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All content by Carly Earnest
The Texas State baseball team cheers on teammates during the last pitch of the game against Texas, Saturday, March. 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park in Houston.

[Photo] Three takeaways from the Astros Foundational Classic

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Davis Powell (8) prepares to bat against LSU In the Astros Foundational Classic, Sunday, March 3, 2024, Minute Maid Park in Houston.

[Photo] Texas State falls in battle of the Cats on final day of the Astros Classic

James Vaughn, Sports Contributor
March 5, 2024
Texas State baseball celebrates a "boom" after sophomore infielder Chase Mora's (2) grand slam, March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

(Photo Gallery) Texas State finishes 2-1 in Astros College Classic

Carly Earnest
March 4, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) runs up to his team after making a grand slam, March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State senior pitcher Jack Stroud (26) throws opening pitch, March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State sophomore pitcher Taylor Seay (29) pitches the 3rd inning, March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State baseball celebrates homerun made by sophomore Chase Mora (2) with senior infielder Alec Patino (23), freshman infielder Ryne Farber (31), and junior infielder Aaron Lugo (1), March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State President, Kelly Damphousse, and his wife, Beth Damphousse, talk to Chase Mora (2) prior to the game, March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State baseball celebrates the win against the University of Texas, March 2, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State senior infielder Davis Powell (8) prepares to bat, March 3, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State junior catcher Ian Collier (25) signs balls for children in the stands, March 3, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) walks to 1st base, March 3, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

Texas State senior pitcher Peyton Zabel (24) steps up to pitch as the third pitcher in the 4th inning, March 3, 2024, Minute Maid Park.

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

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

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Contributor
March 3, 2024
Texas State redshirt freshman quarterback P.J. Hatter (6) participates in pre-game warmups before the ULM game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Portal chaos leaves Bobcats with unproven quarterbacks

James Horton, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford (26) watches the ball after hitting it, Feb. 9, 2024, Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State graduate right-handed pitcher Tori McCann (15) and senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) pray together before the game, February 9, 2024, Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State freshman guard Kaden Gumbs (11) defends a Louisiana-Lafayette player, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats drop fifth conference loss despite career-high performances

Thomas Graham, Sports Contributor
January 18, 2024
Texas State graduate forward Chris Nix (25) attempts a layup, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Men’s basketball demolishes Jarvis Christian behind season-high 107 points

Jalan Tolliver, Sports Contributor
December 12, 2023
Texas State Head G.J. Kinne hands a player a rose during the senior pre-game ceremony, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Bobcats secure first seven-win season in nine years

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 26, 2023
James Bouzard, University Seminar professor, telling his story, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at the Performing Arts Center

[Photo] Storytellers gleam at fifth annual Star Stories

Blake Leschber and Haley Velasco, News Editor and Life and Arts Editor
October 20, 2023
Texas State senior setter Ryann Torres (14) and junior defensive specialist Jacqueline Lee (7) discuss strategy with fellow teammates, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] The cycle: From student to coach

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Texas State graduate student outsider hitter K.J. Johnson (17) warms up pre-game against North Texas, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball transfers acclimate to new home at Texas State

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2023
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a winning point, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

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

Brendan Fielding, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Texas State senior setter Ryann Torres (14) and redshirt freshman outsider hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) argue a call, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats rally from two-set deficit to defeat North Texas

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior wide receiver Julian Orteaga-Jones rounds up the team and chants encouraging words, Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Football searches for bowl selection in 2023

James Horton, Sports Contributor
August 31, 2023
Texas State junior Sophie Childs (9) and sophomore Bailey Hanner (20) attempt to block the ball, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Texas State swept by Tennessee for first loss of season

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2023
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a winning point, Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] New-look squad looks to transition into new era of Bobcat volleyball

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2023
The Texas State baseball team gathers on the field with their hands up before the Texas game, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Baseball 2024 position breakdown: Pitchers and incoming players

January 19, 2024
Texas State Baseball Team celebrates sophomore infielder Ryder Hernandez's (14) homerun hit, Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Five breakout candidates for the 2024 Texas State baseball season

February 14, 2024
Junior Jessica Mullins (4) steps up to pitch before the fifth inning, Tuesday, April 12, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

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

May 11, 2023
Texas State freshman infielder Chase Mora (36) steps up to bat during the game against Texas, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Chase Mora receives All-Sun Belt preseason honors

February 8, 2024
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