Greg Luca
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Reporter covering UTSA, UIW and other area sports for the San Antonio Express-News. CT native and Florida alum. Hayley Williams fanboy, Adam Cole mark, 5K MMR scrub.
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...
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.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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...
UTSA's losing streak extended to a program-record 12 games on Wednesday with an 81-62 defeat at North Texas. The Roadrunners have dropped their seven American Conference games by an average margin of 24.1 points. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA extends program-record losing streak, falling at North Texas
The Roadrunners have dropped 12 straight games, losing all seven American Conference matchups by an average of 24.1 points.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:19 AM
UTSA's losing streak extended to a program-record 12 games on Wednesday with an 81-62 defeat at North Texas. The Roadrunners have dropped their seven American Conference games by an average margin of 24.1 points. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA finished one off a season high with 29 turnovers, allowing East Carolina to take control through the second half as the Roadrunners lost 65-58 on Tuesday in the Convocation Center.
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UTSA struggles with turnovers in home loss to East Carolina
The Roadrunners finished one shy of a season high with 29 giveaways, allowing the Pirates to take control in the second half.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:04 AM
UTSA finished one off a season high with 29 turnovers, allowing East Carolina to take control through the second half as the Roadrunners lost 65-58 on Tuesday in the Convocation Center.
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Jeff Traylor ventured outside his program to find an OC hire for the first time in 21 years as a head coach, landing Western Kentucky's Rick Bowie. But don't expect UTSA to overhaul the offense in 2026.
"It’s still going to look the same. Trust me.”
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"It’s still going to look the same. Trust me.”
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UTSA coach Jeff Traylor expects offense to keep familiar feel under new OC
Though the Roadrunners looked outside the program to hire a new offensive coordinator, head coach Jeff Traylor has no plans to overhaul UTSA's attack.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Jeff Traylor ventured outside his program to find an OC hire for the first time in 21 years as a head coach, landing Western Kentucky's Rick Bowie. But don't expect UTSA to overhaul the offense in 2026.
"It’s still going to look the same. Trust me.”
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"It’s still going to look the same. Trust me.”
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UIW's unbeaten start at home came to an end Monday with a blowout loss against East Texas A&M. The Cardinals are now 8-1 in the McDermott Center compared to 0-8 in road games. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
UIW suffers season's first home loss in blowout against East Texas A&M
The Cardinals started 8-0 at home compared to an 0-8 mark on the road, but the win streak ended in lopsided fashion on Monday.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:25 AM
UIW's unbeaten start at home came to an end Monday with a blowout loss against East Texas A&M. The Cardinals are now 8-1 in the McDermott Center compared to 0-8 in road games. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
At the end of a turbulent portal window, UTSA lists 17 January signings opposite 23 outgoing transfers. Looking at every season as a "one-year team," coach Jeff Traylor aimed to reload at positions of need to help the Roadrunners remain ready for 2026.
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UTSA coach Jeff Traylor works to reload through turbulent transfer portal cycle
The Roadrunners lost 23 players from last year's roster but added 17 January signings, aiming to fill gaps on the depth chart.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:52 PM
At the end of a turbulent portal window, UTSA lists 17 January signings opposite 23 outgoing transfers. Looking at every season as a "one-year team," coach Jeff Traylor aimed to reload at positions of need to help the Roadrunners remain ready for 2026.
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UTSA trailed wire to wire in the program’s 11th consecutive loss, falling 95-69 to Memphis on Sunday. Four players scored in double figures, but the Roadrunners allowed the Tigers to shoot 56.3%. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA losing streak stretches to 11 with setback at Memphis
Four players scored in double figures, but the Roadrunners never led against the Tigers.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:47 AM
UTSA trailed wire to wire in the program’s 11th consecutive loss, falling 95-69 to Memphis on Sunday. Four players scored in double figures, but the Roadrunners allowed the Tigers to shoot 56.3%. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
Tahj Staveskie hit a pair of free throws with .4 seconds remaining as UIW rallied for a win against Northwestern State after trailing most of the way. The Cardinals moved to 8-0 at home this season. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
Tahj Staveskie's final-second free throws help UIW rally for win
Staveskie scored 23 points to lead the Cardinals' comeback after they trailed for more than 32 minutes.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Tahj Staveskie hit a pair of free throws with .4 seconds remaining as UIW rallied for a win against Northwestern State after trailing most of the way. The Cardinals moved to 8-0 at home this season. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
Ereauna Hardaway scored a season-high 20 points as UTSA jumped out early and cruised to a win against FAU. The Roadrunners ripped off 15 straight points early in the second quarter, and the Owls never threatened the rest of the way.
