Month: September 2025

UTSA vs. Charlotte: the physical side of soccer

UTSA and Charlotte tied 1-1 in American Athletic Association women's soccer on Sunday at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA and Charlotte tied 1-1 in American Athletic Association women’s soccer on Sunday at Park West. – photo by Joe Alexander
Soccer highlights usually include brilliant goals and amazing saves.

The physical aspect of the game tests the toughness of the players – all the soaring, crashing, grabbing, colliding and other not so glamorous challenges of life on the pitch.

May’s goal gives UTSA soccer a tie with Charlotte

Zoe May scored UTSA's goal in a 1-1 tie with Charlotte in American Athletic Conference soccer on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander
Zoe May scored UTSA’s goal in a 1-1 tie with Charlotte on Sunday at Park West. – photo by Joe Alexander
Zoe May followed her own shot for UTSA’s only goal in a 1-1 tie with Charlotte in American Athletic Association women’s soccer on Sunday at Park West.

May’s goal came with just over a minute left to play. The senior from Canada took a penalty kick, which was blocked by Charlotte goalkeeper Harlee Head. May nailed the rebound into the bottom right side of the net with 88:58 showing on the clock.

It was May’s fourth goal of the season.

Megan Bradley scored Charlotte’s goal in the first half. UTSA goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler made six saves.

UTSA is 6-2-4 on the season and 2-0-2 in conference. The Roadrunners play on the road against Rice on Thursday at 6 p.m.

UTSA volleyball drops conference opener to Tulsa

Gigi Mason led UTSA in kills in Friday's American Athletic Conference women's volleyball loss to Tulsa at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander
Gigi Mason led UTSA in kills in Friday’s American Athletic Conference women’s volleyball loss to Tulsa at the Convocation Center. – photo by Joe Alexander
Tulsa beat UTSA 3-2 (27-25, 25-11, 21-25, 29-31, 15-7) in their American Athletic Conference volleyball opener on Friday at the Convocation Center.

Gigi Mason led USTA with 18 kills, Taylor Gaines had 12 and Caroline Tredwell and Ally Tribe had 11 each.

UTSA is 5-4 on the season. The Roadrunners are at home again Sunday at 1 p.m. against Charlotte.

Tulsa is 11-2 on the season.

UTSA volleyball wins twice at Roadrunner Classic

UTSA volleyball players celebrate after winning a point against North Florida on Friday in the Roadrunner Classic at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA players celebrate after winning a point against North Florida on Friday in the Roadrunner Classic at the Convocation Center. – photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA volleyball won both its matches on Friday in the Roadrunner Classic at the Convocation Center.

UTSA beat UT-Arlington 3-0 in the afternoon and North Florida 3-1 in the night match.

The Roadrunners (6-4) are back in the Convocation Center tomorrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m. to play Prairie View.

Izzy Lane’s goal lifts UTSA soccer over North Texas

UTSA senior Izzy Lane scored in the 82nd minute of a 1-0 conference victory over North Texas on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA senior Izzy Lane scored in the 82nd minute of a 1-0 conference victory over North Texas on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Park West. – photo by Joe Alexander
UTSA’s Izzy Lane scored the only goal of the night in a 1-0 victory over North Texas in American Athletic Conference women’s soccer action on Thursday at Park West.

Lane, a senior from London, England, scored her goal in the 82nd minute.

Roadrunners goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler added to her school record with her 15th career shutout.

UTSA (6-2-2 overall, 2-0 in AAC) plays its next game on the road Thursday, Sept. 25, at UAB. The Roadrunners are back home at Park West on Sunday, Sept. 28, against Charlotte.