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UT Tyler Athletes Weigh in on NCAA Eligibility Proposal

October 31, 2025 The Patriot Talon

The NCAA is considering a proposal that would allow collegiate athletes to compete during five seasons instead of limiting them to four under the current regulations. Multimedia journalist KAILEY MANES, a member of the volleyball [Read More…]

Women’s Soccer: UT Tyler Battles St. Mary’s to 1-1 Tie

October 31, 2025 The Patriot Talon

On Oct. 22, the UT Tyler women’s soccer team played St. Mary’s University to 1–1 draw at Citizens First Bank–Perkins Soccer Complex. Audio story by multimedia journalist CHASE UPTON.

Fall Fest Delivers Full Day of Excitement and Patriot Victories

October 7, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas — Fall Fest brought a day full of excitement, energy and patriot pride to campus. The fun kicked off at 11 a.m. with tailgating, live music, food trucks, bounce houses, [Read More…]

Patriots Remain Unbeaten With Dominate Win Over TAMIU

September 22, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor Tyler, TEXAS — Patriot women’s soccer stayed undefeated with a 3-0 win over Texas A&M International University on Saturday, improving to 5-0 on the season. This victory marks the first time the [Read More…]

Patriot Athletics Ignite Season with Fun, Fans and Fierce Competition

September 12, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor Patriots Kick Off Season with Tailgating, Giveaways, and more UT Tyler athletics came alive Thursday evening as fans gathered for tailgating and pregame festivities ahead of the season openers for men’s soccer [Read More…]

First Ranked Longhorns Kick Off Season Against Defending Champs

August 28, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor For the first time in Longhorn Football history, the team will open the season as the AP No.1 team in the country, and if that storyline for their opener isn’t flashy enough [Read More…]

Ferguson Ushers in New Era for UT Tyler Athletics

August 26, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor Dr. Sam Ferguson is stepping into his first full year as UT Tyler’s athletic director with a clear vision: raise the standard and create memorable experiences for fans and student-athletes. Originally from [Read More…]

True Athletic Strength Is Knowing When to Ask for Help

August 19, 2025 Larry Bonilla

By EMILY CLARK/Contributor College athletes often are celebrated for their strength, discipline and drive. But behind the game-day smiles, many quietly battle pressures that can break even the toughest competitors. The hidden struggles of burnout, [Read More…]

Patriot Baseball’s Breakthrough 2025 Season Ends on World Series Stage

June 10, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor CARY, North Carolina — The University of Texas at Tyler’s baseball team made history this year, reaching the NCAA Division II College World Series for the first time since moving to [Read More…]

Patriots Make History with Second Straight NCAA Division II Softball Championship

June 10, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor The Patriots have done it again, and this time, they’ve made history. The University of Texas at Tyler softball team claimed its second straight NCAA Division II national championship on Thursday [Read More…]