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Texas State infielders Ryne Farber (3), Chase Mora (2), Dawson Park (16) and Cameron Thompson (4) wait for play to resume in the game against No. 19 Oklahoma State on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Bobcats won 4-2.

Bobcats to welcome Big Ten champs to town this weekend

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 21, 2025
Texas State sophomore shortstop Ryan Farber (3) celebrates getting a player from Binghamton out, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Binghamton 8-7.

Three takeaways from Bobcat baseball’s season-opening sweep

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 17, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Sam Hall (36) throws a pitch against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats defeated Binghamton 8-7.

Bobcats win thriller over Binghamton

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 16, 2025
Texas State pitcher sophomore Maddy Azua (22) pitches the ball during the game against Stephan F. Austin, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Bobcats beat the Lumberjacks 3-1.

Bobcat softball wins two on Valentines

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 15, 2025
The Texas State baseball team stands for the national anthem before their game against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats lost to the Ragin' Cajuns 16-5.

Texas State baseball 2025 season preview

Adrian Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
Texas State graduate student tennis player Callie Creath rushes to hit the ball during her singles match, September 30, 2023, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Bobcats dominate Cardinals on their home turf

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2025
Texas State softball loses to Bradley, Saturday Feb. 8, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats split doubleheader on final day of Texas State Tournament

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2025
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) throws a fast pitch, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Bobcat Softball Stadium.

2025 Bobcat softball pitching outlook

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2025
Texas State softball players do one last chant with the crowd after their loss to A&M at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Bobcat softball gathers preseason honors ahead of 2025 opener

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2025
Members of the Texas States baseball team wait in the dugout during their game against Washington State. Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas

What Bobcat baseball needs to improve on in 2025

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2025
Texas State freshman designated hitter Ryan Farber (31) preforms the alma matter with his team after beating Troy. Friday, May 10th, 2024 at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats add pair of top 25 JUCO transfer pitchers

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2024
Texas State volleyball Head Coach Sean Huiet coaches junior middle blocker Bailey Hanner (20) and senior setter Ryann Torres (14) through a timeout during the game versus Lamar, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats ousted in first round of NCAA Tournament by Mizzou

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) meets her teammates at home base to celebrate hitting a home run during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Bobcat softball inks five on National Signing Day

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
November 25, 2024
Texas State redshirt sophomore outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) celebrates a successful set against Troy. Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats sweep Red Wolves for fifth Sun Belt title

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a point during the match against UTSA, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the Convocation Center in San Antonio.

Bobcats sweep App. State, roll into SBC championship

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
November 23, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team huddles together during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Sun Belt volleyball 2024 conference tournament preview

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
November 20, 2024
Texas State fifth year setter Ryann Torres (14) prepares to serve the ball during the match against Arkansas State, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Senior Spotlight: Torres looks back on five years at Texas State

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024
Texas State redshirt sophomore outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) spikes the ball over the net towards Troy. Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Wunsch named Offensive Player of The Week for second time this season

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) prepares to pitch the ball during the game against Penn State, Thursday, March. 7, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Mullins named Sun Belt Female Athlete of The Year

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2024
Texas State sophomore middle blocker Jade Defraeye (5) spikes the ball over the net, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats head home winless after weekend in Alabama

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team huddles together during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats send Trojans home with second straight sweep

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2024
The Texas State baseball team celebrates sophomore infielder Chase Mora's (2) grand slam against Texas, Saturday, March. 2, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Texas State named a top 100 program by D1 baseball

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2024
Texas State senior Kiana Graham prepares to serve the ball during her singles match at the Fall Invite Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Bobcats continue stretch of fall tournaments at Diving Eagle Invitational

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2024
Junior outside hitter Maggie Walsh (2) leaps above the net to hit the ball during the game versus Lamar, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats say aloha to loss column after falling to Hawaii

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Texas State senior Kiana Graham prepares to serve the ball during her singles match at the Fall Invite Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Bobcats defend home court in TXST Fall Invite

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
Texas State sophomore middle blocker Jade Defraeye (5) spikes the ball over the net, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State swept by Aggies 3-0

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a point during the match against UTSA, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the Convocation Center in San Antonio.

