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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

Allison Jennings warms up before a game earlier this season. The junior has appeared in nine games for the Runners this year, contributing 29 kills.

Volleyball looks to change tone of season for remainder of conference slate

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor March 5, 2021

The UTSA volleyball team (3-9, 1-5 Conference USA) continued their conference slate in the Convocation Center against the Rice Owls (9-3, 8-0 Conference USA) Feb. 28 and Mar. 1. The Roadrunners dropped...

Leyton Barry crosses home plate during last year's Irish Alamo Classic. Barry appeared in the first game of the series against Sam Houston State going 0-2 with a sacrifice RBI during UTSA's 2-4 loss.

Men’s baseball starts off season with series win over Sam Houston

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor March 5, 2021

UTSA baseball opened their season on the road this past weekend, taking on the Sam Houston State University Bearkats (1-4) for a three-game series from Feb. 26-28. UTSA started the series off slowly, dropping...

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,...

Keaton Wallace throws down a dunk during Friday night's loss to UAB. Wallace's performance over the weekend saw him cross the 2,000 point threshold and 7th place in all-time scoring in Conference USA history.

Roadrunners splits final series of conference play against strong UAB squad

Eddie Sanchez, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (18-5, C-USA 10-4) started off strong in their first matchup Friday night, going on a 10-0 run within the first three minutes of the game. There were costly turnovers...

The UTSA Recreational Wellness Center’s Aquatics Center was costructed in 2016. The Aquatics center plays host to an eight-lane lap pool.

The next major UTSA sport? Let’s go for a swim

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor March 3, 2021

Within the past decade, UTSA sports have grown by leaps and bounds. Over the last 10 years, we have seen the beginning of our football program and the construction of our new $41.5 million athletics facility....

Roadrunner Field sits empty before a softball game on Mar. 26.  It will remain this way for the duration of both the baseball and softball seasons due to COVID protocols.

UTSA announces fan attendance for spring athletics

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor March 3, 2021

UTSA will be running 12 sports seasons during the spring semester after the NCAA postponed multiple fall seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though attendance may be limited for fans and students, there...

B.J. Daniels surveys the field during a game against Army last year. Daniels will exercise his extra year of eligibility and return to the ‘Runners after rushing for 129 yards last season.

12 football seniors return for additional season

Eddie Sanchez, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be an extra year of eligibility for fall student athletes. Typically, a student athlete would have five years to play four years of their selected sport. While...

Mia Perales serves up a ball during a game earlier this season. The junior setter and San Antonio native has appeared in eight of UTSA’s 11 matches so far this season.

Volleyball swept by UTEP, record falls to 3-8

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor March 3, 2021

UTSA volleyball (3-7, 1-3 Conference USA) went up to El Paso to take on the UTEP Miners (5-3, 3-1 C-USA) for back-to-back matches on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22 to 23. Unfortunately for the ‘Runners,...

UTSA women’s basketball has seen their production decline every season under Coach Holt’s tenure. The team’s fortunes hit an all-time low in 2021 as the team won the fewest amount of games in their 40 year history.

Women’s basketball needs a change

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor March 3, 2021

Moving on from a head coach is something no program or team ever wants to feel the need to do. However, there comes a time where it is clear that a relationship has run its natural course between a program...

Chad Sewell hits a drive during this week's season opening tournament. Sewell finished as the highest placed Roadrunner in the field in a tie for 15th at 4 over par.

Men’s golf finishes sixth in first tournament of season

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor February 26, 2021

The UTSA men’s golf team began their 2021 season with a sixth-place finish in the University of Houston’s Border Olympics tournament, Feb. 22-23. The Roadrunners finished the three-round competition...

Abby Kassal plays through contact during the game against Houston on Wednesday. Kassal is currently second on the team in shots taken with 9 and is tied for most shots on goal with 5.

UTSA soccer battles to scoreless draw in double overtime against Houston

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor February 26, 2021

UTSA soccer returned to action following back-to-back postponements due to the severe winter weather experienced last week to take on the University of Houston. Initially scheduled for Feb. 18, UTSA managed...

Pepper Jones delivers a pitch during last year's Irish Alamo Classic. Jones appeared in six games for the 'Runners last season making two starts with a 2.19 ERA in 12.1 innings pitched.

UTSA baseball ready to showcase a full season of growth under Coach Hallmark

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor February 23, 2021

UTSA baseball entered a new era last season with the arrival of new head coach Pat Hallmark. The team showed immediate improvement under Hallmark early in the season, starting the season off with a 10-2...

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