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All content by Brendan Fielding
River Rollers Founding Member Angelica Hogan skates forward, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at River Ridge Park

San Marcos River Rollers end season, say goodbye to founding member

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2024
Sports Reporter Brendan Fielding stands on a balcony soaking in downtown San Marcos vibes on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.

Senior 30: My favorite people

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2024
The Texas State soccer team celebrate its win against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Bobcats reel in Sun Belt Conference honors as 2024 postseason rolls in

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2024
Texas State junior midfielder Lily Erb (11) keeps the ball away from a Georgia Southern defender, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Soumare nets two as Texas State closes out regular season on senior night

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
November 1, 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.

Torres earns Sun Belt Setter of the Week honors

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2024
Texas State sophomore midfielder Victoria Meza (4) passes the ball down field to a teammate during the game against Marshall, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State soccer remains undefeated against Southern Mississippi

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2024
The Texas State soccer team celebrates forward freshman Sydney Bassa’s (20) goal during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

TXST soccer approaches conference play aiming to solidify starting roles

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2024
Texas State midfielder junior Lily Erb (11) accepts a pass from her teammate during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Soccer closes out non-conference schedule with win at McNeese State

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne holds the I-35 Showdown trophy with his son after defeating UTSA 49-10, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State thrashes UTSA for first win in I-35 Rivalry history

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Texas State midfielder junior Lily Erb (11) runs to meet the pass during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Bobcats get back in win column with 3-1 victory over Lions

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2024
Texas State Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, John Fleming, sits below his Olympic torch, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Old Main.

Texas State dean brings Olympic values, experience to campus

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 6, 2024
TXST sporting attendance rises after addition of Damphousse and Kinne

TXST sporting attendance rises after addition of Damphousse and Kinne

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
Texas State forward junior Mady Soumare (9) dribbles the ball across the field during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State sparks win streak as Soumare nets two against Cardinals

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
Texas State junior defender Anna Dunch (14) dribbles the ball down the sideline during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State women’s soccer 2024 season preview

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
August 12, 2024
Texas State senior utility Hannah Earls (3) runs to first during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

Texas State wipes Marshall in game one of final conference series

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) pitches the ball during the game against No. 21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Mullins plans ahead, reminisces on career at TXST

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
Texas State catcher Karymn Bass (10) attempts to tag the sliding Louisiana-Lafayette runner, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Landry powers Ragin’ Cajuns to fifth-straight win over Texas State

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
Texas State junior outfielder Ciara Trahan (6) walks on crutches following an injury during the game against #21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Trahan injures knee during Baylor game; status for remainder of season unknown

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Sydney Harvey (9) prepares to hit the ball during the game against #21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats down Baylor in top 25 mid-week showdown

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Texas State senior utility JJ Smith (25) hits the ball during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball takes game one in the battle of the cats

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
Texas State senior center fielder Kameron Weil (11) hits the ball during the game against UTSA, Tuesday, March. 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

James Madison denies Bobcat sweep by winning final game of series

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) prepares to bat against Appalachian State, Friday, March. 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Early-game hit parade leads to run rule win over Appalachian State

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) prepares the ball during the game against Penn State, Thursday, March. 7, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats take down Nittany Lions in game one of three

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Texas State senior utility Hannah Earls (3) prepares to throw the ball during the game against Texas, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Mullins throws perfect game as Texas State avenges loss to UTEP on day two of McHaney Classic

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Sara Vanderford (26) talks to junior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4), Friday, April 22, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Duo of Texas State softball players sweep weekly conference awards

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) swings to hit the ball during the game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats pummel Arizona State to open Sun Devil Classic

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2024
Texas State softball Head Coach Ricci Woodard during the Texas Tech game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Woodard further establishes legacy with 800 career wins

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles together before the game against Texas Tech, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Softball heads to the desert for the Sun Devil Classic

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Texas State redshirt-senior right-hand pitcher Peyton Zabel (24) catches the returning throw from the catcher during the game against Youngstown State, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats gear up for road match with No. 5 Horned Frogs

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Texas State junior right-hand pitcher Presley Glende (21) throws the ball during the game against Kennesaw State Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats drop doubleheader on third day of TXST Tournament

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Sara Vanderford (26) talks to junior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4), Friday, April 22, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Mullins and Vanderford decorated with preseason honors

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2024
Texas State ESPN+ play-by-play commentator Brant Freeman (Right) conducts an interview with graduate guard Ja'Niah Henson (Left) after the victory over Bowling Green, Nov. 11, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Beyond the broadcast: Freeman’s impact on Texas State sports

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Texas State graduate student guard Timia Jefferson (24) dribbles the ball past a Arlington Baptist defender, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State topples Arlington Baptist in season opening win

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Texas State redshirt freshman defender Kate Roberts (24) dribbles the ball down field during the game against Southern Miss, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State’s season ends with heartbreaking loss to undefeated South Alabama

