split their first match of the spring season in California.

Men’s tennis drops first match of spring season

Kennedy Caskey, Staff Writer January 28, 2020

The UTSA men’s tennis team suffered its first loss of the season (2-5) against the University of California, Davis at the Marya Welch Tennis Center in Yolo, California, this past Saturday. In their...

Mikayla Woods drives around defenders to the rim with the ball. During a game
against the University of North Texas on January 23, the ‘Runners fell to the
Mean Green, 55-79.

Women’s basketball conference struggles continue

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer January 28, 2020

UTSA women’s basketball (6-12, 2-5 C-USA) ended their two-game home stand, 0-2 with losses to both the University of North Texas Mean Green (9-11, 3-5 C-USA), 55-79, on Jan. 23, and the Rice University...

The enduring cost of Frank Wilson

The enduring cost of Frank Wilson

Editorial Board January 28, 2020

UTSA is currently paying former head coach Frank Wilson $720,000 per year, and he doesn’t even work here. His payout comes from UTSA students’ pockets, despite us not having any direct say on this...

Joshua Cephus runs the ball away from a Golden Eagle defensive player. Photo by Ethan Gullett

Looking towards the Owls

Ryder Martin November 20, 2019

Following a 36-17 loss last week to Southern Mississippi’s Golden Eagles (7-3), the UTSA Roadrunners saw their record fall to 4-6 for the year. Next week, they will turn their attention to the Florida...

UTSA vs. USM Recap

UTSA vs. USM Recap

Jose Bouquett November 20, 2019

In front of a lot of people dressed as empty seats, the UTSA Roadrunners (4-6) entered their sixth meeting against the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (7-3). The action started early...

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