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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.

Texas State swept by No. 20 Kansas to close out Jayhawk Classic

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
September 17, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior center Caleb Johnson prepares to snap the ball against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

“Good protein and carbs”: TXST offensive lineman diet

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
Texas State redshirt junior quarterback Malik Hornsby (4) throws a pass during the spring game, Saturday, April. 22, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

“There’s no place like home”: Malik Hornsby’s journey to Texas State

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
September 7, 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.

Bobcats rally from two-set deficit to defeat North Texas

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Texas State mascot, Boko, rides a motorcycle to lead the Bobcats out onto the field before the start of a football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium.

2022-2023 Texas State sports year in review

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
August 22, 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

Football gears up to “Take Back Texas” in upcoming season

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
August 20, 2023
Texas State sophomore punter Seamus OKelly (99) prepares to punt the ball back to Coastal Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Brooks Stadium.

O’Kelly named to Ray Guy Award preseason watchlist

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
August 14, 2023
Texas State redshirt junior defensive tackle Levi Bell (54) lines up on the line of scrimmage in a three point stance prepared to rush the quarterback once the ball is snapped against Houston Christian University, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium.  

Levi Bell signed by Seattle Seahawks

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
July 26, 2023
Texas State junior guard Brandon Davis receives instruction from assistant coach Donte Mathis, during the first public mens basketball practice, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Strahan Arena.

Men’s basketball adds Jay Smith to staff

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
July 23, 2023
Texas State head coach GJ Kinne walks around the field before the spring game, Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State football loses pair of running backs for 2023-2024 season

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
July 15, 2023
Texas State freshman long jumper Chris Preddie leaps in the air during the mens long jump event at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Wednesday, June. 7, 2023. 

Trio of All-Americans reflect on NCAA Outdoor Championships

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
July 12, 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.

Baseball set to play in 2024 Astros Foundation College Classic

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
July 2, 2023
Texas State mens 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 finalizes 2023-2024 roster

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
June 27, 2023
Texas State freshman thrower Elisabet Runarsdottir celebrates after her throw in the womens hammer throw event at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Thursday, June. 8, 2023. 

Track and field rack up All-American honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
June 13, 2023
Redshirt senior sprinter Sedrickia Wynn leaps over a hurdle during the womens 100-meter hurdles event at the 2023 NCAA West Prelims, Saturday, May. 27, 2023. 

Trio of Bobcats qualify for NCAA Championships at West Prelims

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
May 30, 2023
Junior golfer Marcelo Garza watches the ball after hitting it at the Sun Belt Championship, Sunday, April 23, 2023. 

Men’s golf finishes first at National Golf Invitational

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
May 22, 2023
Junior Junia Gabasa watches the ball after hitting it at the Sun Belt Conference Championship, April. 17, 2023.  

Texas State finishes National Golf Invitational in fourth place

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
May 15, 2023
A rendered design of the left field bleachers at Bobcat Ballparks baseball stadium.

“Bigger, better, newer”: Texas State reveals vision for ballpark expansion

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
May 15, 2023
Junior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) and freshman catcher Megan Kelnar (00) hug in between innings, Tuesday, April 12, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball selected to NCAA Tournament Regionals

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
May 14, 2023
Redshirt senior sprinter Sedrickia Wynn emotionally celebrates as she finishes in first place in the womens 4x100 relay at the 2023 Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships, Saturday, May. 13, 2023. 

Track and field’s dominance on full display at Sun Belt Outdoor Championships

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
May 14, 2023
Texas State special teams coordinator and associate head coach Daniel Da Prato explains to team white the next play during the spring game, Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Spring game showcases potential for Texas State football, Kinne

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
April 26, 2023

Alumnus donates $1 million to expand Bobcat Ballpark

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Transgender athletes ill

Opinion: Proposed state bill has no place in collegiate sports

David Cuevas, Opinions Contributor
April 7, 2023
Texas State junior quarterback Malik Hornsby throw a down the field at spring practices, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Spring practices underway

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Texas State baseball junior pitcher Tony Robie (39) winds up to pitch against a Cardinal batter during a game against Stanford in the NCAA Stanford Regional, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, Calif.

Bobcats close out non-conference schedule in Texas Tech loss

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Texas State junior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) winds up to pitch the ball during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Bobcats close out non-conference schedule with Texas Tech loss

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Texas State senior guard Mason Harrell (12) looks to pass the ball against Arkansas State University, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 66-62.

Men’s advance to semifinals but end playoff run versus Louisiana

Deondre Hayes and David Cuevas
March 7, 2023
New Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne gets introduced at a Texas State mens basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Kinne prioritizes youth in coaching staff construction

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Texas State junior utility Hannah Earls (3) catches the force out at second which makes Villanova Wildcats sophomore infielder Ava Franz (10) out, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Complex. The Bobcats lost 4-2.

