May 2026 – The Patriot Talon

UT Tyler Returns to the College World Series with Unfinished Business

May 27, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor CARY, North Carolina — After knocking off the No. 1-ranked team in the country, Colorado Mesa University (53-7) in the South Central Super Regional, UT Tyler is headed back to the [Read More…]

Ollie’s Skate Shop Rocks on as Hub for Music Scene

May 26, 2026 Danny Mogle

By NORAH DE LEON/Contributor LONGVIEW — During the week, Ollie’s Skate Shop in downtown Longview caters to customers looking for decks, wheels, apparel, and protective gear. But when the weekend arrives, the shop transforms into something [Read More…]

Baseball Team Pulls Off Miracle Night with Special Guests

May 26, 2026 Danny Mogle

By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor A crowd filled Irwin Field April 17 as UT Tyler hosted Miracle League Night, bringing together athletes, families and the local community for more than just baseball. “It was a fun night [Read More…]

UT Tyler’s LaTosha Cleaver Finds Strength Helping Others

May 26, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By JESSICA FREGENE/Contributor Latosha Cleaver is a powerlifting coach at the East Texas based Big Back Brigade Strength Team and works in Rec Sports at UT Tyler’s Herrington Patriot Center. She has over 14 years [Read More…]

NCAA Adds 4 Women’s Championships, Designates Flag Football as Emerging Sport

May 26, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By FAITH WILKINS/Contributor The National Collegiate Athletic Association adopted four new women’s national championships and added women’s flag football to the Emerging Sports for Women program during its 2026 NCAA Convention in Washington, D.C. earlier [Read More…]

Patriots Capture First LSC Title, Prepare to Host Regional at Irwin Field

May 13, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor For the first time in program history, UT Tyler baseball enters NCAA postseason play as Lone Star Conference champions and will host the NCAA Division II South Central Regional at Irwin Field [Read More…]

Ketzner and Garcia Headline Pats Postseason Awards Haul Ahead of LSC Championship

May 6, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor The University of Texas at Tyler swept two of the Lone Star Conference’s top individual baseball honors Wednesday night as senior catcher Cole Ketzner was named LSC Player of the Year and [Read More…]