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Brooklyn Bailey’s hat trick leads UTSA women’s soccer in exhibition victory

Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA's third goal in the 48th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA’s third goal in the 48th minute, one of her three goals on the night, in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday at Park West. – photo by Joe Alexander

Brooklyn Bailey grabbed the spotlight in her first outing for UTSA.

The freshman forward from Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas, scored three goals as UTSA recorded a 6-0 women’s soccer exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi.

UTSA also got goals from Jasmine Kessler, Michelle Polo and Ava Jackson.

Kessler, the Roadrunners’ returning starter at goalkeeper, powered in UTSA’s first goal on a free kick from midfield in the fourth minute. Kessler is a junior from Klein Collins High School in Spring,

Bailey made it 2-0 with a goal in the 22nd minute and 3-0 in the 48th minute.

Michelle Polo scored off an assist from Leah Varela in the 59th minute to extend the lead to 4-0 in the 59th minute. Polo is a junior from Magnolia, Texas, and started in 14 games last season for UTSA. Varela is a redshirt freshman from Rio Rancho, N.M.

Bailey scored her third and final goal of the night in the 67th minute to make it 5-0.

Ava Jackson scored UTSA’s final goal in the 81st minute. Jackson is a redshirt freshman from Burnaby British, Columbia.

The Roadrunners play again Friday at 7 p.m. on the road against Texas.

UTSA’s regular-season home opener is Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m. against Houston.

Roadrunners goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler scored UTSA's first goal in the fourth minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Roadrunners goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler scored UTSA’s first goal in the fourth minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi.

Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA's second goal in the 22nd minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA’s second goal in the 22nd minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi.

Michelle Polo scored UTSA's fourth goal in the 59th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Michelle Polo scored UTSA’s fourth goal in the 59th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi.

Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA's fifth goal in the 67th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA’s fifth goal in the 67th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi.

Ava Jackson scored UTSA's sixth goal in the 81st minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Ava Jackson scored UTSA’s sixth goal in the 81st minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi.

CELEBRATING AFTER THE GOALS

UTSA players celebrate after Roadrunners goalkeeper Jasmine Kessler scored UTSA's first goal in the fourth minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Jasmine Kessler – UTSA soccer

UTSA players celebrate after Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA's second goal in the 22nd minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Brooklyn Bailey – UTSA soccer

UTSA players celebrate after Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA's third goal in the 48th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Brooklyn Bailey – UTSA soccer

UTSA players celebrate after Michelle Polo scored UTSA's fourth goal in the 59th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Michelle Polo – UTSA soccer

UTSA players celebrate after Brooklyn Bailey scored UTSA's fifth goal in the 67th minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Brooklyn Bailey – UTSA soccer

UTSA players celebrate after Ava Jackson scored UTSA's sixth goal in the 81st minute in a 6-0 exhibition victory over A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Park West. - photo by Joe Alexander — Ava Jackson – UTSA soccer

Former UTSA guard Kyra White joins women’s basketball staff

Kyra White played two seasons for UTSA after transferring from USC. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kyra White played two seasons for UTSA after transferring from USC. – photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA women’s basketball announced former UTSA player Kyra White is returning to the Roadrunners as Director of Operations.

The former guard from Converse, Texas, played two seasons at UTSA and averaged 7.8 points and 4.5 assists in 32 games in 2022-23 and 9.9 points 4.8 assists in 33 games in 2023-24.

UTSA guard Kyra White playing against Florida International on Feb. 25, 2023, at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kyra White – UTSA

UTSA guard Kyra White playing against Florida Atlantic on Feb. 23, 2023, at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kyra White – UTSA

UTSA guard Kyra White playing against UAB on Dec. 31, 2022, at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kyra White – UTSA

UTSA guard Kyra White playing against Rice on March 5, 2024, at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kyra White – UTSA

UTSA guard Kyra White playing against New Mexico State on Nov. 10, 2023, at the Convocation Center. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kyra White – UTSA

UTSA golfer Logan Zurn takes spot in U.S. Amateur

Logan Zurn of the UTSA men’s golf team earned a spot in the U.S. Amateur Championship.

