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All content by Kyle Owen
Texas State senior wide receiver Marcell Barbee (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against Houston Christian University, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats won 34-0.

Bobcat football shuts out first opponent since 2014

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2022
Texas State redshirt junior quarterback Layne Hatcher (3) passes the ball to an open receiver during a game against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at McLane Stadium. The Bobcats lost 42-7.

Bobcats return home for final non-conference matchup against HCU

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2022
Texas State redshirt sophomore running back Calvin Hill (11) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown during a game against Florida International University, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats defeated the Panthers 41-12.

Bobcat football wins its first home opener since 2018 against FIU

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2022
Texas State head coach Jake Spavital talks with the team after a morning practice run during fall camp, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium. 

Bobcat football seeks first home-opener win in three years against FIU

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2022
Texas State senior forward Bailey Peschel (17) shifts to take back possession of the ball at a game against Kansas City, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at Bobcat Soccer Complex.

Williams’ epic save protects soccer’s undefeated record

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2022
Texas State Baseball junior left-fielder Jose Gonzalez (23) runs the bases after hitting a home run during a game against Stanford during the NCAA Stanford Regional, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats lost 8-4.

Bobcat baseball’s historic season ends in Stanford walk-off

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
June 15, 2022
Texas State junior center fielder Ben McClain (4) heads to the dugout after playing defense against Stanford in the NCAA Stanford Regional, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats lost 8-4.

‘Cats bested by Cardinal bats in second Regional matchup

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
June 6, 2022
Texas State junior infielder Jose Gonzalez (23) and sophomore pitcher Levi Wells (25) embrace one another after defeating Stanford in game four of the NCAA Stanford Regional, Saturday, June 5, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, CA. The Bobcats won 5-2, sending Texas State Baseball to an NCAA Regional final for the first time in its program history.

Texas State blasts three home runs against the Cardinal to clinch its first-ever Regional final

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
June 5, 2022
Texas State freshman infielder Daylan Peña (16) counts the teams' runs during the Bobcat's first game of the NCAA Baseball Stanford Regional against UC Santa Barbara, Friday, June 3, 2022, at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, California. The Bobcats defeated the Gauchos 7-3. 

Bobcat baseball bests Gauchos in Stanford Regional

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
June 4, 2022

Bobcat Baseball selected as No. 2 seed in Stanford Regional

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
June 3, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Dalton Shuffield (8) runs the bases during a game against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Bobcat baseball drops semi-final matchup to Louisiana

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
June 3, 2022
Texas State Baseball celebrates its win against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Bobcat baseball to Sun Belt semi-finals with comeback win over Warhawks

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 28, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Dalton Shuffield (8) prepares to swing at a ball from a Wolverines pitcher during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Top-seeded Bobcats look to win Sun Belt Championship in Montgomery

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 25, 2022
Senior shortstop Dalton Shuffield slides into home after tying the program record for triples in a career as a Bobcat in a game against Little Rock on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats defeated the Trojans, 3-2, in game one of a three-game series.

Bobcat baseball claims share of Sun Belt title with sweep over Louisiana

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2022
Texas State junior baseball pitcher Zeke Wood (34) pitches the ball against Utah Valley, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark.

No. 15 Bobcat baseball hosts Louisiana in final home series

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 15, 2022
Texas State Baseball celebrates its win against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Bobcat baseball outlasts Cardinals in pitching duel

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 7, 2022
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout high fives senior infielder Justin Thompson (10) after he makes a run to home plate during a game against Coastal Carolina, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the weekend series 2-1.

Bobcat baseball wins its sixth Sun Belt series

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2022
Texas State redshirt junior outfielder Ben McClain (4) warms up in-between innings to play the outfield during a game against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Bobcats look for revenge on Cardinals

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Justin Thompson (10) celebrates a home run with his teammates during a game against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4. Junior designated hitter Jose Gonzalez (23) had just hit a home run on the at-bat prior.

