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All content by Carter Bordwell
Texas State redshirt senior defensive end Chance Main (40) participates in pregame warmups, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Pair of Texas State football players get NFL minicamp invites

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2024
The Texas State baseball team gathers around Head Coach Steven Trout to discuss the next inning during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Three takeaways from Texas State baseball’s fourth straight conference series loss

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Members of the Texas State baseball team gather in the dugout in-between innings during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Three takeaways from Texas State baseball after third-straight conference series loss

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State junior pitcher Matthew Tippie (10) pitches the ball against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State avoids sweep versus ULM

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2024
The Texas State football team celebrates a touchdown against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Three things to look for in Texas State’s maroon and gold game

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2024
Texas State junior infielder Daylan Pena (7) slides into home base, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Three takeaways from Texas State baseball after another rough weekend

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Cade Manning (9) prepares to bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Three takeaways as Texas State baseball gets swept by Ragin’ Cajuns

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2024
The Texas State baseball team gather together before the game against UTSA, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State baseball: Three takeaways as the Bobcats continue conference play

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2024
Texas State freshman punter Darius Green celebrates the Bobcats' first bowl game victory over Rice in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Texas State football releases 2024 schedule

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
Texas State sophomore pitcher Taylor Seay (29) pitches the ball against Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats pitching woes continue in midweek loss to Islanders

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2024
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.

Three takeaways from the Astros Foundational Classic

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2024
Texas State to be in upcoming NCAA video game

Texas State to be in upcoming NCAA video game

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Reigning Sun Belt Player of the Year transfers to Texas State

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
Texas State catcher junior Ian Collier (25) runs prepares to slide to third base during the game against Youngstown State, Friday, February 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

“We can play with anybody”: No. 5 TCU holds off Texas State

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2024
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.

Texas State baseball kicks off 2024 season against Penguins

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2024
Texas State Baseball Team celebrates sophomore infielder Ryder Hernandez's (14) homerun hit, Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Five breakout candidates for the 2024 Texas State baseball season

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2024
Texas State freshman infielder Chase Mora (36) steps up to bat during the game against Texas, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Chase Mora receives All-Sun Belt preseason honors

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne heads towards the locker room ahead of the game versus Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State football hires coaching veteran to round out defensive staff

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2024
Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne speaks during a press conference, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State football adds three on National Signing Day

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2024
Texas State redshirt senior linebacker Brian Holloway (0) hypes the crowd after a defensive stop versus Rice during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Texas State football names McCoil Sr. as defensive coordinator

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Bobcats add Texas high school football legend to coaching staff

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2024
Texas State redshirt sophomore quarterback T.J. Finley (7) prepares to snap the ball versus Rice during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game versus Rice, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

T.J. Finley announces new team for next season

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2024
Texas State junior offensive lineman Jimento Obigbo (73) participates in individual pregame team drills, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Two bodies, one heart: The Obigbo Twins

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2023
Texas State junior wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) celebrates victory over Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, Bobcat Stadium.

“Dirty Routes”: The Legend of Joe Dirt

Carter Bordwell, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
Texas State offensive assistant coach Lindsey Scott Jr. embraces redshirt sophomore quarterback T.J. Finley (7) during the Baylor game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

Lindsey Scott Jr.: Finding love for the game of football

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 28, 2023
Texas State senior wide receiver Shadeed Ahmed (0) scores a touchdown against Jackson State, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State offense shines in 77-34 blowout against Jackson State

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 17, 2023
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Jason Gold Jr. pushes back against a training dummy, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium. Photo Courtesy of Texas State Athletics

Texas State looks to bounce back in first home game of Kinne era

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 14, 2023
Texas State sophomore running back Ismail Mahdi (21) stiff arms a UTSA defender, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at the Alamodome.

Roadrunners hold off Bobcats to give Kinne his first loss at Texas State

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 9, 2023
Texas State senior wide receiver Julian Ortega-Jones rounds up the team and chants encouraging words, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State seeks first 2-0 start in a decade against I-35 rival UTSA

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 7, 2023
Texas State head coach GJ Kinne walks around the field before the spring game, Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State, Kinne add second SEC quarterback through transfer portal

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
May 18, 2023
Junior pitcher Levi Wells (25) pitches the ball against Northwestern University on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Poor offensive showing sinks Bobcats in series opener versus Louisiana-Lafayette

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
May 13, 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 goes on the road versus Louisiana-Lafayette as postseason looms

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
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.

Mora breaks record, continues scorching start

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
April 25, 2023
Texas State senior infielder Sara Vanderford (26) listens to questions from sports reporters about the upcoming season during the softball media day preview, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats have early night in run-rule versus UTSA

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
March 23, 2023
Texas State sophomore pitcher Karsen Pierce (16) pitches to ball to a Duck batter during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Bobcat softball clinches series versus Georgia Southern

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
April 24, 2022
Texas State sophomore infielder Claire Ginder (8) swings at a pitch from a Duck during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Bobcat softball looks to take series versus Georgia Southern

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
April 23, 2022
Texas State junior guard Drue Drinnon (55) attempts to block the path of Lamar University sophomore guard Casey Brooks (22), Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 67-47.

Bobcats clinch Sun Belt’s regular-season title for the second year

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
February 24, 2022
Texas State senior guard Caleb Asberry (5) attempts to get past a Ragin' Cajun defender during a game against the University of Louisiana, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 72-68.

Bobcats look to extend win streak in pivotal road game matchup

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
February 23, 2022
Texas State head football coach Jake Spavital smiles with the team in between plays at spring practice, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Football adds 13 new players for upcoming season

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
February 16, 2022
The Texas State defense stops Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) from scoring a touchdown, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Brooks Stadium.

Texas State football falls to Coastal Carolina

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
November 21, 2021
Texas State senior defensive lineman Caeveon Patton (88) pushes back a Georgia State player during the third quarter of the game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Center Parc Stadium. The Bobcats lost 16-28.

Offensive woes leads to football’s fifth loss of the season

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
October 24, 2021
Texas State Bobcat fans play cornhole during tailgate before the football team arrives for the Cat Walk, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Tailgate’s return kicks off mixed emotions

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 22, 2021
Texas State junior guard Kennedy Taylor (3) looks around UTA defenders to find an open teammate to pass the ball to, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 66-45.

185 Student-athletes honored for success outside of the game

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 14, 2021

Football grabs first win of season in overtime thriller

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 11, 2021
Texas State women's volleyball team celebrates on the sidelines after scoring a point during a game against the University of Texas at Arlington, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 3-0 against the Mavericks.

Spiking toward the Sun Belt: Volleyball sets for season in hopes of fourth title

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
August 23, 2021
Texas State senior linebacker Markeveon Coleman (7) holds up the football after recovering a fumble from Arkansas State as players celebrate, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Bobcat Stadium. Texas State won 47-45.

Senior athletes celebrate NCAA eligibility extension

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
July 13, 2021
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