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

Guard Giovanni De Nicolao dribbles past some Oklahoma Sooners on his way to the rim.

The Green aren’t so mean after all

Jack Myer January 16, 2019

The UTSA men’s basketball team, seeking their first conference championship since joining Conference USA (C-USA) in 2013, is currently undefeated in conference play and holds the lead in C-USA. Overall,...

Adokiye Iyaye jumps for a layup.

Men’s basketball off to rough start

Ryan Garza November 14, 2018

The men’s basketball team got off to a not-so-hot start, losing their home season opener to Division II St. Edwards on last second free throws. The ‘Runners look to redeem themselves by taking on an...

Young stars Jhivvan Jackson and Keaton Wallace catch a breather. 
Courtesy of Chase Otero/The Paisano

A look back at some UTSA basketball greats

Zach Truesdale April 4, 2018

The Roadrunners came off a successful season that involved a trip and second-round exit in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT). UTSA, like many college basketball programs, has had some...

Freshman guard Keaton Wallace goes up to the basket for an easy layup. Ellyson Ortega/The Paisano

UTSA men’s basketball downs Southern Miss

Ryan Garza February 28, 2018

Roadrunners stay hot with wins over Southern Miss & LA Tech The Roadrunners were back in action last Thursday when they took on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in their second to last home game of...

George Willborn III goes up and under for a layup. Chase Otero/The Paisano

UTSA men’s basketball falls to FAU

Frankie Leal January 18, 2018

Roadrunners find themselves on a three game losing streak   The UTSA men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker against Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on Saturday afternoon. The Roadrunners...

Freshman guard Giovanni De Nicolao goes to the basket. Photos by David Guel

Men’s basketball finishes regular season with win

Bryan Gallardo March 8, 2017

The UTSA Roadrunners ended their basketball sea- son (13-19, 8-11 C-USA) this past Saturday. Jeff Beverly and Lucas O’Brien made a clear point in the final game that the Roadrunners can defeat...

Men’s basketball nabs 10th homecourt victory

Chris Herbert February 15, 2017

The 2016-17 men’s basketball team has lost four out of the last six games and is ninth in Conference USA. The team has learned that defense is its biggest strength. Sophomore center Nick Allen’s words...

Chase Otero, The Paisano

Athlete of the week: Giovanni De Nicolao

Carlos Hughes February 8, 2017

Giovanni De Nicolao is a very crafty and skilled player whose play has been a driving force for the UTSA men’s basketball team this year. The freshman point guard is third on his team in scoring, averaging...

Freshman guard Giovani De Nicolao dribbles and scans the FAU defense. Tristan Ipock, The Paisano

UTSA men’s basketball remains undefeated at home

Chris Herbert January 18, 2017

At the beginning of the 2016-17 season, the men’s basketball team looked as if they were struggling to adapt to first year head coach Steve Henson’s system. The team began at 2-7, and was losing games...

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