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

Marena Estell delivers a pitch during UTSA’s fall exhibition games. The pitcher and outfielder from Hooks, Texas, appeared in 13 games on the bump and 36 games total for the ‘Runners last season, recording a 1-3 record with a 5.84 ERA while hitting .224 at the plate with four home runs and eight RBIs.

Softball announces 2022 schedule

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2022

The UTSA softball team announced its 2022 season schedule and roster for UTSA’s slate of spring sports. After a 15-31 2021 season, the Roadrunners look to improve their record. The season’s first...

Madison Nelson begins her motion to deliver the ball to home plate during the game against McNeese State on Wednesday night. Nelson allowed six hits and one earned run while striking out one in four innings of work against the Cowgirls.

Softball drops midweek matchup to McNeese State

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor April 23, 2021

The UTSA softball team (11-21, C-USA 5-3) dropped a 6-3 non-conference matchup to the McNeese State University Cowgirls on Wednesday, April 21. Coming off a four-game series win against Southern Miss,...

Taylor Medina receives signals from her third base coach during a game last season. Medina enjoyed a solid series against Southern Mississippi, going 3 for 13 and scoring 3 runs.

‘Runners conquer weekend, pick up historic sweep of Southern Mississippi

Eddie Sanchez, Staff Writer April 13, 2021

After a rough series against Louisiana Tech, the UTSA softball team (11-19, 5-3 C-USA) were determined to make some noise late in the season. They would not disappoint as the team completed a historic...

Victoria Villarreal takes a cut at a pitch during a game last season. Villarreal has appeared in 12 games this season and owns a 0.983 fielding percentage.

Softball takes one of four from Louisiana Tech in conference opener

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor April 9, 2021

UTSA softball (7-19, 1-3 C-USA) finished their first week of conference play in a less than ideal way. UTSA faced off against Louisiana Tech (13-16, 3-1 C-USA) in a four game series that went the way of...

UTSA softball huddles up to talk over strategy in between innings during a game last season. UTSA was outscored 16 to 35 during the Mizuno Classic.

UTSA softball struggling, now on 11-game losing streak

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor March 23, 2021

UTSA softball came into the Mizuno Classic on a six-game losing streak after the Cowgirl Classic II and needed to find wins. Unfortunately for the Roadrunners, finding a win was going to be a lot harder...

Riley Grunberg loads up for a pitch during a game last season. Grunberg has enjoyed a blazing fast start to the season, hitting .500 with 9 RBIs and 2 HRs.

UTSA softball goes 2-2 during UTSA Classic

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor March 5, 2021

The UTSA Roadrunner Softball team’s season is in full swing, with the UTSA Classic just finishing up and the Cowgirl Classic II about to start up. The Roadrunners are currently 4-2 after the UTSA Classic,...

Celeste Loughman watched a pitch come across the plate. The ‘Runners will return to their home field on Wednesday.

Softball finishes their tournament slate of games

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunner softball team (12-8) finished their last tournament of the season when they played the Samford University Bulldogs and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in Jacksonville, Alabama. The...

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.

Softball places third at Boerner Invitational

Dalton Hartmann, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunner softball team (11-5) went to their third tournament of the season, where they played the University of Kansas Jayhawks, the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks and the Rutgers...

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’...

Marena Estell pitches the ball during warm-ups. The softball team began their 2020 season on the road in Louisiana.

Softball picks up three wins in Louisiana

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor February 11, 2020

The UTSA Roadrunner softball team (3-2) opened their 2020 season by traveling to Lafayette, Louisiana, to take part in their first two tournaments of the season. The ‘Runners hit the road to compete...

Softball completes fall season. Photo by Heather Montoya

Softball completes fall season

Dalton Hartmann November 13, 2019

The Roadrunner softball team ended its fall season on Nov. 9, with two home wins over the Alvin Community College Dolphins and Cisco Community College Wranglers. The ‘Runners played the Dolphins and...

Photo by Ethan Gullett

Softball dominates the Saints in fall game

Dalton Hartmann November 6, 2019

The Roadrunner softball team continued its fall season at home on Friday, Nov. 1, with a 9-0 victory over the Our Lady of The Lake University Saints. The ‘Runners came out swinging and hit a home run...

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