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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Viewing Saturday's matchup at Rice as the "trap game from hell," UTSA coach Jeff Traylor said his only concern was finding a way to get to 4-1. Little about the win was pretty, but the Roadrunners managed to continue their best start since 2021. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA survives 'trap game from hell,' outlasting Rice

Coach Jeff Traylor said UTSA traveled to Rice with the simple goal of leaving 4-1, and the Roadrunners did just enough to preserve their best start since 2021.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

UTSA women's soccer lost to Rice 3-0 on Friday night at Park West in American Conference action. UTSA plays on the road Thursday against Thursday.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

UTSA soccer players warming up for tonight's American Conference game against Rice at.Park West. Game time is 7 pm.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

UTSA safety Joel Rogers has been forced into a lot of waiting in his career. The once highly touted recruit spent two years mostly on special teams at LSU, and his transition to UTSA was slowed by a spring injury. Now, he's finally showing what he can do. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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How LSU transfer Joel Rogers found his fit with UTSA

Though a spring shoulder injury threatened to slow his transition, LSU transfer Joel Rogers has found a role at safety in his first year at UTSA.

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Mike Finger @mikefinger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On the seven-word compliment that spoke volumes about both Devin Vassell and Carter Bryant, and why it bodes well for the Spurs' future: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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How a 7-word tribute summarizes Devin Vassell's impact on Spurs' rise

Carter Bryant sees Devin Vassell’s team-first sacrifice as a model for San Antonio’s young core—and a key to the Spurs’ championship future.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

UTSA's Cam Cooper ran into an option run offense in his first career start, learning all about the test of discipline and physicality. How the Roadrunners improved against the triple option last season, and what they're doing to keep that going at Rice: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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How UTSA is preparing to combat Rice’s unorthodox offense

The Roadrunners had long struggled against the triple option before finding a breakthrough last year. UTSA looks to carry that success into a matchup at Rice.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer game originally scheduled for Thursday night has been reset for Friday at 7 pm at Park West vs. Rice.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer WAS scheduled to play Rice on Thursday night at Park West. UTSA has announced that the game day and time are to be announced depending on the weather situation. Stay tuned.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After being showered with praise following a standout performance against Texas, UTSA's defense fell back to earth, allowing 500 yards in Saturday's win against Colorado State. A look at some of the breakdowns in this week's film study: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA film study: How the Roadrunners defense fell back to earth

UTSA's defense earned plenty of flowers for some standout moments against Texas, but Colorado State quickly provided a reality check.

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Mike Finger @mikefinger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The "haunting," as Victor Wembanyama called it, started more than three months ago. The ghosts of the NBA Finals won't just pack up and leave tomorrow. The Spurs will have to learn how to live with them. And win with them. Media day column: www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

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How the Spurs will deal with NBA Finals ghosts that still haunt them

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs confront the haunting heartbreak of their NBA Finals loss as training camp opens.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer is scheduled to play at home at Park West on Thursday night. The remains of Hurricane Hugo are projected to dump a ton of rain in South Texas on Thursday - so something to keep an eye on the next few days.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer tied Charlotte 1-1 in an American Conference road game. Addi O'Kelley scored UTSA's goal. Roadrunners (4-2-4) take home a tie and a loss in the two-game road trip to open conference. UTSA is back at home at Park West on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. against Rice.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer and Charlotte are tied 1-1. Charlotte scored to even it in the 31st minute. The goal held up this time.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer takes an early 1-0 lead over Charlotte. Addi O'Kelley scored off assists from Leah Varela and Brooklyn Bailey.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Down 14 early points and looking to rebound from a rough showing last week, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor and QB Owen McCown committed to "keep shooting," sparking one of the most prolific offensive performances in program history during a 59-45 win Saturday. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA commits to 'keep shooting,' sparking offense vs. Colorado State

