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Star Snaps 2/23-3/1

Isabelle Cantu, Ayden Oredson, Ava Miller, Ryan Claycamp, Grace Darcy, Lauren Tourish, Abel Barcenas, Libby Allen, and Leslie Bello
March 2, 2026
The Texas State Men's Track and Field team celebrate winning the Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championship, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena. The team was recognized during halftime at the men's basketball game, along with the women's team; the win marked the first time in program history that both the ben's and women's teams won the Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championship concurrently.
The Texas State Men’s Track and Field team celebrate winning the Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championship, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena. The team was recognized during halftime at the men’s basketball game, along with the women’s team; the win marked the first time in program history that both the ben’s and women’s teams won the Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championship concurrently.
Grace Darcy
Texas State redshirt sophomore guard Franck Emmou (2) celebrates with the Hellcats after beating App. State University to close out the regular season with a record 16 home game wins, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena.

  • Texas State freshman outfielder Jackson Cotton (44) celebrates a home run against Tarleton State, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas. The Bobcats won 9-4.

    Ayden Oredson

  • Texas State junior first basemen Manny Salas (33) steals second base against UTSA, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 7-2.

    Ayden Oredson

  • Texas State Golden Elites pose for a picture after dancing at The Cookout, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at the Quad.

    Ava Miller

  • Texas State baseball celebrates their tournament championship after victory against Abilene Christian, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at La Moderna Field, Cleburne, Texas. The Bobcats won 3-0.

    Ayden Oredson

  • Texas State biology freshman Caelyn Loudermilk line dances at The Cookout, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, outside Commons Dining Hall. The Cookout marked the end of Texas State’s celebration of Black History Month with food, dancing and tabling by student organization.

    Ava Miller

  • Texas State junior pitcher Will Canalichio (6) pitches against Tarleton State, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas. The Bobcats won 9-4.

    Ayden Oredson

  • Texas State students dance to the beat atThe Cookout, a Black History Month event, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in front of Commons Dining Hall.

    Abel Barcenas

  • Texas State junior pitcher Madison Azua (22) prepares to pitch, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats lost 4-0.

    Leslie Bello

  • Texas State senior utility player Rashawn Galloway (7) gets crowded in the dugout against Abilene Christian, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at La Moderna Field in Cleburne, Texas. The Bobcats won 5-4.

    Ayden Oredson

  • A Texas State fraternity supports the Texas State Men’s Basketball Team, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena. Bobcats won 60-57.

    Leslie Bello

  • Texas State redshirt sophomore guard Franck Emmou (2) celebrates with the Hellcats after beating App. State University to close out the regular season with a record 16 home game wins, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena.

    Grace Darcy

  • The Texas State Men’s Track and Field team celebrate winning the Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championship, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena. The team was recognized during halftime at the men’s basketball game, along with the women’s team; the win marked the first time in program history that both the ben’s and women’s teams won the Sun Belt Indoor Track & Field Championship concurrently.

    Grace Darcy

  • The Texas State Strutters perform during the men’s basketball game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena.

    Grace Darcy

  • United States Representative Jasmine Crockett speaks to a crowd of Texas State students, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2026, on Bobcat Trail. The event was organized by various student organizations at Texas State.

    Isabelle Cantu

  • Texas State senior thrower Elisabet Runarsdottir and senior thrower Melanie Duron show off their rings during halftime at the men’s basketball game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena. The men and women’s track and field teams were recognized during the game.

    Grace Darcy

  • Boko interacts with the Texas State band at the men’s basketball game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena.

    Grace Darcy

  • Texas State freshman catcher Clayton Namken (32) celebrates with his teammates after a home run against UTSA, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 7-2.

    Ayden Oredson

  • Texas State junior pitcher Sam Hall (36) pitches against UTSA, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 7-2.

    Ayden Oredson

  • San Marcos locals enjoy live music during Bluegrass Night, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Tantra in San Marcos.

    Libby Allen

  • Performers sing during Bluegrass Night, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Tantra in San Marcos.

    Libby Allen

  • The Caribbean Student Association poses for a picture at The Cookout, a Texas State Black History event, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in front of Commons Dining Hall.

    Abel Barcenas

  • Members of the Chronos Quartet, Austin Parente (left), Connor Zatopek (center) and Jose Valex (right) open up TEDx Tesxas State University, Friday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center.

    Lauren Tourish

  • The Texas State Women’s Track and Field team cheers as they are recognized at halftime during the men’s basketball game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena.

    Grace Darcy

  • Senate hopeful Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) speaks to supporters of his campaign, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at The Marc in San Marcos.

    Ryan Claycamp
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Texas State redshirt sophomore guard Franck Emmou (2) celebrates with the Hellcats after beating App. State University to close out the regular season with a record 16 home game wins, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Strahan Arena. (Grace Darcy)
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