No. 17 Bobcat Baseball to host South Alabama

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Wesley Faison (24) high-fives head coach Steven Trout while running the bases after hitting a home run during a game against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Bobcat baseball falls to Roadrunners in final mid-week road trip

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2022
Senior shortstop Dalton Shuffield slides into home after tying the program record for triples in a career as a Bobcat in a game against Little Rock on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats defeated the Trojans, 3-2, in game one of a three-game series.

Bobcat baseball travels down I-35 looking for ten straight wins

Kyle Owen, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2022
Texas State junior designated hitter Jose Gonzalez (23) runs the bases after hitting a home run during a game against Baylor, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 11-4.

Baseball wins its 25th game of the season

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
April 12, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Cameron Gibbons (11) makes a run for home plate during a game against Texas A&M, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Blue Bell Park. The Bobcats lost to the Aggies 4-8.

Bobcats host Baylor in black-out game

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
April 12, 2022
Texas State junior left fielder Jose Gonzalez (23) runs the bases after scoring his first career home run during a game against Georgia Southern, Friday, April 8, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats lost the series 1-2.

Baseball drops first weekend series in 2022

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
April 12, 2022
Texas State junior safety Tory Spears (12) stands up after catching the ball during the spring football game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Bobcat Stadium.

Football puts on a show for Spring Game

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
April 11, 2022
Texas State senior pitcher Trevis Sundgren (3) winds up to pitch to an Aggies batter during a game against Texas A&M, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Blue Bell Park. The Bobcats lost to the Aggies 4-8.

Texas State baseball looks to continue Sun Belt dominance

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
April 8, 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.

Bobcat softball takes down I-35 rival

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
April 1, 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.

Bobcat softball looks for six-straight over I-35 rival

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 30, 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.

Bobcats drop mid-week matchup to UIW

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 24, 2022
Texas State baseball head coach Steven Trout coaches freshman infielder Daylan Pena (16) before Pena goes up to bat during a game against Wichita State, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 9-2.

Bobcats begin Sun Belt play with a sweep over A-State

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 21, 2022
Texas State baseball celebrates after winning the series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Bobcats off to their best start in program history

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 14, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Justin Thompson (10) makes a run for first base during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Bobcat baseball off to best start since ’91

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 2, 2022
Texas State basketball senior Shelby Adams' (4) son, Jace, wears Adams' old uniform in support during the white out game against Arkansas State, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Strahan Arena.

Adams’ son brings new meaning of ‘family’ to Bobcat basketball

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 2, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Justin Thompson (10) makes a run for first base during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Bobcat baseball searches to continue win streak to 8

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 1, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Wesley Faison (24) winds up to hit a pitch during a game against Wichita State, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 9-2.

Bobcat baseball ‘breaks out the brooms’ for the first time in two years

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
March 1, 2022
Texas State senior pitcher Trevis Sundgren (3) pitches to a Shockers batter during a game against Wichita State, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 9-2.

Bobcat baseball shocks the Shockers

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
February 25, 2022
Texas State senior infielder Dalton Shuffield (8) prepares to swing at a ball from a Wolverines pitcher during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Bobcats-Shockers matchup postponed

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
February 23, 2022
Texas State junior outfielder Ben McClain (4) makes a run for first base during a series against Utah Valley, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won the series 3-1.

Baseball’s offense shines in opening season series

Dillon Strine, Kyle Owen, and Carson Weaver
February 21, 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.

‘Regional-revenge’ falls short in softball home opener

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
February 18, 2022
Texas State then-freshman pitcher Jessica Mullins (4) winds up to pitch to the player at bat during the game against Houston Baptist, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats won 4-2.

Bobcats look for regional-revenge on Ducks

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
February 17, 2022
Texas State senior guard Mason Harrell (12) attempts to dribble around a Mountaineer defender during a game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 68-66.

Bobcats take down the Ragin’ Cajuns

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
February 11, 2022
Texas State senior forward Isiah Small (1) dribbles up court during a game against Appalachian State, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 68-66.

Bobcats look to feed off hostile Cajundome crowd

Kyle Owen, Sports Contributor
February 9, 2022
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