UTSA faced an early deficit as it looked to rebound from last week's struggles vs. Texas, but the Roadrunners' offense held steady and hit its stride.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer is looking for its first American Conference victory of the season in today's road game against Charlotte. Game time is noon Central. TV is ESPN+ USTA is 4-2-3 on the season and 0-1 in conference. Charlotte is 5-4 overall and 1-1 in conference.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Down two scores by the time they'd typically get off the bus before a home game, UTSA didn't blink, ripping off five straight touchdowns and surviving a shootout with Colorado State. The Roadrunners finish the nonconference season 3-1. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA survives slow start, surging to win against Colorado State

The Roadrunners fell behind 14-0 in a flash but delivered a decisive answer, surviving a back-and-forth second half to close the nonconference season 3-1.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That's final: UTSA 59, Colorado State 45. UTSA (3-1) opens American Conference play next Saturday on the road against Rice (6 p.m. on ESPN+).

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Crazy game for UTSA. More than a hundred combined points. More than a thousand yards of offense. And all that offense doesn't even include Colorado State's 94-yard kickoff return to open the game. UTSA leads 59-45 with 2 minutes left.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Actually, UTSA now leads 21-14 after Colorado State took an early 14-0 lead. And there is still about 2 minutes left in the first quarter.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It feels like there has already been a whole game's worth of big plays in UTSA vs. Colorado State and it's only the end of the first quarter. It's tied 14-14.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Karen Aston’s UTSA women hope to build on last year’s run to the NCAA tournament - by Jerry Briggs thejbreplay.com/karen-astons...

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

UTSA men’s basketball unveils its roster for the 2026-27 season - by Jerry Briggs thejbreplay.com/utsa-mens-ba...

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

UTSA vs. Colorado State football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction as the Roadrunners get set to host a Rams team with questions at quarterback: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA vs. Colorado State football: Preview, scouting report and prediction

The Roadrunners aren't sure what to expect from the Rams' quarterback situation as UTSA and Colorado State meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Jerry Briggs and I got a first look at some of the new players on the 2026-27 UTSA women's basketball team. Emily Hunter Jana Ros Kierra Merchant Praise Egharevba Jerry is working on a story for theJBreplay.com

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reunited at UTSA this year, cornerbacks Ahamad and Asaad Chapman gain comfort and confidence from playing side by side, but they also feel an emotional attachment that sometimes needs to be reeled in. On how the twin brothers have emerged as standouts: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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Brotherly bond helps Chapman twins emerge as standouts for UTSA

Reunited as teammates at UTSA after a year apart, twin brothers Ahamad and Asaad Chapman anchor a talented cornerbacks group for the Roadrunners.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer lost its American Conference opener. East Carolina beat UTSA 1-0 in Greenville, N.C. UTSA (4-2-3) plays again in conference on Sunday at noon on the road against Charlotte. #birdsup @utsa @utsaathletics @utsawsoc

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

East Carolina takes a 1-0 first-half lead over UTSA in the Roadrunners' American Conference women's soccer opener. Alyssa Tucker scored for East Carolina.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Soccer: Long known for rugged defense, UTSA finds a gift for goals story and graphic by Terrence Thomas terrencesports.com/soccer-long-...

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer is the only American Conference team that hasn't played a conference game yet. The Roadrunners (4-1-3) open a key stretch of the season when they play on the road tonight (6 p.m. Central) against East Carolina and Sunday (noon Central) against Charlotte. Both games are on ESPN+

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Brendan Quinn @bfquinn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A forewarning that this one is difficult. But it’s a credit to Duncan Robinson and his family for telling it. They hope it’ll help others. And maybe it’ll be a good reminder that “we can all be a little less certain about knowing what someone is going through.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

UTSA's cornerbacks have been praised as perhaps the team's deepest and most talented position group since the preseason, and they showed why against No. 1 Texas. On the biggest standouts and other players to watch this week against Colorado State: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA vs. Colorado State: Asaad Chapman leads 5 key players to watch

The Roadrunners' defense delivered against the Longhorns, as UTSA's cornerbacks showed why they are regarded as perhaps the team's strongest unit.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ava Jackson and Brooklyn Bailey lead UTSA women's soccer in scoring as the Roadrunners head to North Carolina to begin American Conference play. #birdup @utsa @utsaathletics @utsawsoc 210gameday.com/utsa-soccer-...

