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All content by Candice Gilmore
Texas State junior forward Jaylin Foster (11) attempts a layup, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball concedes to Islanders in home opener

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2024
Texas State sophomore midfielder Kaylie Smith (22) receives a pass from a teammate during the match against Marshall, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Bobcat soccer advances to Sun Belt Championship in record-making fashion

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Texas State senior goalkeeper Katelyn Chrisman (blue) kicks the ball away from the goal during the match against Marshall, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Chrisman brings home Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week honor

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024
Texas State sophomore midfielder Kaylie Smith (22) dribbles the ball down the sideline during the match against Marshall, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Bobcats and Jaguars draw in battle of Western Division top seeds

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2024
Texas State midfielder sophomore Annabelle Fisher (28) rushes to fight for possession of the ball during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Philipzen’s goal extends Texas State’s historic win streak

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2024
Texas State midfielder fifth year student Mya Ulloa (8) directs her teammates on the field during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State and Baylor draw off of last second goal from Alormenu

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2024
Texas State forward freshman Sydney Bassa (20) takes a penalty kick during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Cougars down Texas State behind hat trick performance

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2024
Texas State forward freshman Sydney Bassa (20) takes a penalty kick during the game against Incarnate Word, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Bobcats defeat I-35 rival in home opener

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
August 24, 2024
Texas State junior defender Anna Dunch (14) dribbles the ball during the game against Oklahoma State Thursday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Dunch scores first career goal in 2-1 season-opening loss

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
August 20, 2024
Texas State senior midfielder Mya Ulloa (8) passes the ball to a teammate during the game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State soccer wins exhibition match over Abilene Christian 4-2

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
August 11, 2024
Texas State women's basketball head coach Zenerae Antoine gets recognition for becoming the winningest coach in program history after a victory against Georgia State on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. The Bobcats won 64-48.

Women’s basketball adds Texas native Destiny Terrell

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2024
The Texas State women's basketball team huddles together during the game against Marshall, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball gains Austin-Australian native Mia Galbraith

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2024
Texas State junior defender Lucy Hart (3) saves the ball from rolling out of bounds against Troy, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State soccer intercepts international backline transfer

Candice Gilmore, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2024
Texas State graduate student guard Ja’Niah Henson (1) dribbles past her defender in the game against Southern Miss, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

TXST female athletes reflect on Women’s History Month

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
March 18, 2024
Texas State junior forward Tiffany Tullis (31) attempts a shot against two ULM defenders, Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball ends regular on a high note with win nail-biting win over ULM

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
March 2, 2024
Texas State graduate student guard Gara Beth Self (2) dribbles past her defender, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball falls to Louisiana-Lafayette for fourth straight loss

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 24, 2024
The Texas State women's basketball team huddles together, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Decline in women’s basketball season sparks reflection

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 19, 2024
Texas State junior forward Tiffany Tullis (31) fights to keep possession of the ball during the game against Denver, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Tullis scores season-high as Golden Eagles soar over Bobcats

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 17, 2024
Texas State junior forward Tiffany Tullis (31) fights to keep possession of the ball during the game against Denver, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball ends losing streak at Coastal Carolina

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 8, 2024
Texas State junior guard Crystal Smith (3) dribbles past her defender, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball suffers heartbreaking buzzer-beating loss to South Alabama

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 4, 2024
Texas State senior guard Dylan Dawson (0) attacks the paint versus South Alabama, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Men’s basketball ends losing streak behind career performance from Sykes

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
February 2, 2024
Texas State graduate student guard Ja'Niah Henson (1) dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Arkansas State, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats fall to Ragin’ Cajuns for seventh conference loss

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
January 28, 2024
Graduate guard Ja'Niah Henson (1) attacks the Troy defense, Thursday, Jan. 18, at Strahan Arena.

Red Wolves hold off Bobcats in high-scoring game

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
January 19, 2024
Texas State junior forward Brandon Love (24) jumps to dunk the ball during the game against Marshall, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Men’s basketball suffers third consecutive conference loss despite Love’s career-high performance

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
January 6, 2024
Texas State graduate student guard Gara Beth Self (2) dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Arlington Baptist, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball loses heartbreaker to Georgia Southern in final seconds

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
December 31, 2023
Texas State senior forward Morgan Hill (5) goes for a layup during the game against Arlington Baptist, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Henson’s 17 leads Texas State past UNT Dallas

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
December 4, 2023
Texas State graduate student guard Timia Jefferson (24) dribbles the ball across the court during the game against Arlington Baptist, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Islanders spoil Henson’s historic game to defeat Texas State for second straight season

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
November 27, 2023
Texas State men's basketball head coach Terrence Johnson talks strategy over a timeout during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sat. Feb 5, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 69-64.

Men’s basketball defeats Miami Ohio, for first win of season

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
November 12, 2023
Texas State freshman goalkeeper Caitlyn Draper rallies her teammates during the game versus Southern Miss, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Fast reflexes and confidence: Caitlyn Draper reflects on successful freshman season

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
November 9, 2023
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 defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 2-1 in opening round of Sun Belt Conference Tournament

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
October 31, 2023
Texas State forward sophomore Addison Peters (16) goes to head the ball in order to gain possession during the game against North Texas, Thursday, Aug. 24, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Final road game of season results in 4-0 shutout loss for Texas State

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
October 23, 2023
The Texas State soccer team celebrate its first goal scored by junior midfielder Chloe Jones (13) during the game against Old Dominion, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State triumphs 2-1 over Old Dominion

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
October 20, 2023
Texas State head coach Steve Holeman with his daughter, freshman forward Anna Mae Holeman, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State soccer brings together family ties

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
October 13, 2023
Texas State junior defender Lucy Hart (3) dribbles the ball past a defender, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State shutout 5-0 by ULM

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
October 9, 2023
Texas State senior midfielder Mya Ulloa (8) passes the ball to a teammate during the game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Senior Spotlight: Star Midfielder Mya Ulloa

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
September 19, 2023
Texas State junior forward Zoe Junior (23) dribbles the ball past a Louisiana-Lafayette defender during the game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State defeats Ragin’ Cajuns in Sun Belt Conference opener

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
September 18, 2023
Texas State junior defender Anna Dunch (14) dribbles the ball during the game against Oklahoma State Thursday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Texas State ends losing streak with 3-1 win over Houston Christian

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
September 4, 2023
Texas State senior forward Olivia Wright (20) dribbles the ball past North Texas defenders at Bobcat Soccer Complex, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023.

Texas State suffers first defeat of season against North Texas

Candice Gilmore, Sports Contributor
August 25, 2023
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