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Ereauna Hardaway scores 20 as UTSA cruises past FAU
The Roadrunners scored 15 straight points in the second quarter to take a commanding lead that was never threatened.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Ereauna Hardaway scored a season-high 20 points as UTSA jumped out early and cruised to a win against FAU. The Roadrunners ripped off 15 straight points early in the second quarter, and the Owls never threatened the rest of the way.
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Brynn Lusby scored 19 points and Madison Cockrell added 17 as Incarnate Word secured a 70-63 win against East Texas A&M, pulling through late in a tight game with seven ties and five lead changes. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
UIW women hold off East Texas A&M to secure home win
Brynn Lusby scored 19 points and Madison Cockrell added 17 as the Cardinals pulled through late in a matchup that featured seven ties and five lead changes.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Brynn Lusby scored 19 points and Madison Cockrell added 17 as Incarnate Word secured a 70-63 win against East Texas A&M, pulling through late in a tight game with seven ties and five lead changes. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
UTSA's losing streak has stretched to 10 games, as the Roadrunners fell behind early and never recovered against Rice on Wednesday in the Convocation Center. The Owls jumped out to an 18-6 lead in less than seven minutes.
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UTSA drops 10th straight game, falling behind early in loss to Rice
Despite a career-high 23 points from Baboucarr Njie, the Roadrunners fell behind early and never recovered against the Owls.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:21 AM
UTSA's losing streak has stretched to 10 games, as the Roadrunners fell behind early and never recovered against Rice on Wednesday in the Convocation Center. The Owls jumped out to an 18-6 lead in less than seven minutes.
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UTSA suffered its first loss of the American Conference season, slumping on offense in a 70-53 setback against South Florida on Tuesday. The Roadrunners jumped out to an 11-3 lead, but the Bulls responded with an extended 34-5 run.
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UTSA falls at USF for first American Conference loss
The Roadrunners struggled on offense and allowed the Bulls to pull away behind an extended first-half run.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:01 AM
UTSA suffered its first loss of the American Conference season, slumping on offense in a 70-53 setback against South Florida on Tuesday. The Roadrunners jumped out to an 11-3 lead, but the Bulls responded with an extended 34-5 run.
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UIW was held without a 3-pointer for the first time in the program’s history at the Division I level, slumping to a 56-46 loss Monday at Stephen F. Austin. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
UIW suffers record shooting slump in loss at Stephen F. Austin
The Cardinals were held without a 3-pointer for the first time in 13 seasons at the Division I level.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
UIW was held without a 3-pointer for the first time in the program’s history at the Division I level, slumping to a 56-46 loss Monday at Stephen F. Austin. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
Making his first start for TCU in his final college game, quarterback Ken Seals delivered a storybook comeback for his hometown school, rallying to beat USC in the Alamo Bowl.
“It felt like a movie,” Seals said. “This is just an unbelievable experience."
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“It felt like a movie,” Seals said. “This is just an unbelievable experience."
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Seals leads late comeback in first start with TCU, beating USC in Alamo Bowl
The Horned Frogs erased a 10-point deficit in the final five minutes before Jeremy Payne broke free for a 35-yard touchdown in overtime, beating the Trojans.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Making his first start for TCU in his final college game, quarterback Ken Seals delivered a storybook comeback for his hometown school, rallying to beat USC in the Alamo Bowl.
“It felt like a movie,” Seals said. “This is just an unbelievable experience."
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“It felt like a movie,” Seals said. “This is just an unbelievable experience."
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Quarterback Ken Seals rallied TCU from a 10-point deficit with two scoring drives in the final five minutes, then delivered a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Payne in overtime to beat USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
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3 takeaways as TCU rallies for overtime win over USC in Alamo Bowl
Quarterback Ken Seals led a pair of scoring drives in the final five minutes, then found Jeremy Payne for a 35-yard touchdown in overtime to seal the win.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Quarterback Ken Seals rallied TCU from a 10-point deficit with two scoring drives in the final five minutes, then delivered a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Payne in overtime to beat USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
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USC (9-3) and TCU (8-4) meet for the Valero Alamo Bowl tonight in the Alamodome. Horned Frogs win the toss and defer, so the Trojans will have the ball first. Game is airing on ESPN.
December 31, 2025 at 2:06 AM
USC (9-3) and TCU (8-4) meet for the Valero Alamo Bowl tonight in the Alamodome. Horned Frogs win the toss and defer, so the Trojans will have the ball first. Game is airing on ESPN.
