As part of Spirit Week at Our Lady of the Lake University, Saints Showdown invites undergraduate students to step onto the field and be an athlete for a day — no experience required.
Hosted by SPB and held in the UWAC gym, this athlete-themed event brings classic field day competition indoors, giving students the chance to face off in tug of war, relay races, and other throwback-style games. It’s friendly rivalry, high energy, and Saints pride in motion.
More than just competition, Saints Showdown is about participation and community. Rally your classmates, reprsent your year, and enjoy an afternoon of movement, laughter, and connection. Free pizza will fuel the fun, and participants will receive custom Saints Showdown swag created specifically for this event.
At the end of the day, one grad year will raise the Champions Cup and claim campus bragging rights.
Spirit Week is about celebrating the OLLU familia, and Saints Showdown adds an athletic edge to that celebration.
Undergraduate students can sign up by grad year. Teams are forming now.
Please note an important update to our Sunday liturgy schedule.
In lieu of the regularly scheduled 7:00 p.m. evening liturgy, all members of the OLLU community are invited to gather for the Homecoming Alumni Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel, which will honor the Class of 1976 Our Lady of the Lake University graduates and the Class of 1966 Our Lady of the Lake High School graduates.
The Our Lady of the Lake University women’s tennis team faced a determined Saint Mary’s University squad in a hard-fought match that reflected both the resilience and competitive spirit of the Saints. Although the final result favored Saint Mary’s, OLLU demonstrated poise, perseverance, and flashes of brilliance throughout the contest.
Doubles play opened the afternoon with tightly contested battles on every court. At No. 1 doubles, Anja Pisar and Maeva Chambon challenged Selina Wu and Gia Posito with steady rallies and strong net presence, ultimately falling 6–3 in a match that showcased their growing chemistry. The No. 2 pairing of Marie Peters and Ely Laure pushed even closer, engaging in extended exchanges and keeping the score tight before Saint Mary’s edged them 7–5. OLLU secured a highlight at No. 3 doubles, where Michaela Muller and Carolina Guerrero executed with confidence and composure to earn a 7–5 victory, demonstrating the depth and competitive edge within the Saints lineup.
In singles play, OLLU continued to compete with determination against a disciplined Saint Mary’s team. Carolina Guerrero faced a tough opponent at No. 1 singles, battling through long points despite a 6–2, 6–2 result. Anja Pisar and Marie Peters encountered similarly challenging matches at the No. 2 and No. 3 positions, each fighting for momentum against consistent opposition.
The brightest moment of the day came from Ely Laure at No. 4 singles. After dropping the first set in a tiebreak, Laure responded with grit and focus, taking control of the second set 7–0 in a dominant tiebreak performance. She carried that momentum into the deciding set, closing it out 6–3 to earn a well-deserved three-set victory. Her performance embodied the resilience and competitive heart that define the OLLU program.
Maeva Chambon also showed remarkable determination at No. 5 singles, extending her match into a third set after claiming a hard-fought second-set tiebreak. Though the final set narrowly slipped away, her effort underscored the team’s refusal to back down. Michaela Muller competed steadily at No. 6, engaging in physical rallies and demonstrating composure throughout her match.
While the final team score did not fall in OLLU’s favor, the Saints left the courts with valuable experience and clear signs of progress as they start their season.
Our Lady of the Lake battled until the final out but came up just short in a 3-2 loss to Huston-Tillotson, as early runs proved to be the difference despite a resilient effort from the Saints pitching staff and flashes of timely hitting.
The tone of the afternoon was set in the opening frames when Huston-Tillotson capitalized on its early opportunities. Mason Krahn drew the start for OLLU and worked through traffic, but the Rams strung together three runs in the first two innings. Tucker Allen led the charge, finishing 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI. Noah Alvarez added an RBI of his own, and Danny Hernandez lifted a sacrifice fly to account for the third run. Huston-Tillotson managed six hits on the day, but their ability to convert early chances ultimately separated the two clubs.
From that point forward, OLLU’s pitching steadied the contest and gave the Saints every opportunity to rally. Josh Ruiz delivered a dominant relief appearance, tossing 5 scoreless innings while striking out nine and allowing just two hits. Ethan Garza followed with two shutout frames, fanning three more. Together, the trio limited the Rams to six hits and struck out 14 batters, keeping the deficit within reach throughout the afternoon.
Offensively, the Saints found momentum midway through the game. Christian Martinez sparked the lineup with a 2-for-3 performance, including a double, and scored one of OLLU’s two runs. Carlos Gusman showcased patience at the plate, drawing two walks and crossing home as well. The Saints finished with five hits and worked four walks, pressuring the Rams’ bullpen in the later innings.
After Nathaniel Davila held OLLU to two hits across five scoreless innings with six strikeouts, the Saints broke through against reliever Adrian German. Taking advantage of defensive miscues, OLLU pushed across two unearned runs to narrow the margin to one. However, despite placing runners on base and threatening late, the Saints stranded seven and were unable to deliver the tying hit.
Benjamin Hovda and Jacob Cueva each contributed a hit, while CaliEvan Billela-Barstow added another and swiped a base to ignite a late push. Still, the Rams bullpen combination of Chris Rodriguez and Evan Mendoza closed the door, striking out three over the final 2 innings to secure the narrow victory.
