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All content by Kaden Bessent
Outside the William Trevillion IV Weight Room Complex at UFCU Stadium.

New weight room complex open for Bobcat football

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2025

Star Sports Podcast – Episode 5

Kaden Bessent and Adrian Ramirez
March 25, 2025
Texas State head football coach G.J. Kinne speaks during a press conference, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

Texas State head coach G.J. Kinne addresses media

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2025
Texas State senior, #6, Ciara Trahan, collects a hit at the game against the University of Arkansas on Feb. 6, 2025.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s series sweep to open Sun Belt action

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2025
Texas State sophomore pitcher Maddy Azua (22) pitches against New Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Maddy Azua tabbed with Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week honors

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Colby Diaz (35) throws a pitch against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats defeated Binghamton 8-7.

Texas State baseball hosts star-studded Baylor

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2025
Texas State sophomore Maddy Azua throws a pitch at the game against Arkansas State University on Feb. 6, 2025.

Bobcats battle back, claim series over Mountaineers

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2025
Kate Bubela, sophomore infielder, celebrates with her teammates after hitting a grand slam during the game against Missouri State on Friday, March 8, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 3-0 weekend

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2025
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout watches the game against Texas unfold, Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Cockrell family donates quarter million dollars to Texas State baseball’s Player Development Center project

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2025
Texas State senior catcher Austin Munguia (42) celebrates hitting a home run against the University of Illinois with Texas State junior catcher Theo Kummer (41), Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats beat Illinois 5-2.

Texas State baseball regroups, evens series with Camels

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2025
Texas State junior pitcher Emma Strood (25) pitches against the University of New Mexico, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at the Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats beat the Lobos 6-2.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s 2-3 weekend at the Texas A&M Invitational

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2025
Texas State junior LHP Alex Valentin (7) with a strikeout against Grand Canyon, Sunday, Mar. 2nd, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark.

Alex Valentin named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2025
Texas State sophomore pitcher Maddy Azua (22) pitches against New Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcat softball beats George Washington, falls to No. 13 Texas Tech in Saturday doubleheader

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2025
Texas State sophomore pitcher Maddy Azua (22) pitches against New Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark.

No. 5 Aggies run-rule Bobcats in College Station

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2025
Texas State sophomore pitcher Alex Valentinl (7) throws a pitch against Binghamton, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats defeated Binghamton 8-7.

Bobcats, Alex Valentin go viral after defeating #1 ranked Aggies

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2025
Texas State junior #13 Keely Williams and Applied Arts & Sciences Senior #21 Presley Glende greet each other on the field at the Texas State Softball game against Sam Houston State University on February. 18, 2025.

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

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2025
Texas State Junior #13 Keely Williams, senior #6 Ciara Trahan and Junior #9 Sydney Harvey hype each other up during the first inning of the Texas State Softball game against Sam Houston State University on February. 18, 2025.

Texas State softball takeaways

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2025
Texas State softball cheers on infielder Aiyana Coleman (17) as she finishes her home run during the game against Stephan F. Austin, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Bobcats beat the Lumberjacks 3-1.

Texas State softball opens Bobcat Tournament with win over Stephen F. Austin

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2025
The Texas State Softball team huddles awaiting their game against Lipscomb University on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Three takeaways from Texas State softball’s opening weekend

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2025
Texas State junior outfielder Emilee Baker (1), gets ready for the upcoming game against the University of Arkansas alongside her teammates, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. Bobcats to Arkansas lost 3-1.

Bobcat softball gets by San Diego for first win of 2025 season

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 8, 2025

Star Sports Podcast – Episode 1

Jackson Kruse and Kaden Bessent
February 6, 2025
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 2025 season preview

Kaden Bessent, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2025
Texas State outside hitter M.J. McCurdy (7) tips the ball over the net during the game versus Southern Miss, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats open conference tournament with sweep of James Madison

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
November 22, 2024
Texas State setter Ryann Torres (14) rushes to celebrate a scored point with outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) and other team members on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Three Bobcats named to First-Team All-Sun Belt

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
November 21, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team huddles together during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

Volleyball updates from around the Sun Belt Conference

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
October 9, 2024
Texas State redshirt freshman outside hitter Samantha Wunsch (8) during the game against Coastal Carolina, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Wunsch named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
September 24, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a point during the match against UTSA, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the Convocation Center in San Antonio.

Volleyball wraps up UTEP Tournament with 2-1 record

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
September 24, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a point during the match against Louisiana-Lafayette, Friday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

Bobcats split matches at Outrigger Invitational

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
September 15, 2024
A photo of Bobcat Softball Stadium on the campus of Texas State University.

Texas State becomes home to two Women’s Professional Fastpitch teams

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
June 30, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) hits the ball during the game against Penn State at the NCAA Regionals Tournament, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas.

Randolph and Jones’ departure leaves outfield open for competition

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
May 22, 2024
Texas State senior infielder Alec Patino (23) swings to hit the ball during the game against Sam Houston, Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bush buries Golden Eagles in game one of series

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
May 18, 2024
Texas State sophomore second baseman Chase Mora (2) drops his bat to run to first baseball after successfully hitting the ball against Texas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State baseball drops first game of series to Arkansas State

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 27, 2024
Texas State sophomore catcher Karmyn Bass (10) prepares to hit the ball, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats win fifth straight, sweep Warhawks on the road

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 21, 2024
Texas State senior outfielder Piper Randolph (11) attempts to hit the ball during the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Mullins mutilates Ragin’ Cajuns on senior day to prevent series sweep

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 15, 2024
The Texas State baseball team huddles together before the game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Baseball looks to use ‘rebound ball’ to improve season struggles

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 13, 2024
Texas State junior left fielder Daylan Pena (7) hits the ball in the game against Texas A&M, Tuesday, April 4, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats extend losing streak with game one loss against Marshall

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
April 6, 2024
Mega Webb (left), Audrey Tuttle (middle) and Aaron Farmer (right) before the softball game versus Appalachian State, March 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Behind the scenes of gameday at Texas State athletics

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
March 30, 2024
Texas State senior Piper Randolph (11) prepares to bat during the game against Appalachian State, Friday, March. 22, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats extend win streak to five with road victory over Bearkats

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
March 27, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Otto Wofford (27) pitches the ball during the game against UTSA, Tuesday, March. 19, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Texas State’s bats burst in commanding victory over James Madison

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
March 23, 2024
Texas State senior catcher August Ramirez (18) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Bobcat Ballpark.

Bobcats back in business with road victory over Texans

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
March 13, 2024
Texas State freshman pitcher Madison Azua (22) prepares to throw the pitch, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

Bobcats stay hot in the desert with victory over Bengals

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
February 24, 2024
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