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Texas State junior pitcher Jesus Tovar (13) throws a pitch against Oklahoma State, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Bobcats defeated Oklahoma State 4-2.

Tovar dominates as Texas State baseball defeats No. 19 Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 19, 2025
Sophomore shortstop Ryne Farber (3) cheers after hitting a double during the game against Binghamton at Bobcat Ballpark Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

“He’s a stud”: Farber starts season strong

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 18, 2025
Members of the Texas State Baseball team look on at the game against Binghamton, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State baseball set to face No. 19 Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 18, 2025
TXST freshman infielder Dawson Park (16) smiles while running from third base to home to score during the baseball game against Binghamton University, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark. Park scored one of six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Costly error helps Texas State baseball complete series sweep over Binghamton

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 16, 2025

Star Sports Podcast – Episode 2

Jackson Kruse and Ayden Oredson
February 12, 2025
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Complete list of Texas State football’s 2025 recruiting class signings

Kendall Berry, Jackson Kruse, Max Martinez, and Ayden Oredson
February 8, 2025
Texas State sophomore pitcher Maddy Azua releases a pitch, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Bobcats lost to Arkansas 3-1.

Texas State softball drops season-opener to No. 13 Arkansas

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025

Star Sports Podcast – Episode 1

Jackson Kruse and Kaden Bessent
February 6, 2025
Texas State head coach G.J. Kinne awaits the field alongside sophomore quarterback T.J. Finley prior to the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game versus Rice, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Former pro QB joining Kinne’s staff

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
February 1, 2025
Texas State graduate student guard Drue Drinnon's (55) shot is blocked by Louisiana senior guard Michael Thomas (52), Thursday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Strahan Arena. Bobcats lost 61-70.

Ragin’ Cajuns upset Bobcats in White Out game

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 31, 2025
Sports betting culture replaces fandom

Sports betting culture replaces fandom

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 28, 2025
Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the Bobcat's game against the Golden Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

Kinne promotes Keopple, hires Martinez

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 17, 2025
Texas State junior kicker Jacob Bates (47) approaches the ball to kick off during Fan Day scrimmage, Friday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium.

Former Bobcat Jake Bates’ unorthodox journey to the NFL

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 14, 2025
Boko leads the Texas State football team out onto the field to kickoff the Homecoming game to face the Golden Eagles, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Oregon CB signs with Texas State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 9, 2025
Texas State football head coach G.J. Kinne directs the team as they face North Texas at the Servpro First Responder Bowl. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Auburn coach Tanner Burns joins Kinne’s staff

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
January 8, 2025
Students support the Texas State football team from the student section during the game versus Louisiana, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State signs three more players for 2025

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
December 20, 2024
Texas State redshirt junior wide receiver Drew Donley (18) pushers past the Golden Eagles defense to score a touchdown. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2024 at UFCU Stadium.

Transfer OT Alex Harkey commits to Oregon

Jackson Kruse, Sports Editor
December 19, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne holds the I-35 Showdown trophy with his son after defeating UTSA 49-10, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at UFCU Stadium.

Kinne’s extension creates more opportunities for TXST football

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2024
The Texas State baseball team gather together before the game against UTSA, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State baseball signs a dozen players from the class of 2025

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 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.

Bobcat baseball announces hiring of former Minnesota Twins run production coordinator

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Junior middle blocker Jade Defraeye (5) rises up to spike the ball during the game versus Arkansas State, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Arkansas State defeats Texas State to prevent series sweep

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a point against Coastal Carolina, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State sweeps Trojans in home opener

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2024
Boko excites the student section crowd during the first quarter of the football game against Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Sun Belt football records entering conference play

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Texas State mascot Boko during the game against Lamar, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at Jim Wacker Field at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State receives verbal offer to join Mountain West Conference

Jackson Kruse, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 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.