The Saints will be back in action this Friday at 2:00 PM CDT against John Melvin University in a weekend series.
Our Lady of the Lake University delivered a strong overall performance against Collin County Community College, earning key victories across the lineup to secure an impressive team win built on depth and composure.
The Saints set the tone early in doubles play, capturing the crucial doubles point with a sweep on all three courts. At No. 1 doubles, Corentin Fusaro and Jacob Gailey controlled the match from the outset, earning a 6-3 victory behind steady serving and confident net play. Jaroslav Majsajdr and Matis Nuziere followed with a commanding 6-2 win at No. 2, dictating tempo with aggressive baseline consistency. The most tightly contested battle came at No. 3, where Eliott Costa and Bastien Prod’homme edged their opponents 7-6, showing poise in the tiebreak to complete the sweep.
In singles, the Saints continued to apply pressure. Majsajdr delivered a composed straight-sets win at No. 2 singles, 6-2, 6-3, controlling rallies and limiting unforced errors. Fusaro added another point at No. 4 with a 6-4, 6-2 decision, while Nuziere was dominant at No. 6, conceding just two games in a 6-1, 6-1 performance.
Bastien Prod’homme showcased resilience at No. 3 singles. After taking the first set 6-2 and dropping the second 4-6, he regrouped and secured the decisive third set 6-4, demonstrating mental toughness in the closing games.
At No. 1 singles, Gabriel Nogueira represented the Saints in a tightly contested three-set battle. After winning the opening set 6-3, he pushed the second set to 5-7 before competing in a deciding match tiebreak. Though the match ultimately favored Collin County’s Luis Andre Oliva, Nogueira’s effort reflected the competitive intensity at the top of the lineup.
Eliott Costa also faced a demanding three-set contest at No. 5. After splitting two close sets, the match was decided in a match tiebreak that narrowly went to Collin County. Despite the result, Costa’s endurance and fight highlighted the Saints depth as they start the bulk of their season.
Our Lady of the Lake University will serve as an official Early Voting site for the upcoming Primary Elections, providing a convenient opportunity for the campus and surrounding community to participate in the democratic process.
Dayanara Torres, Senior Visual Arts major and Spring 2026 graduation candidate, is curating an on-campus group exhibition as part of her Honors Capstone Project. This project offers an opportunity for any OLLU student in San Antonio to submit their artwork.
THEME:
How students at OLLU express or cope with various mental health struggles during their college careers.
details:
Express yourself through whatever medium you’d like with whatever topic related to the theme.
Artwork submissions are due by Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. through this form.
No AI “art” allowed. All work should be originally created by the artist.
Exhibition details:
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
The OLLU International Folk Culture Center (IFCC) invites you to a special Spring Artist-in-Residence workshop with acclaimed writer, dancer, and healer Xelena González on February 28.
This dynamic, two-part experience is rooted in González’s curative guidebook Lotería Remedios and blends writing, reflection, and gentle movement into a restorative healing practice. Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
Cost:
FREE for OLLU students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Community participants are welcome with a sliding scale of $8–$88, ensuring accessibility for all income levels
about xelena González
González practices the healing arts through writing and movement. She is a storyteller, dancer, and visiting author who centers self-love in her multi-disciplinary workshops for all ages. Her picture books include the award-winning titles ALL AROUND US (Cinco Puntos Press, 2017), WHERE WONDER GROWS (Lee & Low, 2022), and REMEMBERING (Simon & Schuster, 2023). Her writing for adults includes poetry, essays, fiction, and screenwriting. LOTERIA REMEDIOS is her collection of reflections, divinations, plant and animal medicine, and other tools for self-healing based on the time-honored game (Hay House, July 2024). A former librarian and enrolled member of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation, Xelena has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as radical self-love, creative early literacy strategies, inhabiting story through music and movement, and reclaiming indigenous identity in Latinx communities.
Have you ever wanted to grow your own herbs, vegetables, or flowers—but didn’t know where to start? Now’s your chance.
The OLLU Community Garden is inviting students, faculty, and staff to rent a FREE garden bed on campus and experience the rewards of growing your own food. Whether you’re planting herbs for your dorm, vegetables for your family, or flowers just because, this space is here for you.
This initiative is supported in part by the TExAS FAST Scholars Program, which continues to create meaningful opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning, sustainability, and community-building experiences right here on campus. For students especially, this is more than gardening—it’s a chance to develop healthy habits, reduce grocery costs, learn about food systems, and connect classroom knowledge to real-world practice.
By reserving a garden bed, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Build community on campus
Grow your own food
Practice sustainable living
Connect with nature
The community garden is located just outside of the Commerce Street gate, behind the soccer fields and Maintenance Shop.
All skill levels are welcome, and no tools are required. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or have years of experience, the garden is designed to be accessible and welcoming to everyone. Spots are limited to don’t wait!
Homecoming 2026 is almost here—“Rooted in Tradition. United for the Future.” And this year, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new event to the celebration: Lotería Night!
This special evening is a reimagined lotería and a tribute to San Antonio’s distinctive culinary scene. Celebrated as a UNESCO designated city for Creative City Gastronomy, come learn about the variety and culture behind many of our flavorful dishes.
Lotería will be delivered by Que Sabor, bringing a vibrant and flavorful twist to this beloved tradition.
