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All content by Jacob De Luna
Texas State senior forward Morgan Hill (5) goes for a layup during the game against Arlington Baptist, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Morgan Hill secures double-double as Texas State women’s basketball dominates Sul Ross State

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2024
Texas State sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) attempts a layup during the game against Eastern Michigan. Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats fall short against Horned Frogs after rough shooting night

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024
Texas State sophomore guard Kaden Gumbs (11) attempts to dribble past an Eastern Michigan defender, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats cruise past Eagles for impressive season opening win

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
Texas State senior wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) runs with football during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Woolridge and Washington shine as Ragin’ Cajuns take down Bobcats

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2024
Texas State senior wide receiver Jaden Williams runs a jet sweep versus Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Bobcats stifled 24-14 by Old Dominion in a disappointing week eight loss

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2024
Aries Merritt poses for a headshot as an assistant coach and director of operations for the Texas State track and field team in sprints, hurdles and relays.

Bobcat track and field adds world record hurdler and former collegiate thrower to staff

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2024
Texas State redshirt senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) celebrates with his team in the end zone after a rushing touchdown during the game versus Arkansas State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

McCloud earns Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week after five touchdown performance

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2024
Texas State redshirt senior quarterback Jordan McCloud celebrates in the end zone after a rushing touchdown during the game versus Arkansas State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker UFCU Stadium.

McCloud’s five total touchdowns lift Bobcats over Arkansas State

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2024
The Texas State football team captains prepare for the coin flip with Arizona State, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Texas State seeks to avenge last season’s loss against Red Wolves

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2024
Texas State freshman wide receiver Jordan Martin (14) and his teammates celebrate his touchdown during the game against Sam Houston State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Breaking down Texas State’s loss against Sam Houston State

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024
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.

Texas State to remain in Sun Belt Conference

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2024
Texas State redshirt junior cornerback Josh Eaton (1) makes his entrance to the field before the game Arizona State,Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

The history of Texas State versus Sam Houston State football

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2024
Sophomore runner Abigail Parra makes her way to the finish at the Old Glory Gallop in Grand Prairie, Texas, Saturday, October 7, 2023.

TXST cross country aims for successful season

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2024
Texas State senior wide receiver Joey Hobert (10) hurdles over an Arizona State defender, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Turnovers, penalties plague TXST against Sun Devils in nationally broadcasted game

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne holds the I-35 Showdown trophy with his son after defeating UTSA. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

Kinne defeats mentor, friend Traylor following UTSA blowout

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
Texas State redshirt senior quarterback Jordan McCloud (3) brings the I-35 Showdown trophy onto the field after defeating UTSA, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

McCloud named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2024
The Texas State football team runs onto the field prior to the game against Lamar, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Jim Wacker Field at UFCU Stadium.

“A win is a win”: Bobcats hold off Lamar for first win at UFCU Stadium

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2024
Texas State junior offensive lineman Nash Jones (76) scores a touchdown off the trick play versus Rice during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

2024 Texas State football roster breakdown: offensive line

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 30, 2024
Texas State sophomore running back Ismail Mahdi (21) breaks a tackle for extra yardage versus Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Six Texas State football players named to eight award watchlists

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2024
Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne speaks during a press conference, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State begins quest for first Sun Belt championship against Lamar

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2024
2024 Bobcats football could put Texas State on map

2024 Bobcats football could put Texas State on map

Jacob De Luna, Opinions Contributor
August 28, 2024
The Texas State football team warms up together before the first day of fall practices, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Texas State practice field.

2024 Texas State football season preview

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2024
Texas State junior tight end Konner Fox celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown versus Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

2024 Texas State football roster breakdown: tight ends

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2024
The Texas State football team warms up together before the first day of fall practices, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Texas State practice field.

Texas State football begins first practice ahead of highly anticipated season

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 2, 2024
Texas State graduate student quarterback Jordan McCloud throws a pass during the maroon and gold spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium.

Mahdi and McCloud named to 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
August 1, 2024
Texas State sophomore running back Ismail Mahdi (21) breaks a tackle for extra yardage versus Troy, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

2024 Texas State football roster breakdown: running backs

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 25, 2024
Former Texas State pole vaulter Anicka Newell poses for a photo after her performance in the women's pole vault event at the Michael Johnson Dr. Pepper Classic, Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Hart-Patterson Track Complex in Waco, Texas.

Texas State alumna Anicka Newell to compete in third Olympics

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 20, 2024
Texas State graduate student quarterback Jordan McCloud throws a pass during the maroon and gold spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium.

2024 Texas State football roster breakdown: quarterbacks

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 18, 2024
A photo of Bobcat Stadium during a football game on the campus of Texas State University. 

UFCU Stadium to add Vertex Core turf system to field

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 14, 2024
Texas State sophomore sprinter Taejha Badal competes in the women's 4x100 relay event at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Paris Bound: Badal set to compete at 2024 Olympics

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 12, 2024
Texas State sophomore thrower Elisabeth Runarsdotir signs her name on the championship board after winning the women’s hammer throw event at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Runarsdottir cements historic 2024 campaign

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 8, 2024
Texas State football celebrates its first bowl game victory in school history after defeating Rice University in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

12 Bobcats named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-Sun Belt Team

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 1, 2024
Texas State freshman multis Easton Hammond competes in the men's high jump event during the Bobcat Invitational, Friday, March. 29, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Hammond finishes fourth at USATF U20 Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
June 20, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harold (11) competes in the men's 100-meter dash event at the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Track and field secure national title at NCAA Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
June 12, 2024
Texas State freshman thrower Elisabet Runarsdottir celebrates after her throw in the women's hammer throw event at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Thursday, June. 8, 2023. 