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer opens its conference schedule on the road this week. The Roadrunners are the defending American Conference Tournament champions. 210gameday.com/utsa-soccer-...

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

When UTSA's Darion White delivered a hit that knocked Arch Manning's helmet off, linebacker Brandon Tucker felt chills run through his body. Manning kept getting back up as No. 1 Texas cruised, but the Roadrunners found moments to be proud of. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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How UTSA found renewed confidence even in blowout loss to No. 1 Texas

The Roadrunners were overmatched on talent and athleticism against the Longhorns but delivered enough strong defense to spark confidence in the path ahead.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Trinity volleyball, ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division III, beat No. 18 Johns Hopkins 3-0. Trinity is 7-1 on the season including 2-1 against ranked teams. Lily Long led Trinity with 15 kills and Courtney Pope had 13. Kendall Derivel had 28 assists and Anna Verhoff had 12.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer falls to former NCAA champion Santa Clara - photo gallery 210gameday.com/utsa-soccer-...

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Manning and McCown names carry very different legacies, but for UTSA's Owen McCown and Texas' Arch Manning, growing up in quarterback families came with many of the same lessons. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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How UTSA's Owen McCown, Texas' Arch Manning are bonded by family legacies

Two players with quarterbacking in their blood will clash Saturday as Owen McCown and the Roadrunners visit Arch Manning and the Longhorns.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer suffered its first loss of the season Thursday. Two-time NCAA champion Santa Clara beat UTSA 1-0 at Park West. Kennedy Schoennauer scored Santa Clara's goal. #birdsup @utsa @utsaathletics @utsawsoc

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The City of San Antonio adopted a budget for fiscal year 2027. There has been a lot of talk recently about possible budget cuts and tax increases. The city website has the details here: www.sa.gov/Directory/Ne...

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City Adopts Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The budget focuses on essential services and community priorities.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

UTSA women's soccer is at home tonight at Park West at 7 p.m. against former national champion Santa Clara. TV is ESPN+ #birdsup @utsa @utsaathletics @utsawsoc

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

UTSA coach Derek Pittman on sophomore midfielder Leah Varela: "She takes a lot of our set pieces but has the capability of scoring goals as well." Verela leads NCAA Division I in assists with 7 in 7 games. She also scored her first goal of the season last week against Incarnate Word.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This is about sports media coverage in Philadelphia, but it translates to how sports are covered in every major city.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Though Texas State won the battle of the trenches, coach Jeff Traylor said UTSA wasn't "physically whipped" the way that he feared. But a much tougher test lies ahead this weekend. Five players to watch as the Roadrunners prepare to face No. 1 Texas: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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Five players to watch as UTSA braces for matchup with No. 1 Texas

The Roadrunners face questions along the line of scrimmage after losing the battle of the trenches Saturday at Texas State.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A jam-packed edition of UTSA film study after Saturday's win over Texas State. With video of all four of David Amador's career pass attempts, and some interesting stats on Owen McCown's history in clutch late-game situations for the Roadrunners: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA film study: How McCown, Roadrunners came up clutch at Texas State

A look at the fourth-down aggression, trick play touchdown and a dramatic final drive from Owen McCown that led UTSA past Texas State.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This ranks UTSA's American Conference at the top of the Group of 6.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

And once again the Jerry Jones-owned Dallas Cowboys look like the Jerry Jones-owned Cowboys. Disappointing but not even slightly surprising.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

After two long years, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor can finally fill that vacant space in his office with the return of the I-35 rivalry trophy. "There’s a nice little warm place for that thing when it gets back home,” Traylor said. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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UTSA, McCown shed years of burden with late win over rival Texas State

The Roadrunners found redemption after two straight losses to the Bobcats, hitting back after two years of slow starts and road woes.

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Joe Alexander @joealexander210.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

UTSA vs. UIW women's soccer - photo gallery 210gameday.com/utsa-vs-uiw-...

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