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Texas State freshman midfielder Victoria Meza (4) dribbles the ball down the side of the field during the game against TSU, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Meza represents El Salvador and Texas State soccer

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Texas State sophomore midfielder Chloe Jones (13) runs the ball down field to score during the game against Southern Miss, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State ends regular season with a draw on senior night

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2023
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Drought forces little league into recalibration of season

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2023
Texas State senior midfielder Mya Ulloa (8) stops the ball to gain possession against Louisiana-Lafayette, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Defensive stalemate between Bobcats and Dukes ends in a draw

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Texas State sophomore forward Mady Soumare (9) looks for an open pass during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Foreign soccer transfers discover triumph abroad

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Texas State junior forward Zoe Junior (23) attempts to pass the ball to a teammate against ULM, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Olivia Wright leads Bobcats to first win in four games

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
Texas State fencing club president Tim Grimshaw duels a UTSA opponent, Oct. 23, 2021, at Belmont Hall in Austin, Texas.

Fencing club’s pride grows after COVID-19 recovery

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Texas State junior defender Lucy Hart (3) traps the ball and gains possession during the game against Troy, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Defensive showdown between Bobcats and Trojans ends in a draw

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2023
Texas State freshman midfielder Victoria Meza (4) looks for an open pass Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Holeman earns career win 300 as Bobcats shutout Texas Southern

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 8, 2023
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a winning point, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats cap off Texas State Invitational with upset over No. 13 Houston

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Texas State freshman midfielder Victoria Meza (4) dribbles the ball past a North Texas defender Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State shutout by Oklahoma State for third straight loss

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2023
Texas State sophomore defender/forward Addison Peters (16) goes to trap the ball and gain possession against North Texas, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State soccer seeks to dominate season

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
August 30, 2023
Texas State junior defender Lucy Hart (3) dribbles the ball past midfield during the game against North Texas at Bobcat Soccer Complex Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

Texas State drops first road game of 2023 season

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2023
Texas State midfielder junior Madi Goss (5) dribbles the ball past the opponent in the game against the Central Arkansas defense at Bobcat Soccer Complex Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Texas State dominates Central Arkansas to begin season 2-0

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
August 21, 2023
Texas State defender junior Anna Dutch (14) runs the ball down the field Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 at the Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Soccer opens season with win

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
August 19, 2023
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout watches the game against The University of Texas, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

MLB draft pick Ethan Farris commits to Texas State

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
July 26, 2023
Junior JJ Smith (25) waits at first base and watches the pitch, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

JJ Smith: An example-setter through quiet confidence

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
July 12, 2023
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 falls short of reaching NCAA tournament, holds chin high

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
June 1, 2023
Texas State junior pitcher Peyton Zabel (24) practices his pitching before the game, Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State unable to avenge loss, bounced from conference tournament by Ragin’ Cajuns

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 26, 2023
Texas State right handed pitcher junior Levi Wells (left, 25) and sophomore infielder Daylan Pena (7) celebrate the homerun scored against Louisiana-Monroe University, May 18, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark. Texas State won 6-5.

Texas State rebounds from loss by annihilating ULM to clench final series of 2023 season

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2023
Texas State infielder sophomore Daylan Pena (7) tosses baseball after tagging out a Louisiana-Monroe player, May 18, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark. Texas State won 6-5.

Warhawks even series against Texas State with strong performance at the plate

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 19, 2023
Junior Jessica Mullins (4) steps up to pitch before the fifth inning, Tuesday, April 12, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State defeats Troy, advances to Sun Belt Tournament Semi-Finals

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 11, 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.

Texas State softball to face Troy in Sun Belt Tournament Quarterfinals

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 8, 2023

Bobcats defeat James Madison to take first game of final conference series

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2023
Texas State freshman utility Kamden Hutton (5) runs up and down the field before the game, Friday, April 22, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats to face James Madison in final conference series of the season

Brendan Fielding, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2023
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout watches the game against Texas unfold, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Trout reaches wins milestone, reflects on coaching career

Brendan Fielding, Sports Contributor
April 18, 2023
Texas State senior pitcher Nathan Medrano (13) pitches the ball during a game against the Texas Longhorns, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats lost 5-2.

Texas State drops game one of two-game bout versus Longhorns

Brendan Fielding, Sports Contributor
April 11, 2023
Texas State masters student forward Joel Rebollar runs downfield against the University of North Texas, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2022, at West Campus Fields.

Tradition of success continues for TXST rugby

Brendan Fielding, Sports Contributor
April 6, 2023

Late-game home runs bring Bobcats first win of series

Brendan Fielding, Sports Contributor
March 11, 2023

Bobcats look to dominate North Dakota State in three-game home series

Brendan Fielding, Sports Contributor
March 11, 2023
Junior pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches the ball against Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats baseball suit up for series in Arizona

Brendan Fielding, Sports Contributor
March 3, 2023
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