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

New basketball coach shines in introductory press conference

New basketball coach shines in introductory press conference

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Making his final departure as an assistant from the University of Alabama, new men’s basketball coach Austin Claunch held his introductory press conference in the Park West Fieldhouse last Thursday....

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...

Men’s basketball hires Austin Claunch as new head coach

Men’s basketball hires Austin Claunch as new head coach

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

UTSA named Alabama assistant coach Austin Claunch as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Replacing former eight-year coach Steve Henson, Claunch will look to improve the Roadrunner program,...

UTSA fires men’s basketball coach Steve Henson

UTSA fires men’s basketball coach Steve Henson

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

Nearly one day after UTSA’s American Athletic Conference tournament loss, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that head coach Steve Henson will not return to the program. Refusing to...

Roadrunners basketball comes to an end

Roadrunners basketball comes to an end

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

Capping off its season with a crushing first-round exit to Temple in the American Athletic Conference tournament, UTSA’s men’s basketball season has officially come to an end. Though their record certainly...

UTSA’s tournament hopes dashed as second-half rally falls short against Temple

UTSA’s tournament hopes dashed as second-half rally falls short against Temple

Aramis Santiago, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

In an emotionally charged rematch following a last-second loss earlier in the week, No. 14 UTSA once again faced off against No. 11 Temple in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament....

Basketball coach Steve Henson excited for AAC Tournament

Basketball coach Steve Henson excited for AAC Tournament

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Winning three out of their last four regular-season games, the Roadrunners find themselves riding high as they head into the American Athletic Conference tournament this upcoming week. Though UTSA is slated...

Temple ruins Roadrunner senior night at the buzzer

Temple ruins Roadrunner senior night at the buzzer

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Squandering a 13-point lead in the second half, UTSA fell to Temple 84-82 Sunday in the Convocation Center. Despite a career night from guard PJ Carter, the Roadrunner’s senior night was crushed...

Scoring explosion leads UTSA past Tulsa

Scoring explosion leads UTSA past Tulsa

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

A record-setting offensive performance from the UTSA men’s basketball team guided the Roadrunners to an 89-73 victory over Tulsa on Wednesday night in the Convocation Center. Guard Christain Tucker ignited...

Can the Roadrunners overcome themselves?

Can the Roadrunners overcome themselves?

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Losing its fifth consecutive game, UTSA men’s basketball now sits with a disappointing 2-10 American Athletic Conference record. While the story has been much of the same for this year’s Roadrunners,...

PJ Carter’s inspiring journey to find a home

PJ Carter’s inspiring journey to find a home

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Entering his third year of college basketball, the journey of UTSA men’s basketball junior PJ Carter has been nothing short of inspiring.  Transferring to UTSA from Georgia Highlands Junior College,...

Roadrunners fail to corral win in rodeo weekend matchup

Roadrunners fail to corral win in rodeo weekend matchup

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

Despite late-game heroics, the UTSA men’s basketball team’s miraculous comeback was once again cut short in its 80-76 loss to Rice Saturday afternoon in the Convocation Center.  “We didn’t...

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