A&M-San Antonio’s women’s basketball team defied expectations and cemented their reputation as a top contender, despite coming up short in the Red River Athletic Conference Tournament.
After beating Huston-Tillotson in the quarterfinals, the Jaguars fell to No. 1-seed Louisiana State University Shreveport, who ultimately won the tournament.
In addition to the team earning a spot in the RRAC Tournament during its inaugural season, several players earned high praise and accolades. Evelyn Lorenzo, who scored 21 points in the quarterfinal game, was named to the RRAC All-Conference 1st team.
“Even though this was our first year, we wanted to set the standard,” said Lorenzo, a junior from Killeen who is scheduled to graduate next year with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. “We were determined to beat the odds and show everybody what we were capable of. It’s been very exciting.”
In addition to Lorenzo, Natalia Trevino was named RRAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. She was ranked fourth in the conference, with an average of 18.2 points per game, 108 assists, 84 steals and 57 three-pointers made.
“It’s been a blessing,” she said. “It was very meaningful for us to make the tournament, extend our season, and have the opportunity to play one more game as a team. Win or lose, we left it all on the court, no matter the outcome.” Trevino, originally from Laredo, is a graduate student who is set to graduate in May 2026 with a master’s degree in kinesiology, after which she plans to pursue a career as a physical therapist.
A&M-San Antonio’s women’s and men’s basketball teams made their debut in October 2024 at the University’s new recreation center. Nearly 1,300 fans packed the center for the historic night.
“I’m so proud of Coach Chris Minner and the women’s basketball team,” said A&M-San Antonio Athletic Director Darnell Smith. “While they may not have won the tournament, they truly exemplify what it means to be champions. What they achieved is an amazing accomplishment for both the team and the University.”