Softball wins three, loses two in I-35 tournament

David Cuevas and Ashton Knight
February 24, 2023
Senior Kate Malazonia hits the ball in a match against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Feb. 18, 2023, at Bobcat Tennis Complex.

International players, athletics reflect on recruitment process

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Texas State softball team celebrates after an inning ending double play against the Villanova Wildcats, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Softball looks to improve performance in I-35 Tournament

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Senior runner Dominick Yancy competes at the 2022 Sun Belt Indoor Track Championship, Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. 

Track and field continues historic season

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Texas State softball team celebrates after an inning ending double play against the Villanova Wildcats, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. 

Softball splits two doubleheaders to start season

David Cuevas, Xavier Zamarron, Carson Weaver, and Ashton Knight
February 13, 2023
New Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne gets introduced at a Texas State mens basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Bobcats lock up impressive class on National Signing Day

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Texas State senior forward Nighael Ceaser (22) jumps layout against Georgia Southern, Thursday, Jan 26, 2023, at the Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 70-67.

Coleman and Cesar’s combined 39 propel men’s basketball to massive victory

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Reporter
January 29, 2023
Graded attendance illustration

Opinion: Students shouldn’t fail over attendance

David Cuevas, Opinions Contributor
January 25, 2023
Texas State junior forward Nate Martin (11) jumps to dunk the ball against Marshall Thundering Herd freshman center Micah Handlogten (5) and junior forward Obinna Anochili-Killen (25), Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 81-73.

Mason’s career high not enough as Ragin’ Cajuns rally to hold off men’s basketball

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
Texas State senior guard Drue Drinnon (55) shoots a free throw shot, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost against Marshall Thundering Herd 81-73.

Men’s basketball looks to end two-game losing streak against Louisiana-Lafayette

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne gets introduced at a mens basketball game following his hire, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.

From high school star to head coach: G.J. Kinne’s path to Texas State

David Cuevas, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
Texas State mens basketball head coach T.J. Johnson watches the Bobcats play defense during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sat. Feb 5, 2022, at Strahan Arena. 

Texas State men’s basketball inks class of three on early signing period

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
December 26, 2022
Texas State junior forward Nate Martin (11) looks for an open pass around sophomore forward Brandon Love (24) during the first public mens basketball practice, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at Strahan Arena. 

Second half comeback falls short as UMHB upsets men’s basketball

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2022
New Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne gets introduced at a Texas State mens basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2022.

Kinne introduced as Texas State’s 21st head football coach

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Texas State redshirt junior safety Tory Spears (12) celebrates after a defensive play during a game against Appalachian State University, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats won 36-24.

Football players bid farewell to Texas State, enter transfer portal

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2022
Texas State football head coach Jake Spavital scans his playbook in a game against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Bobcats lost 38-21. 

Texas State’s next head coach will be…

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2022
Texas State redshirt freshmen wide receiver Charles Brown (13) celebrates his successful catch Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats won 16-13.

Defense shines, Keller redeems in Bobcat victory

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2022
Texas State junior safety Tory Spears (12) pumps his fist in the air after a play during a game against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Bobcats seek to snap four-game losing streak

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2022
Texas State junior safety Tory Spears (12) pumps his fist in the air after a play during a game against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

A second chance: Spears’ life changed by near death experience

David Cuevas, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2022

Thompson shines as Bobcats dominate in season opener

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
November 9, 2022
Cashless column illustration

Opinion: Cash should still be accepted everywhere on campus

David Cuevas, Opinions Contributor
November 7, 2022
Texas State head football coach Jake Spavital goes over the playbook during a game against the University of Southern Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost 20-14.

“They dominated our offense”: Bobcats drop homecoming game

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
October 25, 2022
Texas State sophomore utility Bailee Welsh (18) pitches to a Roadrunners batter during a scrimmage against UTSA, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Softball seeks return to championship game for second consecutive year

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
October 20, 2022

Texas State baseball trounces Weatherford College in fall scrimmage

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
October 12, 2022
Texas State redshirt junior safety Tory Spears (12) celebrates after a defensive play during a game against Appalachian State University, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats won 36-24.

Texas State pulls off upset win against Appalachian State

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
October 11, 2022
Transfer portal column

Opinion: Texas State football should capitalize off transfer rule

David Cuevas, Opinions Contributor
October 5, 2022
Texas State senior pitcher Triston Dixon (2) throws the ball during fall baseball practice, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Baseball begins practices, prepares to defend Sun Belt Conference title

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
October 5, 2022
Junior golfer Marine Griffaut takes a practice swing on the fairway in the second round of the 2021 Schooner Fall Classic on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.

Texas State women’s golf shoots 13-over par on final day of Schooner Classic

David Cuevas, Sports Contributor
September 30, 2022
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