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

Idara Udo shines as UTSA snaps North Texas’ seven-game winning streak

Idara Udo shines as UTSA snaps North Texas’ seven-game winning streak

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

On a night commemorating forward Elyssa Coleman leading the UTSA Women’s basketball team all-time in blocked shots, the Roadrunners secured a hard-fought overtime victory against North Texas, winning...

Women’s basketball earns first conference win over Wichita State

Women’s basketball earns first conference win over Wichita State

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer January 6, 2024

SAN ANTONIO - The UTSA women’s basketball squad picked up its first conference win of the season, beating the Wichita State Shockers 74-60 on Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. Redshirt junior...

UTSA women’s basketball falls to Texas Tech

UTSA women’s basketball falls to Texas Tech

Rylan Renteria, Staff Writer November 23, 2023

LUBBOCK - UTSA sophomore guard Sidney Love’s 18 points were not enough to overcome the Big 12 Conference power Texas Tech, falling 58-63 on Monday night at the United Supermarkets Arena. Coming into...

UTSA WBB completes 13-point comeback to top Islanders in OT

UTSA WBB completes 13-point comeback to top Islanders in OT

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

UTSA’s women’s basketball team won its second game of the season behind senior guard Kyra White’s 18 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Wednesday night at the Dugan Wellness Center.  White...

Women’s basketball completes 13 point comeback to top Islanders in OT

Women’s basketball completes 13 point comeback to top Islanders in OT

Elizabeth Hope, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

UTSA’s women’s basketball team won its second game of the season behind senior guard Kyra White’s 18 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Wednesday night at the Dugan Wellness Center.  White...

UTSA women’s basketball wins home opener

UTSA women’s basketball wins home opener

Haley Aguayo, Assistant Sports Editor November 14, 2023

UTSA women’s basketball earned its first win of the season in its home opener, winning 58-55 over New Mexico State University Friday night at the Convocation Center. The ‘Runners were led by Aysia...

Are we witnessing the next Magic and Bird Rivalry?

Are we witnessing the next Magic and Bird Rivalry?

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Despite only facing off in the NCAA tournament championship last year, the rivalry of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has risen to new heights. With constant comparisons and debates over who is truly the...

Women’s basketball claims their first victory, defeating ACU 76-70

Women’s basketball claims their first victory, defeating ACU 76-70

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor November 22, 2022

UTSA women's basketball won their home opener on Sunday afternoon against Abilene Christian at the Convocation Center. The Roadrunners (1-2) bounced back against the Wildcats (2-2) with a 76-70 victory...

The Fight for Equity in Women’s College Sports

The Fight for Equity in Women’s College Sports

Isabella McGovern, Staff Writer April 26, 2022

This June will mark the 50th anniversary of Title IX being passed into American law. The enactment prohibits discrimination or exclusion from participation in sports based on sex at any college or university...

Chantel Govan looks for a passing lane during Saturday’s win over Louisiana Tech. Govan, a senior transfer from Cal Poly, has started the last 11 games for UTSA and is currently averaging 4.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.

Women’s basketball picks up dominant win over LA Tech

Luke Lawhorn, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2022

The Roadrunners were underdogs in both games this past week, at home against Southern Miss. and Louisiana Tech. The ‘Runners went 1-1 during the week, with a resounding loss to Southern Miss., but then...

Hot Second Half Ends Ice Cold

Luke Lawhorn, Assistant Sports Editor February 15, 2022

The UTSA women’s basketball team fell short on the road Sunday, Feb. 13, against Western Kentucky in a roller coaster of a game. Though both teams had momentum swung their way in different moments of...

Yuliyana Valcheva surveys the court during a game against UTEP last week. The senior from Varna, Bulgaria is averaging 3.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season for UTSA

Women’s basketball earns first win after a six-game losing streak

Maddie Cortez, Contributing Writer February 1, 2022

The UTSA women's basketball team (5-15, 2-7 C-USA) traveled to Florida, losing 81-53 to the Florida International Panthers (10-7, 2-4 C-USA) on Thursday, Jan. 27, and winning 49-44 to the Florida Atlantic...

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