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Patriot Women Knock off No. 15 LCU to Headline Hawaiian Night

January 27, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor TYLER, Texas- The University of Texas at Tyler women’s basketball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season Thursday evening on Hawaiian Night in the Herrington Patriot Center. The [Read More…]

Patriots Continue New Year’s Surge With Fifth Straight Win

January 16, 2026 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor AUSTIN, Texas— Patriot women’s basketball extended its winning streak to five games with a 47-44 road victory over St. Edward’s Thursday, using late-game execution and defensive pressure to hold off the Hilltoppers. The [Read More…]

Patriots Make History With First Division II Postseason Victory

November 11, 2025 Chase Upton

By CHASE UPTON/Sports Editor SAN ANGELO, Texas- UT Tyler women’s soccer took down fourth-seeded Angelo State (9-5-5) 2-0 in the Lone Star Conference quarterfinals Monday night. The win marks the Patriots’ first postseason appearance and victory [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…]

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…]

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…]

PHOTOS: Swoop struts a new look

September 3, 2024 Nayeli Carrillo

By NAYELI CARRILLO/Staff Writer After almost four years, Swoop has gotten a glow up. Before the start of the fall semester, the University of Texas at Tyler shared that the mascot was redesigned for a [Read More…]