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All content by Ashton Knight
Texas State journalism senior poses for photo with her parents, May 18, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. 

From the stands to the press box

Ashton Knight
May 25, 2023
Sophomore left fielder Ciara Trahan steps up to bat during the Texas State versus South Alabama.

Softball splits doubleheader, eliminated from NCAA Tournament

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
May 21, 2023
Texas State senior infielder Sara Vanderford (26) runs to third base against Sam Houston State, Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Texas State won 4-2

Texas State cannot hold onto lead, drops Regional opener in extra inning to Texas A&M

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2023
Texas State junior catcher August Ramirez (18) walks onto the field before the game starts, Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Bobcats swept by Ragin Cajun’s, fail to clinch postseason berth

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2023
Texas State freshman infielder Chase Mora (36) steps up to bat during the game against Texas, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State dominates Georgia State to clinch series

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
May 7, 2023
Freshman runner Abigail Parra runs in the 2022 Sun Belt Cross Country Championship, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Foley, Alabama.

Cross country hires head coach after season without leadership

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2023
Texas State junior Anna Jones (14) and freshman catcher Karmyn Bass (10) give each other encouragement before their name gets called and they walk onto the field, Tuesday, April 12, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Softball to take on Baylor

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2023
Texas State senior outfielder Jose Gonzalez (23) celebrates with the team after scoring the second home run of the game against A&M Corpus Christi, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 7-5.

Bobcats defeat the Islanders for third consecutive win

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2023

Softball to take trip up I-35 for Bevo Classic

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2023
Texas State sophomore infielder Ryan Leary (12) waits for the ball against Northwestern University, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State baseball prepare to take on I-35 rival

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2023
Texas State senior forward Nighael Ceaser (22) shoots the ball against Arkansas State University, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 66-62.

Men’s basketball advances to semifinals

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2023
Texas State sophomore infielder Ryan Leary (12) waits for the ball against Northwestern University, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State defeats Sam Houston for sixth win of the season

Ashton Knight, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2023
Junior pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches the ball against Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Baseball loses game two of series to Oral Roberts

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
March 1, 2023

Mora breaks records to start career

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
February 28, 2023
Texas State junior outfielder Ben McClain (4) high fives his teammates after coming off the field during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the weekend series 2-1.

Texas State defeats Oral Roberts in first game of series

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
February 25, 2023
Texas State junior utility Hannah Earls (3) catches the force out at second which makes Villanova Wildcats sophomore infielder Ava Franz (10) out, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Complex. The Bobcats lost 4-2.

Softball wins three, loses two in I-35 tournament

David Cuevas and Ashton Knight
February 24, 2023
Texas State sophomore infielder Ryan Leary (12) waits for the ball against Northwestern University, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State looks to stay undefeated versus Oral Roberts

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
February 22, 2023
Texas State freshman infielder Daylan Peña (16) takes in the win over Stanford in game four of the NCAA Stanford Regional, Saturday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats won 5-2, sending Texas State Baseball to an NCAA Regional final for the first time in its program history.

Bobcats hit back-to-back-to-back home runs to clinch series victory against Northwestern

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
February 19, 2023
Texas State Baseball breaks out for the final time before the Bobcat's first game of the NCAA Baseball Stanford Regional against UC Santa Barbara, Friday, June 3, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, California. The Bobcats defeated the Gauchos 7-3.

Baseball looks to dominate Sun Belt

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
February 14, 2023
Texas State softball team celebrates after an inning ending double play against the Villanova Wildcats, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Softball splits two doubleheaders to start season

David Cuevas, Xavier Zamarron, Carson Weaver, and Ashton Knight
February 13, 2023

Women’s basketball defeats Southern Mississippi for another home victory

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
February 2, 2023
Texas State women's basketball team huddles together before they begin their game against the University of Texas at Arlington, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State women’s basketball to take on Southern Mississippi at home

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
January 28, 2023
Texas State women's basketball team huddles together before they begin their game against the University of Texas at Arlington, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball wins third consecutive game

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
December 15, 2022
Texas State junior forward Olivia Wright (20) dribbles the ball past a Huskies defender in a game against Houston Baptist, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Bobcat Soccer Complex. The Bobcats won 2-1.

Players, coach Holeman reflect on winning season

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
December 1, 2022
Texas State sophomore midfielder Madi Goss (5) dribbles the ball away from Huskie defenders during a game against Houston Baptist, Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Bobcat Soccer Complex. The Bobcats won 2-1.

Soccer to kick off Sun Belt Tournament against James Madison

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
November 1, 2022
Texas State freshman outside hitter Maggie Walsh (3) serves the ball during a match against James Madison University, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats tied the weekend series 1-1.

Volleyball splits series against South Alabama

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
October 24, 2022
Texas State sophomore defensive specialist Jacqueline Lee (7) celebrates with teammates during a match against James Madison University, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats tied the weekend series 1-1. 

Volleyball set to play South Alabama in weekend series

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
October 21, 2022
Texas State senior setter Emily DeWalt (17) celebrates after the Bobcats score during a match against James Madison University, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats tied the weekend series 1-1.

DeWalt looks to continue playoff appearances in final season

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
October 12, 2022
Texas State junior setter Ryann Torres (14) serves the ball to a Hurricanes opponent, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0 against the University of Miami. 

Volleyball sweeps ULM in three sets

Ashton Knight, Sports Contributor
September 23, 2022
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