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The Texas State Bobcats huddle and cheer before the start of a game against Georgia State, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball: season in review

Cade Andrews
April 1, 2020
Texas State seniors Nijal Pearson and Eric Terry pose for a photo with their families during the players’ senior night, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Strahan Arena.

COVID-19 outbreak halts seniors’ historic seasons

Claire Partain and Cade Andrews
March 22, 2020
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 35

Claire Partain, Colton Mcwilliams, and Cade Andrews
March 7, 2020
The Texas State women’s basketball team surrounds seniors Brooke and Bailey Holle as they are celebrated on their senior night, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at Strahan Coliseum.

Holles win big as Bobcats topple Warhawks

Cade Andrews
March 5, 2020
Sophomore guard Mason Harrell dribbles down the court in the final regular-season game against South Alabama on Wednesday, March 3, 2020. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Texas State takes third seed going into Championship Tournament

Cade Andrews
March 4, 2020
Texas State guard Bailey Holle, (33), goes through South Alabama defenders for a layup as twin sister and teammate Brooke Holle, (24), watches, Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Strahan Coliseum. The Texas State Bobcats defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 77-45.

Holle twins celebrated with Senior Night win

Cade Andrews
March 3, 2020
Sophomore forward Da’Nasia Hood and freshman forward Chelsea Johnson celebrate as the Bobcats defeat Georgia Southern in front of 3,300 San Marcos CISD students on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2020. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Bobcats beat Georgia Southern for annual Kids’ Game

Cade Andrews
February 28, 2020
Texas State senior forward Eric Terry celebrates a dunk during the first half of a game against Georgia Southern, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats claim sole possession of second place in final home games

Cade Andrews
February 26, 2020
Texas State point guard Marlin Davis sprints around Georgia Southern guard Jacob Sowers during the second half of a matchup between the two teams, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

(Recap + Photo Gallery) Texas State rises in standings with Georgia Southern victory

Cade Andrews and Kate Connors
February 20, 2020
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 33

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
February 20, 2020
After a fast break down the court, Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson dunks to increase a lead over Arkansas State, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State men’s basketball sweep Arkansas teams, weekend

Cade Andrews
February 16, 2020
Texas State celebrates as they pull off a 74-66 win over Little Rock on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Strahan Arena. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Bobcats upset first-place Little Rock in 74-66 win

Cade Andrews
February 14, 2020
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 32

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
February 12, 2020
Freshman forward Chelsea Johnson reaches to shoot the ball against Appalachian State on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Texas State WBB swept at home over the weekend

Cade Andrews
February 11, 2020
Texas State assistant coach Cat Osterman, pictured here in preseason play, faced the team she coaches, Bobcat softball, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. Photo courtesy of USA Softball.

Bobcat softball faces Olympic team, Osterman in 5-2 loss

Cade Andrews
February 9, 2020
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 31

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
February 7, 2020
Texas State Guard Nijal Pearson, (22), runs down the court towards the basket with the ball Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Photo credit: Katelyn Lester

Bobcat’s sweep Louisiana teams in regular season

Cade Andrews and Katelyn Lester
February 4, 2020
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues, Ep. 30

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
January 31, 2020
Texas State guard Caleb Asberry, (2), catches the ball after ULM attempted to score Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats win big after second-half comeback

Cade Andrews
January 31, 2020
Junior Jayla Johnson goes in for a shot at the double-overtime loss to South Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2020. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Women’s basketball can’t finish in double-overtime heartbreaker

Cade Andrews
January 29, 2020
Kate ConnorsTheta Chi fraternity members cheer for the Bobcats, Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, in a basketball between Texas State and UTA. Theta Chi was one of several Greek groups who came to the game for the Greek Life Attendance challenge.

Bobcats fall in rivalry game despite last-second comeback attempt

Cade Andrews
January 26, 2020
Junior Avionne Alexander passes the ball to open teammate Jayla Johnson as she charges down the court.

Women’s basketball continues losing streak in road match

Cade Andrews
January 24, 2020
Senior guard Nijal Pearson scored 23 points against ULM on January 16 to pass Charles Sharp’s (1956-60) record of 1884 career points for the all-time scoring record. Photo by Kate Connors.