Runarsdottir caps off historic year with national championship

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
June 8, 2024
The Texas State women's basketball team huddles for pregame traditions, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball bolsters roster through transfer portal ahead of 2024-25 season

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
June 5, 2024
The Texas State men's basketball team celebrate a three pointer during the game against Troy, Friday, March. 1, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Men’s basketball adds two forwards via transfer portal

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
June 1, 2024
Texas State freshman jumper Precious Okougbodu competes in the women's long jump event at the Bobcat Invitational, Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Texas State track and field advances in three events at NCAA West Prelims to compete at nationals

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 27, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harold (11) competes in the men's 100-meter dash event at the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Track and field team honored with Sun Belt Conference Postseason Awards

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 22, 2024
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.

Bobcats’ offensive tackle enters transfer portal

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 18, 2024
Texas State freshman jumper Precious Okougbodu competes in the women's long jump event at the Bobcat Invitational, Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Texas State track athletes to compete in NCAA West Prelims

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 18, 2024
Texas State sophomore long jumper Chris Preddie leaps in the air during the men's long jump event at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Track and field win nine golds at Sun Belt Conference Outdoor Championships, women’s team takes championship

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 12, 2024
The Texas State football team celebrate a touchdown during the game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium.

Pair of Texas State football players enter transfer portal

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 6, 2024
The Texas State football team celebrates a touchdown against South Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State lands commitment from former Big 12 quarterback

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Dominick Yancy competes in the 200-meter dash event at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Track and field walk away with four gold medals at Texas Invitational

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2024
Texas State senior cornerback Kaleb Ford-Dement (2) is congratulated with the turnover chain during the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl game versus Rice, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Ford-Dement signs with New England Patriots as undrafted free agent

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2024
Texas State junior guard Dontae Horne (2) attempts a layup, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Dontae Horne enters transfer portal

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2024
Texas State graduate student quarterback Jordan McCloud throws a pass during the maroon and gold spring game, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Stadium.

McCloud gets comfortable, profitable with first NIL deal

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold (11) competes in the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track & Field Complex.

Track and field secure four gold medals at Alumni Muster

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
The Texas State men's basketball team huddles together before the game against Marshall, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State men’s basketball lands JUCO transfer

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2024
Texas State sophomore thrower Utitofon Sam prepares to make her throw in the women’s discus event during the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Texas State Track & Field Complex.

Track and field finishes with seven gold medals at Kingsville Cactus Cup

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 16, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold competes in the men's 100-meter dash event during at the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Texas State Track & Field Complex.

Harrold, Runarsdottir shine at Tom Jones Memorial Invitational

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 16, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harold (11) competes in the men's 100-meter dash event at the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Track and field set for historic outdoor season

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 15, 2024
The Texas State men's basketball team huddles together before the game against Marshall, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State men’s basketball faces uncertainty going into offseason

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 7, 2024
Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne walks onto the field before the game against Nevada, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Pair of Texas high school coaching legends attend Bobcats’ third week spring football practice

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 5, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Dominick Yancy competes in the 200-meter dash event at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Two Bobcat track and field athletes honored with weekly Sun Belt awards

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 5, 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.

“The fire hasn’t died”: Antoine reflects on 201 wins as women’s basketball head coach

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 3, 2024
Texas State freshman jumper Precious Okougbodu competes in the women's long jump event at the Bobcat Invitational, Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Texas State track and field claims national record and eight gold medals at Bobcat Invitational

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
April 1, 2024
Sophomore thrower Elisabet Runarsdottir competes during the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track & Field Complex.

Runarsdottir and Roberts shine at Texas Relays

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
March 31, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Kashawn Baptiste competes in the men's 400-meter dash event during the Charles Austin Classic, Saturday, March. 23, 2024, at the Texas State Track and Field Complex.

Texas State track and field dominate Charles Austin Classic with 19 gold medals

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
March 24, 2024
Texas State sophomore long jumper Chris Preddie leaps in the air during the men's long jump event at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Texas State track and field open outdoor season with five first-place finishes at UTSA Invitational

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
March 19, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold competes in the 60-meter hurdles event at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Friday, March. 8, 2024, in Boston.

Duo of Bobcat sprinters make school history at NCAA Indoor Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
March 14, 2024
Texas State senior forward Nicole Leff (40) powers past her defender, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball eliminated in first round of conference tournament

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
March 6, 2024
Texas State graduate student sprinter Dominick Yancy competes in the 200-meter dash event at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Two Bobcats punch tickets to NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 29, 2024
Illustration by Shreyani Puligal

CFP expansion aids small programs nationwide

Jacob De Luna, Opinions Contributor
February 28, 2024
Graduate student sprinter Daniel Harrold competes in the 60-meter dash event at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Feb. 3, 2024.

Daniel Harrold: The Sun Belt’s fastest man

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 26, 2024
Texas State senior guard Dylan Dawson (0) attacks the paint versus South Alabama, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Georgia Southern’s late comeback gives Bobcats third straight loss

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 23, 2024
Texas State sophomore long jumper Chris Preddie leaps in the air during the men's long jump event at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at the Birmingham CrossPlex in Birmingham, Alabama.

Track and field claim six gold medals at Sun Belt Indoor Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 22, 2024
Texas State sophomore guard Coleton Benson (22) dribbles the ball through the Coastal Carolina defense, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 at Strahan Arena.

Southern Miss outlasts Texas State to give Bobcats 10th conference loss

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 18, 2024
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