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Texas State’s players watch from the dugout during the game against UT.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Photographer

Leaving a team better than it was found

Melea Polk
April 24, 2018
Dos Gatos offers dozens of kolache style ranging from sweet to savory. Photo by Tyler Jackson | Multimedia Editor

Breakfast Winner: Dos Gatos

Melea Polk
April 11, 2018
Mark Anthony Osmena, video production coordinator of Texas State Athletics Photo Courtesy of Texas State’s Website.

The man behind the big screen

Melea Polk
April 8, 2018
Texas State Sports InformationBobcat Ballpark

Baseball team looks to build on early season momentum

Melea Polk
March 27, 2018

Bobcats continues win streak after weekend series

Melea Polk
March 19, 2018
Photo courtesy of Garret Wisdom.

A baseball player’s new route on the intramural field

Melea Polk
March 12, 2018
Graphic by Brooke Phillips | Sports Editor

Bobcats top Owls 6-2 before California road-trip

Melea Polk
March 9, 2018
Photo curtesy of Texas State Sports Information

Baseball player starts fresh for new season

Melea Polk
February 26, 2018
Graphic by Shayan Faradineh | Managing Editor

Bobcats continue losing streak after Georgia State loss

Melea Polk
February 24, 2018
Junior Forward Alex Peacock has been a star player this season averaging 5.2 rebounds per game and hitting multiple double-doubles in games. Photo by Josh Mends |Staff Photographer

A starter’s journey that began at 2 years old

Melea Polk
February 19, 2018
Graphic by Shayan Faradineh | Managing Editor

Texas State finishes Louisiana road trip 0-2

Melea Polk
February 18, 2018

Bobcats fall 73-63 to Louisiana

Melea Polk
February 17, 2018

Hard work in the offseason pays off

Melea Polk
February 12, 2018
Graphic by Shayan Faradineh | Managing Editor

Bobcats fall short 70-68 in overtime

Melea Polk
February 10, 2018

Junior pushes through a career-ending injury

Melea Polk
February 5, 2018
Graphic by Shayan Faradineh | Managing Editor

Men’s basketball moves to third place after 54-50 loss

Melea Polk
January 29, 2018
Graphic by Shayan Faradineh | Managing Editor

Bobcats ease by Eagles 62-61 with failed last second shot

Melea Polk
January 27, 2018
Jordan Huckaby thrower throws shot put at a track meet from a past season. Star File Photo

Preparation for upcoming SBC Indoor Championships for men’s track and field

Melea Polk
January 25, 2018
A high jumper from the women’s track and field team vaults herself over the pole. Star File Photo

The hunt for a second title for women’s track and field

Melea Polk
January 25, 2018
Star File Photo

Men’s basketball winning streak ends after 80-55 decision

Melea Polk
January 22, 2018
Sophomore Guard Nijal Pearson stands at the free-throw line ready to take a shot. Nov. 15, 2017. Pearson is the team’s current leading scorer with 244 points and an average of 14.4 points per game.Photo by Josh Mends | Staff Photographer

Men’s basketball finishes 10-7 over winter break

Melea Polk
January 17, 2018
Dabrasia Baty, a junior guard for Texas State, moves the ball down the court during a game against UTSA at the Strahan Coliseum.Photo by Kirby Crumpler |Staff Photographer

Women’s basketball continues winning season over winter break

Melea Polk
January 16, 2018
Star file photo.

Texas State doubles up on McMurry in 100-50 decision

Melea Polk
December 7, 2017
Marlin Davis, sophomore guard, rushes the basket Nov. 15

Texas State rolls past TAMUCC 66-53

Melea Polk
November 30, 2017
In this 2017 file photo, Texas State celebrates a touchdown in a “Battle of I-35” matchup against the University of Texas at San Antonio in Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost the game 44-14. On Sept. 12, 2020, Texas State adds a new chapter to the rivalry against UTSA as the two teams face off again at the stadium.

Texas State ends season with 62-9 loss against Troy

Melea Polk
November 27, 2017
The Bobcats and the Panthers line up for a play Nov. 11 during Texas State’s last home game of the season.Photo by Lara Dietrich | Multimedia Editor

Texas State falls 30-12 to Arkansas State

Melea Polk
November 20, 2017

Senior looks forward for new season goals

Melea Polk
November 17, 2017
Star File Photo

Men’s basketball drops season opener 65-57 to Air Force

Melea Polk
November 13, 2017
star file photo

Texas State falls short in the last home game of the season 33-30

Melea Polk
November 13, 2017

Junior middle blocker feels right at home in a new town

Melea Polk
November 10, 2017
Photo by: Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Texas State comes up short 45-35 against New Mexico State at homecoming

Melea Polk
November 6, 2017
File Photo of Randi Rupp

Softball drops to NPF’s Scrap Yard Dawgs 4-2

Melea Polk
November 3, 2017
In this 2017 file photo, Texas State celebrates a touchdown in a “Battle of I-35” matchup against the University of Texas at San Antonio in Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats lost the game 44-14. On Sept. 12, 2020, Texas State adds a new chapter to the rivalry against UTSA as the two teams face off again at the stadium.

