grad_stoles_webgrad_stoles_web
Athletics

UTSA to honor 20 fall student-athlete graduates

SAN ANTONIO — The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will honor 20 fall student-athlete graduates in a ceremony on Friday, Dec. 8.

UTSA will hold Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 9, with ceremonies starting at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Alamodome.

“Graduation is the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication by these student-athletes,” UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos said. “Balancing the demands of playing an NCAA Division I sport with a full academic schedule is an impressive accomplishment. We are proud of their achievements and are excited for their future, whether they are beginning their careers or pursuing an advanced degree here at UTSA. They are well-equipped to positively contribute to the world and I know they will continue to be outstanding ambassadors of UTSA.” 

UTSA’s 20 student-athlete graduates represent:
• 33 C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll Selections 
• 13 C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medals
• 8 All-Conference USA Selections 
• 4 Bowl Games
• 3 Conference USA Team Championships
• 1 Academic All-District Selection
• 3.13 cumulative GPA
• 12 student-athletes with a 3.0-or-higher cumulative GPA
• 5 student-athletes with a 3.5-or-higher cumulative GPA
• 670 community service hours

A complete list of UTSA's fall student-athlete graduates by sport is listed below.

Baseball
Ryan Ward

Women’s Basketball
Elyssa Coleman 

Cheer
Valerie Ramos
Marissa Silvas

Football
Demetris Allen
Ernesto Almaraz
Christian Clayton
Kaedric Cobbs
Nicktroy Fortune
Dywan Griffin
Venly Tatafu
Rashad Wisdom 

Soccer
Marlee Fray
Alex Granville
Mackenzie Kaufhold
Sarina Russ
Deja Sandoval

Softball
Taylor Jensen
Ciarra Mata

Men’s Track & Field
Paul Bouey 

-UTSA-