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

The Roadrunners huddling up during a match earlier in the season. The Runners lost four seniors and will look to have their third consecutive winning season.

UTSA volleyball lands Davidson transfer

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor April 23, 2020

UTSA volleyball added Alison Jennings to their team for the upcoming season. Jennings comes from the Davidson College Wildcats, where she played in all but two games during her time there.  “We...

Photo by Julia Maenius

Volleyball loses to Marshall at home

Julia Maenius October 30, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team (13-9, 6-3 C-USA) faced the Marshall University Thundering Herd in the home stretch of their Conference-USA (C-USA) play for the season. The Thundering Herd swept...

Kara Teal calling her hitters in the match against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters. Photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Kara Teal

Cade Draughon October 16, 2019

Senior Kara Teal is entering her fourth season as a middle blocker for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons of play, Teal has recorded 656 kills, with a 1.93 kill percentage in 94 games...

Emily Ramirez directing her teammates to cover the block. photo by Julia Maenius

Athlete of the Week: Emily Ramirez

Julia Maenius September 18, 2019

Senior Emily Ramirez is now entering her fourth season as a defensive specialist for the UTSA Roadrunner volleyball team. After three seasons as libero, Ramirez has recorded 721 career digs for the ‘Runners. “I’m...

Roadrunners cheer each other on after scoring a point.

UTSA Volleyball is postseason bound for sixth straight year

Nisa Rodriguez November 14, 2018

Volleyball caps off dominate season The UTSA volleyball team is heading to conference this upcoming weekend with a boost of confidence from their victory against UTEP this past Saturday, Nov. 10. UTSA...

Emily Ramirez hitting a ball during a game.

Volleyball has a rough weekend

Lindsey Mione November 2, 2018

In the battle for first place in-conference on Friday, Oct. 26, the Rice Owls’ volleyball team steamed UTSA in a three-set win. On Sunday, Oct. 28, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers gained a mid-set win...

The team celebrating after scoring a point. Jack Myer/The Paisano

Volleyball takes down FAU and FIU

Zach Truesdale October 18, 2018

At the Convocation Center on Oct. 12 and 14, the Roadrunner volleyball team took on Florida International University (FIU) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Both teams were amongst the top five teams...

Hannah Lopez about to hit a ball against North Texas.

Volleyball off to fast start in 2018 season

Nisa Rodriguez September 27, 2018

  UTSA swept the Golden Eagles of Southern Miss University (USM) on Friday, Sept. 21. The Golden Eagles’ record is 6-8 (0-1 C-USA), while UTSA held the record of 9-4 (1-0 C-USA). Both teams were on...

Volleyball player attempts to spike a ball.

Volleyball and women’s golf off to hot start

Roman Felan September 12, 2018

One of the teams that never got enough credit here on campus is making some noise this season. It has gotten to the point where people have no option but to talk about them. The UTSA volleyball team is...

A UTSA volleyball player spiking the ball.

Roadrunner volleyball off to a strong start

Roman Felan September 6, 2018

UTSA sports are up and running, and one big sport that doesn’t get enough recognition is volleyball. The team has yet to start their regular season, but they have played in two tournaments and one exhibition...

Montse Castro rises up to the net to spike the ball. Chase Otero/The Paisano

UTSA volleyball defeats Marshall in straight sets

Ryan Garza October 11, 2017

Conference play is in full swing, and the Roadrunner volleyball team looked to keep things rolling as they played the second game of their three-game home stand and took on Marshall this past Sunday. The...

Former senior Tessa Danhert goes up for a spike. Ethan Pham, The Paisano

2017 Conference-USA volleyball preview

Connor Zimmerlee September 27, 2017

North Texas 2016 record: 13-19 (7-7 C-USA) Despite an underwhelming 2016 season, North Texas looks to come into the 2017 season ready to shock the rest of the conference. On their season so far, North...

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