When the University of Texas at San Antonio joined the American Conference in fall 2023, it marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Roadrunner athletics. The question on everyone's mind was simple: how long would it take for UTSA to rise to this new level of competition?

The answer came decisively in 2025, when not just one, but three UTSA teams brought home conference championship trophies, making history for the university and thrilling fans across San Antonio.

The celebration began in spring with the women's basketball team, led by head coach Karen Aston. After adding graduate transfer Nina De Leon Negron and watching young stars like Idara Udo and Cheyenne Rowe blossom, the Roadrunners became unstoppable. The team won an incredible 17 of 18 games during one stretch, with eleven victories coming by double digits.

The championship-clinching moment arrived on Senior Day, March 1, when a record-breaking crowd of 2,250 fans packed the Convocation Center to witness UTSA defeat Florida Atlantic 60-42. As confetti rained down and players embraced their families, the joy was palpable. Star player Jordyn Jenkins later reflected on the magic of that day, describing the celebration with teammates, friends, and family as "everything that we've always wanted."

The accolades continued flowing as Jenkins earned American Conference Player of the Year honors, De Leon Negron claimed Newcomer of the Year, and Aston was unanimously named Coach of the Year. The team's 26-5 record represented the best season in program history.

Summer brought more glory when the baseball team, under Coach Pat Hallmark, embraced their "junkyard dog" mentality and dominated the American Conference. After finishing as runners-up in both 2023 and 2024, the Roadrunners channeled their determination into an unstoppable championship run that proved UTSA belonged among college baseball's elite programs.

Fall completed the trifecta when the soccer team delivered one of the most thrilling upsets of the entire college sports season, capturing the conference tournament title after competing admirably against powerhouses like TCU and Houston throughout the regular season.

These three championship teams didn't just win titles—they transformed expectations for UTSA athletics. They showed that the Roadrunners could not only compete at the highest levels but dominate, inspiring future generations of student-athletes and bringing unprecedented pride to the Alamo City.

As Athletic Director Lisa Campos celebrated alongside coaches and players throughout the year, the message was clear: UTSA had truly arrived. The glass ceiling hadn't just been broken—it had been shattered completely, opening limitless possibilities for the university's athletic future.

For Roadrunner fans who wondered how long success would take, 2025 provided the perfect answer: championship excellence had come to stay in San Antonio.