Q&A with all-time scoring leader Nijal Pearson

Cade Andrews
January 24, 2020
ophomore guard Mason Harrell shoots from the three-point line during the last seconds of the game vs. UTSA Dec. 7 at Strahan Arena. Harrell posted 12 points Saturday in the win against Louisiana. Photo by Kate Connors.

Bobcats reach four-game win streak before rivalry game

Cade Andrews
January 20, 2020
Sophomore forward Alonzo Sule, (25), drives past Appalachian State defender Hunter Seacat, (50), to get in a position to shoot the ball, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats sweep Louisiana road trip with fourth straight win

Cade Andrews
January 19, 2020
Senior guard Nijal Pearson, (22), shoots a three-pointer during the second half of a game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Strahan Arena. After scoring 22 points, Pearson is only a few points from becoming the all-time scorer at Texas State.

Pearson breaks all-time scoring record in comeback win

Cade Andrews
January 17, 2020
Senior Brooke Holle jumps and shoots the ball over Alcorn State defenders to increase the Bobcat’s lead Dec. 30 at Strahan Arena. Holle reached the ninth-place all-time spot in program history for three-pointers against Louisiana on Saturday. Photo by Kate Connors.

Bobcats lose undefeated streak at home in first conference match

Cade Andrews
January 3, 2020
Senior guard Nijal Person tracks the movements of UTSA guard Keaton Wallace to block him from making it to the basket Dec. 7 at Strahan Arena.

Texas State loses rematch against defending conference champions

Cade Andrews
December 21, 2019
Junior guard Marlin Davis flies past a defender to get the ball into the basket during the first half of the Bobcats’ game against UTSA Dec. 7 at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats fall just short in first conference battle

Cade Andrews
December 20, 2019
Sophomore guard Caleb Asberry jumps past a defender for a layup in the second half of the UTSA game Dec. 7 at Strahan Arena.

Men’s basketball, Pearson hit season-highs with home win

Cade Andrews
December 16, 2019
Sophomore forward Da-Nasia Hood goes in for a layup at Oral Roberts. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Stout defense pushes Bobcats to fourth straight win

Cade Andrews
December 15, 2019
Texas State volleyball players sing the Texas State Fight Song after a victory against Coastal Carolina to win the Sunbelt Conference Championship Nov. 24 at Strahan Arena.

Comeback efforts stopped by UCSB for first-round Bobcat loss

Cade Andrews
December 6, 2019
Texas State volleyball players celebrate a victory against Coastal Carolina to win the Sunbelt Conference Championship, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats look to replicate success, make history in NCAA tournament

Cade Andrews
December 4, 2019
Junior Quentin Scott dribbles around Jackson State players to get open and shoot a basket Nov. 18 at Strahan Arena.

Basketball ups win streak to finish Southwestern Showdown

Cade Andrews
December 1, 2019
Sophomore forward Da-Nasia Hood goes in for a layup at Oral Roberts. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Women’s basketball splits the week over Thanksgiving break

Sean Allen and Cade Andrews
November 29, 2019
In this file photo, junior hitter (now senior) Tyeranee Scott high fives assistant coach Chris Valdez while running off the court during a game against UT Arlington, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State sweeps to advance to conference championships

Cade Andrews
November 23, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues: The Comeback

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
November 22, 2019
Senior Konner Wood (11) held up by Cheyenne Huskey, celebrates the team’s conference and game victory after the UTA game Nov. 15 at Strahan Arena.

Volleyball looks to retake postseason title at home in championship tournament

Cade Andrews
November 21, 2019
Brooke Holle is the lone starter from the 2018 season as she begins her 2019 run.

Holle breaks record with dominating home win

Cade Andrews and Claire Partain
November 21, 2019
Deshawn Davidson prepares to pass the ball to Quentin Scott Nov. 1 at Strahan Arena.