Ereauna Hardaway hit a pair of critical baskets in the final four minutes to provide the difference in a tight game, lifting UTSA to a 65-63 win against Tulane on Tuesday in the Convocation Center. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
UTSA women hang on late for win against Tulane
Ereauna Hardaway scored the final two baskets in a tight game, and the Roadrunners made the lead stand up on defense.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Ereauna Hardaway hit a pair of critical baskets in the final four minutes to provide the difference in a tight game, lifting UTSA to a 65-63 win against Tulane on Tuesday in the Convocation Center. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
After a three-year run that put him in the top five in UTSA history in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns, wideout Devin McCuin announced Tuesday that he will enter the transfer portal, leaving the Roadrunners without their top passing target. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA losing top receiver Devin McCuin to transfer portal
After three standout seasons putting him in the top five in program history in receptions, yards and touchdowns, Devin McCuin will look to transfer.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
After a three-year run that put him in the top five in UTSA history in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns, wideout Devin McCuin announced Tuesday that he will enter the transfer portal, leaving the Roadrunners without their top passing target. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
Two years after transferring into his hometown program at TCU, QB Ken Seals is set to make his first start, leading the Horned Frogs against USC in the Alamo Bowl. Once a 22-game starter at Vanderbilt, Seals is at last finding the rewards of patience.
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TCU's Ken Seals ready for long-awaited spotlight in Alamo Bowl matchup vs. USC
After two years as a backup, Seals will make his first start for the Horned Frogs in his final college game, stepping in following Josh Hoover's transfer.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Two years after transferring into his hometown program at TCU, QB Ken Seals is set to make his first start, leading the Horned Frogs against USC in the Alamo Bowl. Once a 22-game starter at Vanderbilt, Seals is at last finding the rewards of patience.
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Starting quarterback Josh Hoover is in the transfer portal, but TCU's defensive standouts say they don't feel any extra pressure. Slowing Lincoln Riley's high-powered passing attack in an Alamo Bowl matchup against USC is enough of a test on its own. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
TCU defense embraces added pressure against USC in Alamo Bowl
With Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover in the transfer portal, TCU's defense could be under more stress against USC's highly ranked passing offense.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Starting quarterback Josh Hoover is in the transfer portal, but TCU's defensive standouts say they don't feel any extra pressure. Slowing Lincoln Riley's high-powered passing attack in an Alamo Bowl matchup against USC is enough of a test on its own. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
After absorbing a thunderous hit on the Roadrunners' opening series, Owen McCown popped right back to his feet. UTSA has been rebounding from blows all season, and Friday was no different, as a rout of FIU in the First Responder Bowl ensured a 7-6 finish. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA leans on resilience, capping turbulent year with blowout bowl win
Quarterback Owen McCown withstood a huge early hit and a 14-point deficit to cruise to MVP honors as the Roadrunners finished 7-6.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
After absorbing a thunderous hit on the Roadrunners' opening series, Owen McCown popped right back to his feet. UTSA has been rebounding from blows all season, and Friday was no different, as a rout of FIU in the First Responder Bowl ensured a 7-6 finish. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor, despite a near fumble, accepts the trophy following a 57-20 win against Florida International in the First Responder Bowl.
December 27, 2025 at 5:43 AM
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor, despite a near fumble, accepts the trophy following a 57-20 win against Florida International in the First Responder Bowl.
Owen McCown accepts MVP honors after UTSA’s 57-20 win against FIU in the First Responder Bowl.
December 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Owen McCown accepts MVP honors after UTSA’s 57-20 win against FIU in the First Responder Bowl.
UTSA kept its run of winning seasons alive, surging after a slow start and cruising to a 57-20 win against FIU in the First Responder Bowl. UTSA closes a second straight year 7-6, finishing better than .500 in all six campaigns under Jeff Traylor. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
3 takeaways as UTSA keeps run of winning seasons alive with rout of FIU
The Roadrunners close 2025 at 7-6, extending a stretch of winning campaigns through all six years of coach Jeff Traylor's tenure.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:11 AM
UTSA kept its run of winning seasons alive, surging after a slow start and cruising to a 57-20 win against FIU in the First Responder Bowl. UTSA closes a second straight year 7-6, finishing better than .500 in all six campaigns under Jeff Traylor. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
UTSA (6-6) set to close out the 2025 season against FIU (7-5) in the First Responder Bowl. Roadrunners, aiming for a third straight bowl victory and a sixth straight winning season, win the toss and defer. Game is airing on ESPN.
December 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
UTSA (6-6) set to close out the 2025 season against FIU (7-5) in the First Responder Bowl. Roadrunners, aiming for a third straight bowl victory and a sixth straight winning season, win the toss and defer. Game is airing on ESPN.