Zurn qualified with a fifth-place finish in the U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifier in Rockwall, Texas. Zurn shot a 4-under-par 68 at the Rockwall Golf & Athletic Club.

Zurn is a junior from Grapevine, Texas.

Maxwell Award watch list includes UTSA quarterback Owen McCown

Owen McCown at UTSA spring practice in March, 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander — Owen McCown at UTSA spring practice in March, 2025. – photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA quarterback Owen McCown is one of 80 players on the Maxwell Award Watch List, for the award presented to the outstanding player in college football.

McCown is a junior from Rusk, Texas. He passed for 3,424 yards and 24 touchdowns last season.

Official site: Maxwell Award

Shrine Bowl honors UTSA running back Robert Henry Jr.

Robert Henry Jr. at UTSA spring practice in March, 2025. - photo by Joe Alexander — Robert Henry Jr. at UTSA spring practice in March, 2025. – photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA running back Robert Henry Jr. has been named to the Shrine Bowl 1000 – the list of players currently eligible for the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl.

Henry is a senior from Lumberton, Miss. He rushed for 706 yards and 7 touchdowns last season.

Official site: shrinebowl.com/shrine-bowl-1000/

MLB teams sign UTSA baseball players Mason Lytle, Ty Hodge, James Taussig

Mason Lytle was a senior from Pearland, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — Mason Lytle was a senior from Pearland, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA’s Mason Lytle, Ty Hodge and James Taussig all signed contracts with Major League Baseball teams as undrafted free agents (UFA).

Lytle signed with the Houston Astros. He batted .366 with 10 home runs as a senior outfielder.

Hodge signed with the Boston Red Sox. He batted .292 with six home runs as a redshirt junior infielder.

Taussig signed with the Chicago White Sox. He batted .344 with 10 home runs as a senior outfielder.

Ty Hodge was a redshirt junior from College Station, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — Ty Hodge was a redshirt junior from College Station, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander

James Taussig was a senior from New York City, N.Y. - photo by Joe Alexander — James Taussig was a senior from New York City, N.Y. – photo by Joe Alexander

MLB teams draft UTSA baseball players Zach Royse and Braylon Owens

UTSA starting pitcher Zach Royse struck out nine batters in six innings in a win over Memphis on April 25, 2025, at Roadrunner Field. - photo by Joe Alexander — UTSA starting pitcher Zach Royse struck out nine batters in six innings in a win over Memphis on April 25, 2025, at Roadrunner Field. – photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA pitchers Zach Royse and Braylon Owens were both selected in the 2025 Major League Baseball amateur draft.

They are the 43rd and 44th players in the history of the UTSA baseball program to be drafted. The draft was held July 13-14.

The Atlanta Braves took Royce in the seventh round as the 217th overall pick.

The Milwaukee Brewers took Owens in the 10th round as the 305th overall pick.

Royse was a junior for UTSA in the 2025 season. He had a 9-5 record on the season in 19 games including 17 starts.

Owens just finished his senior season. He pitched in 21 games including 14 starts and had a 7-2 record with three saves. He finished his four-year UTSA career with a 14-7 record and four saves.

Braylon Owens made his first start of the 2024 season and allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings against Wichita State on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Roadrunner-Field. - Photo by Joe Alexander — Braylon Owens made his first start of the 2024 season and allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings against Wichita State on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Roadrunner-Field. – Photo by Joe Alexander

UTSA baseball honors seniors Lytle, Myles, McClure, Morresi, Cothran, Tilson, Dove, Stucky, Taussig, Owens

The UTSA baseball program honored its seniors prior to the game of the regular season on Saturday at Roadrunner Field.

Family members joined seniors Mason Lytle, Conor Myles, Norris McClure, Lorenzo Morresi, Jake Cothran, Ty Tilson, Kendall Dove, Andrew Stucky, James Taussig and Braylon Owens.