Kaspar earns 100th win as basketball splits week

Cade Andrews
November 21, 2019
Texas State volleyball celebrates a Sun Belt Championship victory, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Strahan Arena. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Volleyball clinches top conference spot with redemption win

Cade Andrews
November 12, 2019

Volleyball splits the weekend in Louisiana

Cade Andrews
November 5, 2019
Sophomore Janell Fitzgerald celebrates a kill in a comeback rally against Appalachian State on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Bobcats bring out the claws for two close wins

Cade Andrews
October 31, 2019
Junior Brooke Johnson, (12), celebrates with her teammates after the set winning point was scored against South Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at Strahan Arena. Texas State defeated South Alabama 3-1. Photo credit: Kate Connors

Volleyball extends win streak to six games

Cade Andrews
October 22, 2019
Texas State volleyball stays amped up in their first conference win against Louisiana on Friday. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Volleyball dominates weekend with fourth straight sweep

Cade Andrews
October 16, 2019
Texas State defender Addison Gaetano, (22), attempts to throw a soccer ball to her teammate, Jessica Pikoff, (15), during the first half against Appalachian State Oct. 6 at the Bobcat Soccer Complex. Photo credit: Jaden Edison

Shutout weekend turns around Bobcat soccer season

Cade Andrews
October 8, 2019
Defender Addison Gaetano dives to save the ball for her team in the Sept. 19 game against South Alabama at the Bobcat Soccer Complex. Photo credit: Katelyn Lester

Martin makes history despite scoreless weekend

Cade Andrews
October 1, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 28

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
September 29, 2019
Sophomores Jill Slaughter (8) and Emily DeWalt (17) jump in an attempt to double block a UTSA player’s hit across the net during the Sept. 19 game at Strahan Coliseum. Photo credit: Kate Connors

Bobcats sweep Creeds & Crests Classic for five-game win streak

Cade Andrews
September 24, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 27

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
September 22, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues Ep. 26

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
September 16, 2019
The Bobcat marching band was joined by hundreds of alumni at the first home football game.

Hundreds of band alumni celebrate 100 years at Bobcat Stadium

Cade Andrews
September 11, 2019
Illustration by Valkyrie Mata

(Podcast) ‘Cats Got Our Tongues: Ep. 25

Claire Partain, Colton McWilliams, and Cade Andrews
September 8, 2019
Courtney Heiser passes the ball to the setter at their match against the Liberty Flames at Strahan Arena. Photo credit: Katelyn Lester

Volleyball goes 1-2 in season opener

Cade Andrews
September 4, 2019
Senior Jacob Almendarez swings at a Georgia State pitch. Photo by Kate Connors.

Bobcat baseball comes back to take series from Georgia State

Cade Andrews
May 6, 2019
Football players Dotson Schaefer and Jake Lynch celebrate following the 60-meter race.Photo courtesy of Lacie Aden

Football team races in heels to support #Notonmycampus

Cade Andrews
April 17, 2019
Junior transfer quarterback Gresch Jensen handing off the ball April 13 to senior running back Anthony D. Taylor. Courtesy image by Texas State Athletics.

Gresch Jensen: New kid on the block

Cade Andrews
March 21, 2019
Photo curtesy of Texas State Sports Information.

Women’s Basketball falls to Troy 82-58

Cade Andrews
March 1, 2019
Senior Alex Peacock shoots a 3-pointer in the game against Coastal Carolina. Photo by Kate Connors

Texas State falls at home to Warhawks

Cade Andrews
February 22, 2019
Sophomore, Quentin Scott, shoots a basket in the Feb. 9 game against Coastal Carolina. Photo by Kate Connors

Bobcats come away from road trip with a four-game win streak

Cade Andrews
February 17, 2019
Brooke Holle pushes around a Georgia Southern defender in order to bring the ball to the basket. Photo by Kate Connors

Women’s basketball falls short at home to Georgia Southern

Cade Andrews
January 29, 2019
Stephen Smith runs onto the field with teammates.Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics.

Car crash kills former Bobcat linebacker

Cade Andrews
January 22, 2019
File Photo

Men’s basketball extends win streak to five after 69-68 victory over UTSA

Cade Andrews
December 2, 2018
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