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

Who will climb the ladder and cut nets this March Madness?

Who will climb the ladder and cut nets this March Madness?

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

As the excitement of March Madness reaches its peak, three men’s and women’s teams have distinguished themselves as contenders for the national championship. As they take to the court, they carry with...

Should there be an age limit in the NCAA?

Should there be an age limit in the NCAA?

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

It’s that time of year when fans of the NCAA March Madness Tournament watch a jam-packed 67 games in a three-week stretch, from Blue Blood programs to every kind of directional school imaginable. The...

Can the Roadrunners cause madness in March?

Can the Roadrunners cause madness in March?

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

With just one more regular season game left on their schedule, the Roadrunners are projected to face either South Florida, Charlotte or FAU in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament....

March Madness: Have we seen the last of the Blue Bloods?

March Madness: Have we seen the last of the Blue Bloods?

Logan Martinez, Contributor April 4, 2023

Throughout college basketball history, it can be argued that the same 15 schools have dominated every other year.  Whether it be the storied Blue Bloods or the big program universities, it is always...

Houston upsets Arizona, books trip to Elite Eight

Houston upsets Arizona, books trip to Elite Eight

Ryder Martin, Sports Editor March 29, 2022

The University of Houston Cougars (32-5) seeded fifth in the South Region upset the number one seeded University of Arizona Wildcats (33-3) in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship regional semifinal...

Villanova takes advantage of Michigan’s mistakes, winning 63-55

Villanova takes advantage of Michigan’s mistakes, winning 63-55

Luke Lawhorn, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2022

The University of Michigan Wolverines (19-14) faced off against the Villanova Wildcats (28-7) in the Sweet Sixteen Thursday, March 24, in a rematch from the 2018 Final Four, where the Wildcats beat the...

James Moore shoots a three-pointer during Villanovas Sweet Sixteen matchup against the University of Michigan on Thursday, 24. Moore was Villanovas second leading scorer during the regular season, but suffered a torn achilles during Villanovas Elite Eight victory over Houston on Saturday. How Villanova navigates his absence is one of the key stories heading into the Final Four.

Villanova wins South Regional Bracket and advances to Final Four winning 50-44

Luke Lawhorn, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2022

After winning their games in the Sweet Sixteen Thursday, March 24, the No. 2 seed Villanova Wildcats (29-7) played the No. 5 seed Houston Cougars (32-5) in the Elite Eight, with the winner advancing to...

The Roadrunners were shut down on offense by the Owls, scoring only three points in a momentum-killing loss. After a 3-0 start, the Runners have lost four out of their last five games. Photo by Lindsey Thomas

Conference USA cancels all spring sports

Ryan Garza, Sports Editor March 13, 2020

Effective immediately, all spring sports have been canceled by Conference USA (C-USA) due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. UTSA athletics announced it is suspending all non-conference sports until...

Commentary: Is it time for Basketball Diplomacy in North Korea?

March 26, 2013

While we are engrossed in the March Madness that is the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the rest of the world seems to be spiraling out of control.The past few weeks has seen an increase in threats...

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