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Patriots Take Down DBU With 87th-Minute Winner

November 11, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor DALLAS, Texas – UT Tyler men’s soccer team defeated Dallas Baptist University (7–7–4) on Saturday in the first round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament, sending the Patriots to the LSC semifinals [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…]

Fall Fest Bings Tailgating, Full Slate of Home Games

October 2, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor UT Tyler Athletics is gearing up for its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 4, a day packed with sports, food, and community fun. All of the Patriot’s home games for 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…]

UT Tyler Record-Setting Hurdler Reflects on Track Career

March 11, 2025 Larry Bonilla

By JULIANE FRUEH/Contributor Editor’s Note: Juliane Frueh is on the track team. Ashton Turner is the university’s record holder in the 60-meters hurdles. He ran 7.88 in Albuquerque, N.M., on Feb. 22. He placed second [Read More…]

Deal with Athletic Solutions Helps Student Athletes Profit from NIL

September 23, 2024 Brock Bearden

By BROCK BEARDEN/Contributor The athletic administration at UT Tyler has entered a deal with the sports management company Athletic Solutions to aid student-athletes in profiting on their name, image, and likeness. “It’s so cool that [Read More…]

UT Tyler Athletic Department Reveals its 2024 Hall of Fame Class

August 29, 2024 Paulina Mata

BY PAULINA MATA/Social Media Editor The University of Texas at Tyler athletic department has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame Class. The induction ceremony will take place at the UT Tyler Alumni House on Saturday, [Read More…]