Texas State takes down Coastal Carolina 27-7 on the road

Melea Polk
October 30, 2017
Freshman Middle Back, Tyeranee Scott #3, overhand passes the ball back over the net against defender.Photo by Ricardo Martin | Staff Photographer

Houston native takes volleyball season by storm

Melea Polk
October 24, 2017
Jordan Mittie, sophomore defensive tackle, jumps up to swat the ball.Photo by Victor Rodriguez> | Assistant Multimedia Editor

Defensive tackle steps up this fall season

Melea Polk
October 19, 2017
The Bobcats run the ball down the field Sept. 16 during the game against Appalachian State at Bobcat Stadium.Photo by Josh Martinez | Staff Photographer

Bobcats fall to the Ragin’ Cajuns 24-7

Melea Polk
October 13, 2017
Star File Photo.

Men’s golf finishes in top ten at Bayou City Collegiate Classic

Melea Polk
October 11, 2017
Photo by Tyler Jackson | Staff Photographer

Volleyball player takes alternate route to Texas State

Melea Polk
October 11, 2017
Photo by: Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Football falls to ULM 45-27 after big first quarter

Melea Polk
October 9, 2017
Photo courtesy of Kelley Spencer

Long distance runner strides into a new year in two sports

Melea Polk
October 4, 2017

Cross country performs big in Arkansas

Melea Polk
October 2, 2017
(Far right) Ishmael Davis, junior defensive end, watches his teammates Sept. 16during the game against Appalachian State at Bobcat Stadium.Photo by Josh Martinez | Staff Photographer

Football walk-on proves his worth on the field

Melea Polk
September 29, 2017

Men’s cross country finishes fourth at Texas A&M Invitational

Melea Polk
September 25, 2017
The Bobcats run the ball down the field Sept. 16 during the game against Appalachian State at Bobcat Stadium.Photo by Josh Martinez | Staff Photographer

Line-backer bounces back from injury

Melea Polk
September 23, 2017
Photo by: Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Bobcats fall short to Appalachian State 20-13

Melea Polk
September 18, 2017
volleyball

Texas State drops to Baylor 3-1

Melea Polk
September 16, 2017
The Bobcats rush the field Sept. 2 at the opening of the first home game of the season at Bobcat Stadium.Photo by Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Football player’s journey beyond the field 

Melea Polk
September 13, 2017
football

Texas State takes 37-3 loss in Colorado

Melea Polk
September 11, 2017
Star File Photo

Madison Daigle: setting goals for the new year

Melea Polk
September 10, 2017
Photo by: Victor Rodriguez | Staff Photographer

Bobcats open the season with 20-11 win over Houston Baptist

Melea Polk
September 4, 2017

Bobcats finish strong at Baylor Twilight

Melea Polk
September 4, 2017
Star File Photo

Men’s basketball preps for the upcoming season

Melea Polk
July 13, 2017
Star File Photo

Kaspar hosts youth basketball camp this summer

Melea Polk
June 12, 2017
File photo

Women’s track and field: hard work pays off

Melea Polk
June 8, 2017
File photo

Three track and field athletes qualify for nationals

Melea Polk
May 29, 2017
File Photo

Bobcats win weekend series against UT Arlington 2-1

Melea Polk
May 21, 2017
Star file photo

Bobcats take 12-5 loss to UT Arlington in game two

Melea Polk
May 20, 2017
Photo by: Lesly De Leon | Staff PhotographerDylan Paul, catcher/infield, at the March 25 game against South Alabama.

Bobcats upset UTA 7-6 in game one of series

Melea Polk
May 19, 2017
File Photo

Bobcats fall short in final game of the regular season 4-3

Melea Polk
May 8, 2017
File Photo of Randi Rupp

No pressure for Randi Rupp

Melea Polk
April 26, 2017
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Bobcats end season with 4-0 loss to UL Monroe

Melea Polk
April 24, 2017
File photo

Texas State and Georgia Southern split doubleheader on Saturday

Melea Polk
April 23, 2017
Late run by the Bobcats end in 5-4 win over McNeese

Late run by the Bobcats end in 5-4 win over McNeese

Melea Polk
April 20, 2017
File Photo

Bobcats finish off strong in series against No. 17 Louisiana

Melea Polk
April 16, 2017

Spring football concludes after annual spring game

Melea Polk
April 16, 2017
Star File Photo

Bobby Conley and Ojai Black: a senior spill

Melea Polk
April 16, 2017
softball

Bobcats fall short to No. 17 Louisiana in doubleheader

Melea Polk
April 15, 2017
File photo

Bobcats upset No. 12 Baylor after scoreless stretch

Melea Polk
April 13, 2017
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