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Reporter covering UTSA and area colleges for @ExpressNews. Heisman voter. CT native and Florida alum. Hayley Williams fanboy, Adam Cole mark, 5K MMR scrub.

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UTSA baseball weathers early scare, charging to best start in program history Despite losing No. 1 starter Rob Orloski in the first inning of the year, the Roadrunners opened with a streak of seven straight wins.

Staying resilient through a devastating injury during the first inning of the season, UTSA baseball charged to a record-setting seven straight wins to open 2026, looking primed to build on last year's historic run. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

26.02.2026 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA's intentional foul leads to collapse in loss to East Carolina The Roadrunners chose to foul to protect a three-point lead in the closing seconds but gave up a four-point possession, allowing the Pirates to rally for a win.

UTSA's decision to foul with a three-point lead in the closing seconds turned into a four-point possession for East Carolina and an 82-81 loss for the Roadrunners on Wednesday in the Convocation Center. UTSA is 5-23 overall and 1-15 in the American. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

26.02.2026 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brian Harman preparing to defend Valero Texas Open title Despite a rough start to 2026, Brian Harman hopes a return to the site of his last PGA Tour victory can help spark a return to form.

A little less than six weeks out from the Valero Texas Open, Brian Harman is aiming for a return to form as he looks to defend his title, remembering how last year's win at TPC San Antonio helped him escape a similar rut. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

25.02.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UIW lets second-half lead slip in loss at Northwestern State The Cardinals failed to cross the 50-point mark for only the second time this season, unable to find enough late baskets to secure a road win.

UIW led by as many as 11 points but struggled to avoid offensive ruts, finishing shy of the 50-point mark for only the second time this season in a 54-49 loss Monday at Northwestern State. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

24.02.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA hammered on defense in lopsided loss at Tulsa The Roadrunners allowed the Golden Hurricane to rack up 100 points on 54% shooting.

UTSA allowed 100 or more points for the third time this season, as Tulsa shot 54% and cruised to a 100-74 win. The Golden Hurricane finished with just seven turnovers as the Roadrunners dropped to 5-22 overall and 1-14 in the American. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

23.02.2026 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA flounders on offense in loss to Florida Atlantic Baboucarr Njie scored 21 points, but the rest of the Roadrunners shot just 21.2% overall.

Baboucarr Njie scored 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting, but the rest of the Roadrunners hit just 11 for 52 (21.2%) from the field as UTSA struggled on offense in a 60-52 loss to Florida Atlantic. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

19.02.2026 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA snaps record losing streak, rallying for win at Charlotte The Roadrunners had dropped 17 straight games before 20 points from Jamir Simpson and a late 20-0 run sparked a win Sunday.

Behind a late 20-0 run and 20 points from Jamir Simpson, UTSA men's basketball snapped its program-record losing streak at 17, rallying for an 88-79 win Sunday at Charlotte. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

15.02.2026 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA baseball aims to build on record-setting success in 2026 Even after last season's run to an NCAA super regional, the Roadrunners are still embracing a familiar "junkyard dog" mentality.

A record 47 wins and the program's first NCAA regional title last year haven't stopped UTSA from embracing a "junkyard dog" mentality, as the Roadrunners again aim to exceed expectations in 2026. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

14.02.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA falls behind early in loss at East Carolina, extending streak to 17 The Roadrunners remain winless in the American Conference, with all but one loss coming by 10 points or more.

UTSA's losing streak extended to 17 on Wednesday at East Carolina, as the Roadrunners fell into an early double-digit hole and never recovered. UTSA remains winless in the American Conference. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

12.02.2026 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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A Q&A with UTSA AD Lisa Campos on major shifts in college athletics The Roadrunners athletic director spoke on postseason expansion, private equity, collective bargaining and other hot topics across the NCAA.

A Q&A with UTSA athletic director Lisa Campos covering a range of topics, including a G6 playoff, CFP and March Madness expansion, private equity, collective bargaining, student-athlete employment and the shifting role of ADs in an evolving landscape: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

11.02.2026 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheyenne Rowe's double-double powers UTSA to win against Temple Rowe scored 26 points with 11 rebounds, and the Roadrunners played strong defense to roll past the Owls.

Cheyenne Rowe exploded for a 26-point, 11-rebound double-double and UTSA held Temple to just 29.6% shooting as the Roadrunners powered to a win Monday in the Convocation Center. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

11.02.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Frank Harris among 3 UTSA legends elected to SA Sports Hall of Fame Roadrunners greats Frank Harris, Larry Coker and Tameka Roberts-Nunez are joined by swimmer Jimmy Feigen and the 1971 state champion Lee football team.

As he was cementing a legacy on the Alamodome turf, UTSA's Frank Harris had no idea how close he was to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame -- in more ways than one. Just two seasons removed from college football, Harris earned a spot in the 2026 class. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

10.02.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2026 San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame class was unveiled Tuesday at the Alamodome. From left to right, the 1971 state champion Lee football team (represented by Richard Ojeda), Tameka Roberts-Nunez, Frank Harris, Jimmy Feigen and Larry Coker, with daughter Lara Goldmann.

10.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UIW struggles on offense in loss at Southeastern Louisiana Davion Bailey's 20 points were not enough to keep the Cardinals in the hunt as the team shot 35.7%.

Despite 20 points from Davion Bailey, UIW's offense struggled in a loss at Southeastern Louisiana on Monday, as the Cardinals shot just 35.7%. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

10.02.2026 02:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How UTSA is working to remain competitive financially in revenue-sharing era AD Lisa Campos said the Roadrunners' football roster will earn $4.5 to 5 million next season as the program aims to keep pace with the American's top spenders.