Josh Blakley promoted to baseball Associate Head Coach

Jackson Kruse, Senior Sports Reporter
August 30, 2024
Texas State's softball team huddles before an inning starts during the Sun Belt Conference semifinals against Marshall, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball signs second Texas A&M transfer

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
July 5, 2024
Texas State softball celebrates the win over South Alabama in the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinals, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas A&M transfer signs with Texas State softball

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
June 25, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrate with the Sun Belt Conference tournament championship trophy following the victory over Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball senior class further establishes program’s legacy

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
June 20, 2024
Texas State softball players huddle up before the game against Texas A&M at the NCAA Regionals tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

LSU transfer signs with Texas State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
June 19, 2024
The Texas State baseball team storms the field to celebrate its victory over the University of Houston in the Astros Foundation Classic, Friday, March. 1, 2024, Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Looking back on a disappointing season: What’s to come next year for TXST baseball

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
June 13, 2024
Texas State softball celebrates its Sun Belt Conference Championship after defeating Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State wins 2023-24 Vic Bubas Cup

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
June 11, 2024
Texas State softball players gather ahead of the game versus Penn State at the NCAA Regionals tournament, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

North Carolina transfer signs with Texas State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
June 8, 2024
Texas State junior left fielder Daylan Pena (7) celebrates hitting his third home run during the game against Appalachian State, Saturday, March. 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Daylan Pena enters transfer portal

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 22, 2024
A photo of Bobcat Stadium during a football game on the campus of Texas State University. 

University Federal Credit Union granted naming rights of Bobcat Stadium as part of new partnership

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 22, 2024
The Texas State baseball team huddles together before the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State set to play at Globe Life Field

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 21, 2024
Members of the Texas State baseball team cheer on teammates from the dugout during the last pitch of the game against No. 15 Texas, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Former Bobcats excelling in pro ball and minors

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 20, 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.

Texas State narrowly misses postseason following loss to Southern Miss

Jackson Kruse, Sports Repoter
May 19, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) pitches the ball during the Sun Belt Conference tournament quarterfinals game against Marshall, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Mullins selected eighth in Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball draft

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2024
Texas State pitching coach Josh Trevino watches from the dugout during the Sun Belt tournament quarterfinal round game against Marshall, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Trevino leads Bobcat softball pitching staff to dominant season

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrate J.J. Smith's (25) home run against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Three takeaways from Texas State’s Sun Belt tournament championship

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2024
Texas State sophomore second baseman Chase Mora (2) celebrates hitting a double during the game against Troy, Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State falls to No. 21 Troy in game two of series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 12, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Katarina Zarate (28) celebrates the game-winning home run during the Sun Belt conference semifinal game against South Alabama, Friday, May 10, 2024, at Texas State Softball Stadium.

Zarate’s walk-off home run sends Bobcats to Sun Belt tournament championship

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 11, 2024
A photo of Bobcat Stadium during a football game on the campus of Texas State University. 

Bobcat Stadium facing potential name change

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 6, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Drayton Brown (34) pitches the ball, Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State clinches series over Old Dominion with game two victory

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Cameron Bush (3) pitches the ball during the game against UTSA, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State wallops Old Dominion in game one of series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins accepts the Texas State Woman Athlete of the Year award from Director of Athletics Don Coryell at the CATSPYS ceremony, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Mullins named Texas State Woman Athlete of the Year

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2024
Texas State softball players gather with Head Coach Ricci Woodard during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Updated Softball rankings following 2-1 series victory over Southern Mississippi

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2024
Texas State softball members gather during a break at the game against, Louisiana-Lafayette Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Complex.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 2-1 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2024
Texas State graduate student infielder Sara Vanderford (26) steps up to the plate to bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Vanderford makes more history as Texas State wins rubber match against Southern Miss

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) looks to make a play at first during at the game against the University of Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

Red Wolves claim series over Texas State with game two win

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2024
The Texas State softball team gathers during a break at the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball improves national rankings following 4-0 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) steps up to the plate during the game against f Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 202,4 at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 4-0 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jonathan Martinez (45) pitches the ball during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

“When you’re playing bad it’s contagious”: Texas State baseball plagued by inconsistency in 2024

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) gets ready to swing the bat during the game against South Alabama, Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Jaguars even series with game two win over Texas State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) goes to throw the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

Bobcats clinch series over Warhawks with game two win

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2024
Texas State sophomore utility Sydney Harvey (9) prepares to hit the ball during the game against #21 Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Harvey proving her worth in Trahan’s absence

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2024
Texas State senior infielder and outfielder Alec Patino (23) goes to slide to third base during the game against Texas, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

Texas State outlasts Incarnate Word in offensive duel

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State softball members gather during a break at the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State dropped in national rankings after a 1-3 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
The Texas State softball team stand for the National Anthem before the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Texas State Softball Complex.

