SAN ANTONIO —UTSA Athletics celebrated its student-athletes at the department’s annual awards ceremony, The Rowdys, which was held Wednesday night at Pedrotti’s Ranch.
Guests were able to experience a “blue carpet” entrance for photos and the awards show featuring comedian Steve Treviño for the signature end-of-year event recognizing the achievements, leadership, service and competitive excellence of UTSA student-athletes.
The evening shined the spotlight on UTSA’s outstanding student-athletes and incorporated fan-engagement components such as new fan-selected awards, which celebrated the meaningful connection that exists between the Roadrunners’ student-athletes and the community that supports them.
Known for his sharp wit and Texas-rooted humor, Treviño brought a unique entertainment element to the event, making this year’s edition of The Rowdys unlike any other traditional athletics awards ceremony.
Below is a list of award recipients for the 2025-26 academic year.
All-Academic Team
Presented to the top GPA holder for each team
Baseball – Caden Miller
Men’s Basketball — Baboucarr Njie
Women’s Basketball — Emilia Dannebauer
Men’s Cross Country — O.J. Ruiz
Women’s Cross Country — Emma Wallace
Football — Ty Rupe
Men’s Golf — Jacob King
Women’s Golf — Maria Bastarrica
Soccer — Brooklyn Bailey
Softball — Sabrina Wick
Men’s Tennis — Ben Chetewy Ungar
Women’s Tennis — Natalia Castaneda Guerrero
Men’s Track & Field — Victor Charo
Women’s Track & Field — Mia Lien & Brina Likar
Volleyball — Makenna Wiepert
Cheer — Malen Najera
Strength & Conditioning Awards
Presented to one player on each team who brings intensity, energy and a positive attitude to help lift their team to the next level
Baseball – Nathan Hodge
Men’s Basketball — Mo Mjie
Women’s Basketball — Damara Allen
Men’s Cross Country — Israel Cuellar
Women’s Cross Country — Madison Gilliam
Football — Bryson Donnell
Men’s Golf — Joshua Hong
Women’s Golf — Maria Bastarrica
Soccer — Brooklyn Bailey
Softball — Caton Letbetter
Men’s Tennis — Timeo Bretin
Women’s Tennis — Milica Milosavljevic
Men’s Track & Field — Ryan Stillman
Women’s Track & Field — Daisy Monie
Volleyball — Caroline Tredwell
Cheer — Janiyah Palmer
Rowdy Award for Best Teammate
Presented to one student-athlete per team who demonstrates the core values of UTSA Athletics — excellence, integrity and unity
Baseball – Cade Sadler
Men’s Basketball — Dorian Hayes
Women’s Basketball — Taylor Ross
Men’s Cross Country — Ethan Carranza
Women’s Cross Country — Madison Gilliam
Football — Camron Cooper
Men’s Golf — Jacob King
Women’s Golf — Lauren Rios
Soccer — Addi O’Kelley
Softball — Caton Letbetter
Men’s Tennis — Maximilian Ontiveros
Women’s Tennis — Celine Absawi
Men’s Track & Field — Victor Charo
Women’s Track & Field — Edlin Laur
Volleyball — Brooke Elliott
Cheer (Coed) — Vada Villareal
Cheer (All-Girl) — Alejandra Lozano
Clutch Play of the Year
Brianna Carrigan’s game-winning goal in overtime to win the American Conference Soccer Tournament Championship Game and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament
Comeback Player of the Year
Male — Jemuel Miller, Track & Field
Female — Lauren Rios, Women’s Golf
Roadrunner Pride Award
Presented to student-athletes who are committed to the success of UTSA Athletics, active in the department, campus and community, and exhibit a willingness to volunteer in an effort to improve UTSA Athletics
Jordan Ballin, Baseball
Lauren Rios, Women’s Golf
Barry McKinney Unity Award
Presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond to connect UTSA student-athletes to the campus community
Jasmine Kessler, Soccer
Joey Longoria Inspiration Award
Named in honor of our former men’s basketball manager who was an inspiration to student-athletes and staff during his time at UTSA, this award is given to an individual who through their character, courage and actions provides that same type of inspiration.
Ereauna Hardaway, Women’s Basketball
Will & Mary Hathaway Academic Athletes of the Year
This award recognizes male and female student-athletes for their outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments. They must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better and have made significant contributions to their team as well as showed leadership, community engagement and good sportsmanship.
Broc Parmer, Baseball
Michelle Polo, Soccer
Lauren Rios, Women’s Golf
Letterwinner Awards
Presented to a male and female senior who must be graduating, have had outstanding athletic accomplishments and have exhausted their eligibility.
Male – Robert Henry Jr., Football
Female — Cheyenne Rowe, Women’s Basketball
Rowdy Cup Team Award
Cheer
Team Community Service Award
Softball
Run as One Team of the Year
Presented to the one team that stood out this year in their efforts to support and attend Run as One games
Cheer
Upset of the Year
Women’s Basketball’s 61-52 road victory over Rice in the regular season finale
Moment of the Year
Women’s Basketball wins the American Conference Tournament to advance to the NCAA Tournament
Female Newcomer of the Year – Nominees
Brooklyn Bailey, Soccer
Rachel Gonzalez, Cheer
Ereauna Hardaway, Women’s Basketball
Arlette Hernandez, Softball
Giada Obregon, Volleyball
Victoria Schuldt, Women’s Golf
Giselle Trevino, Cheer
* winner will be announced this summer
Male Newcomer of the Year – Nominees
Shad Banks Jr., Football
Lane Haworth, Baseball
Dorian Hayes, Men’s Basketball
Joshua Hong, Men’s Golf
Janre Jogi, Men’s Track & Field
Jason McCants, Cheer
* winner will be announced this summer
Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year Nominees
Cameron Baeza, Cheer
Shad Banks Jr., Football
Drew Detlefsen, Baseball
Robert Henry Jr., Football
Jemuel Miller, Track & Field
* winner will be announced this summer
Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year Nominees
Ida Breigan, Track & Field
Brianna Escobedo, Cheer
Jasmine Kessler, Soccer
Kameron Kloza, Soccer
Aoka Nagasawa, Women’s Tennis
Cheyenne Rowe, Women’s Basketball
Elysia Trevino, Cheer
Idara Udo, Women’s Basketball
* winner will be announced this summer
Coach of the Year Nominees
Karen Aston, Women’s Basketball
Pat Hallmark, Baseball
Ashley Johnson, Cheer
Derek Pittman, Soccer
* winner will be announced this summer
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