A History-Making Run

In a remarkable run, the A&M-San Antonio women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Red River Athletic Conference tournament in the team’s first season of competition.

The fourth-seeded Jaguars, who went 14-10 in their inaugural season, clinched a 66-60 win over No. 5 seed Huston-Tillotson University in a thrilling tournament quarterfinal game at the Rapides Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana, in February. A&M-San Antonio lost 81-61 to No. 1-ranked Louisiana State University-Shreveport.

The Jaguars made a big impact in the school’s first season on the court and at the tournament.

Natalia Trevino, who had 19 points in the quarterfinal win, was named RRAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. She ranked fourth in the conference by scoring an average of 18.2 points per game, and had 108 assists, 84 steals and 57 three-pointers.

Evelyn Lorenzo, who scored 21 points in the quarterfinal game, was named to the RRAC All-Conference 1st team.

“To make the tournament in our first season as a team and as part of a new program is a huge victory,” said women’s head basketball coach Chris Minner. “It took a lot of dedication, hard work, and talent to get this far, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team and how everyone came together to reach this historic milestone.”  

“I’d like to personally congratulate Coach Minner and our women’s basketball team for this remarkable accomplishment,” said A&M-San Antonio Athletic Director Darnell Smith. “We are on a mission to build champions! I’m truly excited about the future of the University’s athletic programs as we continue to grow and thrive. We’re helping generate excitement and support both on campus and throughout the community.”