Three takeways from Texas State softball’s 1-3 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) pitches the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Ragin’ Cajuns shutout Texas State for second straight game, clinch series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2024
Texas State senior infielder and outfielder Alec Patino (23) swings the bat during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State drops series opener against Warhawks

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) communicates the number of outs to her team during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball improves in latest national rankings

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles together during the game against Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Texas State Softball Stadium.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 3-1 week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Texas State junior third baseman Aaron Lugo (1) slides into home base to score against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State avoids sweep; defeats Marshall in final game of series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) throws the ball during the game against Baylor, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Texas State Softball Stadium.

Texas State drops series finale against Troy in epic 12-innings

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2024
Texas State freshman infielder Ryne Farber (31) prepares to bat, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Farber selected to Perfect Game Mid-Season All-American Second Team

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2024
Texas State sophomore right-handed pitcher Sam Hall (36) throws the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Unexpected pitching trio lead baseball to a winning record

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2024
Texas State softball Head Coach Ricci Woodard gathers with some players during the game against Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball continues to dance among the nation’s top 25

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2024
Texas State softball celebrate its second win of the series against Penn State, Friday, March 8, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcat softball takeaways: Vanderford, Trahan and Earls shine in series versus South Alabama

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2024
Texas State senior Hannah Earls (3) prepares to bat against the Appalachian State, Friday, March 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball drops series finale against South Alabama

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Kameron Weil (11) goes to hit the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, March 29, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

“That was horrific”: Ragin’ Cajuns dominate Bobcats to clinch series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2024
The Texas State softball team celebrates its victory over Texas A&M, Wednesday, March. 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s sweep against Appalachian State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2024
Texas State senior shortstop Hannah Earls (3) prepares to bat against Appalachian State, Friday March 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Mullins dominates as Bobcats break out the brooms against Mountaineers

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2024
Texas State sophomore pitcher Sam Hall (36) pitches the ball, Saturday, March 17, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats topple Dukes in game two to clinch series

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2024
Texas State sophomore pitcher Cameron O'Banan (15) pitches the ball against Houston Christian, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State baseball adapts to the modern era with new technology

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2024
Texas State junior left fielder Daylan Pena (7) celebrates hitting his third home run during the game against Appalachian State, Saturday, March. 16, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Pena named Sun Belt Player of the Week

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2024
Texas State junior left fielder Daylan Pena (7) celebrates making it to third base, Saturday, March. 17, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State drops the series finale to Appalachian State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
March 18, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) prepares to bat during the game against Penn State Thursday, March. 7, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats clinch series against Dukes with game two victory

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
March 17, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) gets ready to pitch the ball during the game against Penn State Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats open conference play with win over James Madison

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
March 16, 2024
Texas State senior catcher August Ramirez (18) celebrates hitting a grand slam, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State opens conference play with victory against Appalachian State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
March 16, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) steps up to the plate during the game against Texas, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State closes out Jeannine McHaney Classic with run-rule victory over New Mexico State

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
March 3, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) hits the ball during the game against Texas, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Miners shutout Bobcats in opening game of McHaney Classic

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
March 2, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles up before batting during the game against Texas, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State softball aims to win second straight tournament

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
February 29, 2024
Texas State sophomore infielder Chase Mora (2) celebrates hitting a home run, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State makes history in 23-2 demolishing of Prairie View A&M

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
February 28, 2024
Texas State sophomore catcher Karmyn Bass (10) prepares to hit the ball, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State dominates Grand Canyon to win Sun Devil Classic

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
February 25, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) throws the ball during the game against Texas Tech, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats hold off Wolverines to remain perfect in Sun Devil Classic

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
February 24, 2024
Texas State redshirt-senior catcher August Ramirez (18) attempts to hit the ball during the game against Youngstown State, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State wins third game of series to sweep Penguins

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
February 18, 2024
The Texas State softball team huddles up before the game against Kennesaw State, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Texas State seeks to build off 2023 season

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
February 16, 2024
Texas State softball line up during the Pledge of Allegiance, holding the Texas State emblem behind their backs, Friday, March 24, 2023. 

2024 Softball positional breakdown: Infielders

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
January 26, 2024
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 2024 position breakdown: Pitchers and incoming players

Jackson Kruse, Sports Contributor
January 19, 2024
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