Bobcats leave Roadrunners in the dust, secure rivalry win

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team poses for a photo following its victory over Houston Christian at the Rice Invitational, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston.

Takeaways from volleyball’s weekend at the Rice Invitational

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2024
Texas State fifth-year senior setter Ryann Torres (14) prepares to serve the ball during the match against Houston Christian at the Rice Invitational, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston.

Bobcats open season with 2-1 record at Rice Invitational

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2024
Texas State junior libero Alyssa Ortega (21) dives to hit the ball to a teammate during the game against Coastal Carolina, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at Strahan Arena.

2024 Texas State volleyball roster breakdown: libero/defensive specialist

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2024
Redshirt freshman middle blocker Zenai Jethroe (18) spikes the ball over the net during the game versus Lamar, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats dominate Lamar in exhibition match

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
August 25, 2024
Texas State senior setter Ryann Torres (14) gives pointers to teammates, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

2024 Texas State volleyball roster breakdown: setters

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
August 24, 2024
Texas State sophomore outside hitter Maggie Walsh (2) goes to hit the ball to a teammate during the game against the University of Louisiana-Monroe, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 at Strahan Area.

2024 Texas State volleyball roster breakdown: outside hitters

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2024
The Texas State baseball team gathers around Head Coach Steven Trout to discuss the next inning during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Former Texas Head Coach set to join Bobcat baseball staff

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
July 17, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) receives the ball back from the catcher during the game against Texas A&M in the NCAA Regionals tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Mullins honored with All-American selections

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
June 1, 2024
Texas State graduate student Sara Vanderford (26) hits the ball during the game against Texas A&M at the NCAA Regionals championship game, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Bobcats season comes to an end in College Station Regional championship

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) meets her teammates at home base to celebrate hitting a home run during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Bobcats clinch spot in Regional finals with win over Penn State

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 19, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Sydney Harvey (9) celebrates scoring a run during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Bobcats open College Station Regional with comeback victory over Penn State

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 18, 2024
Texas State softball members gather during a break at the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball rack up All-Conference awards

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2024
Texas State freshman infielder Ryne Farber (31) hits the ball, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Bobcats drop final midweek game to McNeese in extra innings

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrates its win against South Alabama in the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinal game, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

2024 College Station Regional preview

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2024
Texas State sophomore second baseman Chase Mora (2) celebrates hitting a double against Troy, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Three takeaways from baseball’s series victory over No. 21 Troy

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2024
Texas State senior first baseman Alec Patino (23) celebrates at second base after hitting a double during the game against Troy, Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Mora’s walk-off clinches Texas State series over No. 21 Troy on Senior Day

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrate with the Sun Belt Conference tournament championship trophy following the victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball selected to College Station Regional

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 12, 2024
Texas State senior utility J.J. Smith (25) high-fives Head Coach Ricci Woodard while running home during the Sun Belt tournament championship game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball sits atop the Sun Belt once again, dethrone Ragin’ Cajuns in tournament championship

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2024
Texas State graduate student pitcher Tori McCann (15) pitches the ball in the quarterfinal round game of the Sun Belt conference tournament against Marshall, Friday, May 10. 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats cruise past Marshall into Sun Belt tournament semifinals

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles up before the game against, Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin.

2024 Sun Belt Conference softball tournament preview

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 7, 2024
Texas State sophomore catcher Megan Kelnar (00) prepares to swing the bat during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin.

McCann dazzles on senior day; Bobcats complete sweep of Marshall in regular-season finale

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2024
Texas State senior utility Hannah Earls (3) advances to a base during the game against #1 Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red & Charlie McCombs Field in Austin.