UTSA's football roster is expected to earn $4.5-5M this year between rev share and NIL. The fresh expense is just one piece of the puzzle as AD Lisa Campos manages a record-setting budget, trying to keep the Roadrunners competitive in the American.
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09.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas A&M-San Antonio adds cross country, track and field programs Touted as the largest expansion of the athletics program in the university's history, the move brings the department to 12 varsity sports offerings.

Texas A&M-San Antonio is adding men's and women's cross country and track and field programs beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. The move is touted as β€œthe largest expansion of its athletics program in university history." www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

09.02.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA continues slide with home loss to North Texas A run of 25 unanswered points allowed the Mean Green to open a lead as the Roadrunners dropped a 16th straight game.

North Texas used a stretch of 25 unanswered points to pull away, as UTSA extended its program-record losing streak to 16 by falling 81-58 on Saturday in the Convocation Center. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

07.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cold streaks cost UIW women in loss at Southeastern Louisiana The Cardinals were held scoreless for the final five minutes of the game, allowing the Lions to surge to a win.

The UIW women were held without a field goal for the final five minutes, allowing Southeastern Louisiana to secure a win behind a late 10-0 run. The Cardinals dropped a third straight game.
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06.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA stretches losing streak to 15, falling at South Florida Brent Moss scored a career-high 32 points, but the Roadrunners were overwhelmed on the interior against the Bulls.

Brent Moss scored a career-high 32 points and made seven 3-pointers, but UTSA allowed 60 points in the paint as USF surged to a win in the second half. The Roadrunners extended their program-record losing streak to 15 games. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

05.02.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA reloads with Jeff Traylor's largest class on national signing day Losing 23 players to the transfer portal this year, the Roadrunners welcomed a 39-player class, mixing four-year transfers and high school products.

With 23 players leaving through the transfer portal on top of the usual attrition to graduation, Jeff Traylor was forced to trade his "slow cooker" approach for a microwave, as UTSA announced 39 newcomers this recruiting cycle to mark his largest class.
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04.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA women stumble on defense in loss at UAB The Roadrunners allowed a new season-high in scoring as the Blazers built a third-quarter lead and cruised to a win.

UTSA entered Tuesday with the best defense in the American Conference but gave up a new season high in scoring, falling at UAB. The Roadrunners allowed the Blazers to shoot 55.6% overall and 42.9% from 3-point range. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

04.02.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Resilient UTSA women find new identity following record-setting run Despite battling injuries and leaning on young players, the Roadrunners remain in the hunt in the American Conference.

Trying to follow last year's record-setting run, Cheyenne Rowe and the Roadrunners had to learn how to handle some setbacks, as many young players were forced to step up due to injuries. With a month to play, UTSA remains in the hunt in the American.
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03.02.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Davion Bailey scores 36, leading UIW to win at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi The Islanders tied the game in the final minute before the Cardinals sealed their first road win of the season at the free-throw line, ending a recent slide.

Davion Bailey exploded for a season-high 36 points to lead UIW to a win at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Cardinals were 0-9 on the road and had dropped seven of eight games overall before Monday's breakthrough.
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03.02.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AD Lisa Campos remains patient with coach Austin Claunch through UTSA's slump The Roadrunners have lost 14 straight games during Austin Claunch's second season at the helm, marking the longest skid in program history.

Amid a program-record losing streak, UTSA athletic director Lisa Campos remains patient with men's basketball coach Austin Claunch, brushing off the notion that his status beyond the 2025-26 season could be in question. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

01.02.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheyenne Rowe's career game helps UTSA hold off North Texas Rowe scored a career-high 27 points as the Roadrunners withstood a late rally from the Mean Green, holding on for a win.

UTSA was in range of snapping a record losing streak but instead dropped a 14th straight game, going without a basket through the final four minutes of a loss to UAB. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

29.01.2026 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheyenne Rowe's career game helps UTSA hold off North Texas Rowe scored a career-high 27 points as the Roadrunners withstood a late rally from the Mean Green, holding on for a win.

Cheyenne Rowe scored a career-high 27 points and Damara Allen delivered the decisive basket in the closing seconds, allowing UTSA to hold off a late rally for a win against North Texas. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

28.01.2026 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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UIW extends road winless streak, falling at Houston Christian Jordan Pyke scored 27 points and the Cardinals built a commanding early lead before allowing the Huskies to rally.

Despite jumping out to an early 21-7 lead, UIW dropped to 0-9 on the road this season, allowing Houston Christian to rally for a win. The Cardinals have dropped three straight and six of their past seven. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

28.01.2026 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robert Henry set to represent UTSA in East-West Shrine Bowl After capping his three-year run at UTSA with a 1,000-yard rushing season, Henry is aiming to prove himself worthy of selection in the NFL Draft.

UTSA's Robert Henry and Shad Banks will have one last chance to wear the Roadrunners helmet tonight, representing the program in the East-West Shrine Bowl. Henry shared some thoughts on his time at UTSA and the process of proving himself to NFL evaluators: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

27.01.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UTSA's losing streak continues after second-half slump against Temple The Roadrunners have dropped a program-record 13 consecutive games, including the first eight American Conference matchups of the year.

UTSA was in range of snapping a program-record losing streak but hit an offensive lull in the second half, falling 70-64 to Temple. The Roadrunners have dropped 13 straight, including their first eight American Conference matchups.
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24.01.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gwendlyn McGrew posts double-double as UIW powers past Houston Christian Gwendlyn McGrew posted season highs of 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and UIW scored 16 straight fourth-quarter points to pull away.

Gwendlyn McGrew exploded for season highs with 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and UIW ripped off 16 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to power to a win against Houston Christian. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

23.01.2026 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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