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Texas State softball team celebrates after retiring the inning during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball extends winning streak to eleven

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
May 1, 2022
Texas State senior catcher Caitlyn Rogers (13) readies up to make a run for third base during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball looks to extend double-digit win streak

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 30, 2022
Texas State softball team celebrates after retiring the inning during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Bobcat softball routs Cardinals during historic night

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 21, 2022
Texas State senior catcher Cat Crenek (00) eyes the base before advancing to third during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball looks to continue win streak against UIW

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 20, 2022
Texas State senior catcher Caitlyn Rogers (13) readies up to make a run for third base during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball completes season sweep against UTSA

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 20, 2022
Texas State graduate infielder Dani Elder (2) watches the ball after making contact during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball looks for season sweep over UTSA

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 19, 2022
Texas State senior catcher Caitlyn Rogers (13) readies up to make a run for third base during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball takes down Georgia State

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 16, 2022
Texas State senior catcher Cat Crenek (00) eyes the base before advancing to third during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball to host Georgia State

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 14, 2022
Texas State sophomore pitcher Otto Wofford (27) pitches the ball to a Coastal Carolina batter, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the weekend series 2-1.

Baseball cruises past Mountaineers

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 3, 2022
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout coaches third base during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Baseball travels to Appalachian State

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 1, 2022
Texas State sophomore utility Anna Jones (14) slides into home base before the Duck catcher can tag her out during the home opener against the University of Oregon, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-7.

Softball drops close one to No. 23 Longhorns

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
March 28, 2022
Texas State redshirt senior guard Tianna Eaton (23) goes up for a three-pointer during a game against the University of Louisiana, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won in OT 72-71.

Women’s basketball falls to Appalachian State

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 20, 2022
Texas State senior guard Mason Harrell (12) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sat. Feb 5, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 69-64.

Men’s basketball stays hot in win over Little Rock

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 20, 2022
Texas State senior guard Kennedy Taylor (3) dribbles around a Maverick defender to get to the basket during a game against UT Arlington, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 72-65.

Women’s basketball travels to Appalachian State

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 18, 2022
Texas State senior guard Caleb Asberry (5) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during a game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 68-66.

Men’s basketball looks to continue hot streak against Little Rock

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 18, 2022
Texas State redshirt junior forward Lauryn Thompson (25) talks to her teammates while playing offense during a game against the University of Louisiana, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won in OT 72-71.

Women’s basketball rallies in overtime win against Louisiana

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 11, 2022
Texas State sophomore guard Sierra Dickson (4) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during a game against Coastal Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 64-59.

Women’s basketball hosts Louisiana in hopes to win fourth straight

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 9, 2022
Texas State senior guard Caleb Asberry (5) looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to during a game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 68-66.

Men’s basketball edges Mountaineers in nail-biter

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 4, 2022
Texas State senior forward Nighael Ceaser (22) shoots a floater over UT Arlington graduate forward Lazaro Rojas (12), Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 58-53.

Men’s basketball to host Mountaineers

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
February 2, 2022
Texas State senior forward Da'Nasia Hood (32) attempts a jumper underneath the basket during a game against UT Arlington, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 72-65.

Bobcats suffer back-to-back losses to UTA

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
January 24, 2022
Texas State senior guard Shelby Adams (4) goes up for a shot during a game against the University of Louisiana, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 72-68.

Bobcats claw out win over Ragin’ Cajuns

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
January 16, 2022
Texas State senior guard Caleb Asberry (5) looks for an open pass between Warhawk defenders during a game against the University of Louisiana-Monroe, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 80-56.

Texas State looks to win back-to-back against the Ragin’ Cajuns

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
January 15, 2022
Texas State senior guard Ja'Kayla Bowie (15) dribbles the ball against during a game against Dartmouth College, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 62-39.

Women’s basketball drops second straight conference game to Troy

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
January 7, 2022
Texas State senior guard Caleb Asberry (5) goes up to shoot a basket during a game against Lamar University, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 67-47.

Men’s basketball drops conference opener to Troy

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 31, 2021
Texas State senior forward Nighael Ceaser (22) pulls up for a shot during a game against Lamar University, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 67-47.

Men’s basketball continues win streak after home non-conference finale

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 18, 2021

Women’s basketball suffers third straight loss to Dartmouth

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 16, 2021
Texas State then-junior guard Ja'Kayla Bowie (15) pushes through defenders to get an open shot during the game against the University of Louisiana Monroe, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 64-50.

Women’s basketball looks for comeback win against Dartmouth

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 15, 2021
Texas State senior forward Isiah Small (1) goes up for the tip-off against St. Mary's University, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 52-43.

Men’s basketball cruises past Southwestern

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 12, 2021
Texas State senior guard Shelby Adams (4) looks for an opening against St. Mary's University, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 52-43.

Bobcats look to continue five-game win streak against Southwestern

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 12, 2021
Texas State then-junior guard Kennedy Taylor (3) dribbles past a University of Louisiana defender to get to the basket, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at Strahan Arena.

Women’s basketball loses win streak after falling to Lamar

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 11, 2021
Texas State then-junior guard Tianna Eaton (23) jumps toward the basket in an attempt to score for the Bobcats over a University of Louisiana at Lafayette player, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats lost 67-41.

Women’s basketball travels to Beaumont in hopes to win four straight

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
December 9, 2021
Texas State sophomore safety DeJordan Mask (13) runs onto the field for the kickoff of the first game of season, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Bobcat Stadium. Texas State lost to Baylor 29-20.

Football to begin conference play against South Alabama

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
October 7, 2021
Texas State senior pitcher Zachary Leigh (42) pitches to the South Alabama player at bat during the first inning of the game, Friday, May 7, 2021, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 6-3

Baseball hosts final home series against Georgia State

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
May 12, 2021
Texas State senior infielder Tara Oltmann (22) swings and hits the softball during the first game of the series against South Alabama, Friday, April 9, 2021, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats lost 3-1.

Softball to host Georgia Southern

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 21, 2021
Texas State sophomore outfielder Ben McClain (19) and junior outfielder Isaiah Ortega-Jones (17) play rock-paper-scissors before the game against UTA, Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 2-0.

Baseball continues road trip at Troy

JP Ekpe, Sports Contributor
April 7, 2021
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