Earls executing career-best season in final year at TXST

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2024
Texas State graduate student Emma Carr hits the ball during the doubles match against Troy, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Tennis eliminated in second round of Sun Belt Tournament

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2024
Texas State junior infielder Aaron Lugo (1) steps up to bat against LSU in the Astros Foundation Classic, March 3, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

High-scoring offense not enough as pitching falters in loss to Roadrunners

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford celebrates advancing bases during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium

Vanderford shatters home run record for Bobcat softball

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Tony Robie (39) prepares to pitch the ball during the game against Incarnate Word, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State run-rules Incarnate Word for first shutout of season

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Texas State freshman infielder Ryne Farber (31) celebrates advancing it to second base during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Farber returns to the lineup as Texas State takes series opener from Jaguars

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2024
Texas State senior Mae McCutcheon goes to serve the ball during the doubles match against Troy, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Senior Day rally falls short as tennis falls to Ragin’ Cajuns

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State softball players huddle up before the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Red and Charline McCombs Field.

Bobcats set to host Ragin’ Cajuns in clash of Sun Belt leaders

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford celebrates advancing bases during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium

Vanderford reflects on becoming Texas State softball RBI record leader

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Cameron Bush (3) pitches the ball during the game against UTSA, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark

Bobcats gear up for mid-week battles with Texas

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Texas State sophomore Emily Niers attempts to hit the ball during the doubles match against Troy, Friday, April 5, 2024, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Tennis secures highest-win season since 2012 in match versus Georgia State

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2024
Texas State freshman infielder Ryne Farber (31) swings his bat during the game against Washington State, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

Standout freshman misses time with undisclosed injury

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Tony Robie (39) pitches the ball against #3 Texas A&M, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats skid continues with run-rule loss to #3 Texas A&M

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter-
April 2, 2024
Texas State graduate student tennis player Callie Creath rushes to hit the ball during her singles match, September 30, 2023, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Women’s tennis cools off, drops consecutive conference matches

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2024
Texas State senior center fielder Kameron Weil (11) prepares to hit the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats woes against Ragin’ Cajuns continue, drop ninth-straight in series

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2024
Texas State senior Mae McCutcheon forehands the ball during her match at the TXST Fall Invite, Sept. 30, 2023, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

Women’s tennis victorious in back-and-forth affair with James Madison

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) swings the bat during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March. 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats send #14 Aggies packing with walk-off victory

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2024
Texas State senior center fielder Kameron Weil (11) slides into home base against UTSA, Tuesday, March. 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats outlast Roadrunners in I-35 slugfest

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2024
Texas State junior left fielder Daylan Pena(7) celebrates hitting his third home run, Saturday, March. 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Pena mashes as Bobcats take series from Mountaineers with run-rule victory

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jonathan Martinez (45) pitches the ball, Tuesday, March. 5, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats come out on wrong side of low-scoring affair with former conference rival

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles together during the game against Texas, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Softball wins three, drops one at McHaney Classic

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
The Texas State baseball team celebrates sophomore infielder Chase Mora's (2) grand slam against Texas, Saturday, March. 2, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Bobcats win two at Minute Maid in dramatic weekend

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) celebrates his grand slam against Texas, Saturday, March. 2, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Mora decorated with honors after stellar week at the plate

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) celebrates his grand slam, Saturday, March. 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Cardiac ‘Cats: Texas State wins back-to-back thrillers to open College Classic

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
March 3, 2024
The Texas State baseball team gathers together before the game against Kentucky, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas.

H-Town bound: Bobcats set to play in Astros Foundation College Classic

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
February 28, 2024
Texas State sophomore pitcher Analisa Soliz (23) throws the ball during the game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats sink Pirates on day two of Sun Devil Classic

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
February 23, 2024
Texas State infielder junior Aaron Lugo (1) celebrates a a home run during the game against Youngstown State Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Slam Marcos fully operational; Bobcats open season with a bang

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
February 17, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford (26) hits the ball, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at the Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats offensive onslaught propels run-rule victory over Bearkats

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
February 15, 2024
Texas State baseball team walks onto the field with their hands up before the Texas game, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State baseball: 2024 season preview

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
February 13, 2024
Texas State junior right-hand pitcher Presley Glende (21) prepares to pitch the ball during the game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats come-from-behind win secures milestone victory for Woodard

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
February 10, 2024
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