UTSA Hockey Splits Series Against University of Houston
The Roadrunners bounced back from a Friday loss to dominate the University of Houston on Saturday in San Antonio.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Hockey
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The UTSA hockey team rebounded from a 7-4 defeat on Friday to secure a decisive 11-4 victory over the University of Houston on Saturday. The two-game series at the Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods concluded with high tensions both on the ice and in the stands.
Why it matters
The intense weekend series highlights a competitive rivalry that saw multiple disciplinary issues and fan altercations. The series split forces UTSA to address defensive discipline ahead of their upcoming schedule.
Saturday's 11-4 win followed a 7-4 loss where Houston led 6-1 by the end of the second period. The games were characterized by persistent 4-on-4 penalty situations due to frequent roughing calls.
The players
Garrett Morris
He is a freshman forward for the UTSA hockey team who scored during the second period of the Friday game.
Travis Sorce
He is a postgraduate forward for the UTSA hockey team who received a penalty following a fight.
Miguel Trevino
He is a freshman defenseman for UTSA who was ejected from Saturday's game.
Evan Ratliff
He is a sophomore forward for UTSA who contributed a goal during the Saturday victory.
Ben Samson
He is a freshman forward for UTSA who recorded his first career collegiate goal during the Saturday match.
The details
Saturday's victory featured a goal from Evan Ratliff in the 11th minute of the second period, followed by career-first goals from Ben Samson and Rayme Do in the third. The game grew volatile, leading to the ejection of Miguel Trevino for fighting and a police escort for fans due to clashes between opposing groups.
Timeline
Friday, October 23, 2026: UTSA lost to Houston 7-4.
Saturday, October 24, 2026: UTSA defeated Houston 11-4.
Friday, November 6, 2026: UTSA begins a two-game series against Texas Christian University.
Season Trajectory
This series split complicates the Roadrunners' path as they prepare for a critical homestand against Texas Christian University. The team must balance maintaining physical intensity with the disciplinary consequences of recent on-ice fights.
The ejection of Miguel Trevino removes a key defensive presence from the rotation for the upcoming series. Fans attending the Ice & Golf Center at Northwoods can expect heightened security protocols following the fan altercations.
The takeaway
Maintaining composure in high-scoring rivalries is essential for avoiding costly penalties and ejection. Players and fans alike should prioritize sportsmanship to ensure the continuation of scheduled home events.
What happens next
UTSA will host a two-game series against Texas Christian University beginning on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local collegiate competition, visit Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Paisano.
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