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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

Frank Harris drops back to pass during a game against Lamar earlier this season. Harris had a career dat against WKU, passing for 349 yards, six touchdowns, rushing for 51 yards and catching a 23-yard touchdown pass, a performance that was rewarded by being named the C-USA Offensive Player of the Week. Seva Hester/The Paisano

Harris powers UTSA to 52-46 victory

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

The UTSA Roadrunners (6-0, C-USA 2-0) made history Saturday, Oct. 9 in the 52-46 matchup against the Western Kentucky (WKU) Hilltoppers (1-4, C-USA 0-1). Securing their sixth win for the season, the ‘Runners...

Kirby Smith starts her spiking motion during the game against UAB on Oct. 8. Over the course of the two-match series, Smith led all 'Runners with 23 kills. Dustin Vickers/The Paisano

UTSA volleyball goes 1-3 as conference play continues

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor October 12, 2021

UTSA volleyball (6-12, 3-3 C-USA) was in action the past two weekends for their conference openers. The Roadrunners took on the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (10-10, 2-4 C-USA) in a two-match series...

De'Corian Clark fights through multiple UNLV defenders to gain extra yardage. in the absence of standout receiver Zakhari Franklin, Clark stepped up and had a career day, catching seven passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. Seva Hester/The Paisano

UTSA football grinds out 24-17 victory over UNLV, improve to 5-0 to start season

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor October 5, 2021

The UTSA Roadrunners (5-0, 1-0 C-USA) returned to the Alamodome last weekend to take on the UNLV Rebels (0-5). Despite the differences in record, the Rebels pushed the ‘Runners to the limit and kept...

Ellis Patterson chases a ball down during the game against UNT. Bella Nieto/The Paisano

Soccer beats UNT 1-0 on last shot

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor October 5, 2021

The UTSA Roadrunners soccer team (6-4-1, 1-2-0 C-USA) took on the University of North Texas Mean Green (6-3-3, 1-2-1 C-USA) last week. After a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle that could not be decided...

Miguel Alonso returns a ball during Sunday's championship match. Alonso, a freshman from Veracruz, Mexico, won a singles championship in only his third tournament at UTSA. Dalton Hartmann/The Paisano

Men’s tennis picks up three wins at home

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor October 5, 2021

The UTSA tennis squad was home in San Antonio last week for the UTSA Roadrunner Invitational. With the tournament split up into numerous smaller singles draws due to the number of players in attendance,...

Women's golf posts top-10 finish

Women’s golf posts top-10 finish

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor October 5, 2021

The UTSA women’s golf team traveled to Oklahoma last week to compete in Oklahoma’s Schooner Fall Classic. The team of five posted an 866 on the week, landing them in a top-10 finish at eighth, with...

Hannah Holzmann chips a ball onto the green during last year's C-USA Championships. Holzmann was the highest placed 'Runner at the Mercedes-Benz Collegiate Championship, finishing in a tie for ninth after shooting one over par in the tournament. Photo courtesy of Conference USA

Men’s golf storms to Lone Star Invitational victory, women’s take third at Mercedes-Benz collegiate

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor September 28, 2021

UTSA golf was in action last week from Monday, Sept. 20, through Tuesday, Sept. 21. Both teams put in fantastic showings, with the men’s team winning their home tournament, the Lone Star Invitational,...

Hunter Duplessis kicks a field goal during last week's game against MTSU. Duplessis has made 83.33% of his kicks at uTSA and has two carer game-winning field goals. Dustin Vickers/The Paisano

Down 21 after first quarter, UTSA comes storming back for walk-off 31-28 victory

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor September 28, 2021

The UTSA Roadrunners (4-0), were on the road this week to take on the University of Memphis Tigers (3-1). The ‘Runners overcame a nightmare start that saw them fall behind 0-21 after the first quarter...

Mackenzie Kaufhold tracks the ball during a game against HBU. Kaufhold has started four games for UTSA this season.

UTSA soccer comes up empty in El Paso

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor September 28, 2021

The UTSA Roadrunners (5-4-1, 0-2-0 C-USA), were on the road in El Paso this week for their second conference game of the season against the UTEP Miners (3-7-0, 1-2-0 C-USA). The game took place on Friday...

Courtney Walters blocks a shot during this weekend's series against LA Tech. Walters recorded four blocks in Friday's victory. Dalton Hartmann/The Paisano

Volleyball begins conference play with sweep

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2021

The UTSA volleyball team (4-9, C-USA 1-0) began conference play this past weekend, Sept. 24-25, with a two-game sweep of Louisiana Tech (6-10, C-USA 0-2) in the Convocation Center. The Roadrunners claimed...

Lucas Dean surveys the game from the sideline during UTSA's game against MTSU. Dean, a preseason All-American, has been a major contributor for UTSA this season averaging 45.5 yards per punt. Dalton Hartmann/The Paisano

Athlete of the Week: Lucas Dean

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor September 28, 2021

All-American punter Lucas Dean is not so American. The junior punter and holder from Dunsborough, Australia has played a pivotal role in the nationally ranked special teams until on the UTSA football team...

Spencer Burford engages in pass protection during the game against Lamar earlier this year. Burford has appeared in 35 games for the 'Runners in his career, accumulating 33 starts.

Athlete of the Week: Spencer Burford

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

As the UTSA Roadrunners football program continues its ascent through the college ranks, there are a number of players that grab the headlines as a big part of that process. Sincere McCormick has broken...

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