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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.

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

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2024
Texas State junior middle blocker Jade Defraeye blocks a kill attempt during the season opener against Houston Christian, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston.

[Photo] Defraeye earns conference Defensive Player of the Week

Hope Monte, Sports Contributor
October 9, 2024
Texas State freshman golfer Allie Justiz hits the ball during the Branch Law Firm/McGuire Invitational, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

[Photo] Women’s golf wraps up shortened tournament at Schooner Fall Classic

Grace Darcy, Sports Contributor
September 24, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team

[Photo] Huiet secures 100th career win in first match of UTEP Tournament

Hope Monte, Sports Contributor
September 20, 2024
Sophomore runner Abigail Parra makes her way to the finish at the Old Glory Gallop in Grand Prairie, Texas, Saturday, October 7, 2023.

[Photo] TXST cross country aims for successful season

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2024
Texas State redshirt sophomore outside hitter Nina Moorer celebrates a point during the Maroon and Gold Scrimmage with her teammate, middle blocker Jade Defraeye (5),Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball transfer on road to recovery prepares for debut season

Hope Monte, Sports Contributor
September 6, 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.

[Photo] Bobcats leave Roadrunners in the dust, secure rivalry win

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2024
The Texas State volleyball team poses for a photo following its victory over Houston Christian at the Rice Invitational, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston.

[Photo] Takeaways from volleyball’s weekend at the Rice Invitational

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2024
Texas State fifth-year senior setter Ryann Torres (14) prepares to serve the ball during the match against Houston Christian at the Rice Invitational, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston.

[Photo] Bobcats open season with 2-1 record at Rice Invitational

Adrian Ramirez, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2024
Texas State freshman midfielder Helen Alormenu dribbles the ball during the match against Texas, Friday, March 1. 2024, at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin.

[Photo] Bobcat soccer sends first-ever freshman to FIFA U-20 World Cup

Hope Monte, Sports Contributor
August 28, 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.

[Photo] Texas State alumna Anicka Newell to compete in third Olympics

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 20, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Runarsdottir cements historic 2024 campaign

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
July 8, 2024
A photo of Bobcat Softball Stadium on the campus of Texas State University.

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

Kaden Bessent, Sports Contributor
June 30, 2024
Texas State women's golf Head Coach Par Nilsson during the match against Sam Houston State, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Plum Creek Golf Club in Kyle, Texas.

[Photo] Nilsson wins coach of the year, three players awarded conference honors

Max Martinez, Sports Reporter
May 18, 2024
Texas State senior pitcher Jessica Mullins accepts the Texas State Woman Athlete of the Year award from Director of Athletics Don Coryell at the CATSPYS ceremony, Monday, April 29, 2024, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Mullins named Texas State Woman Athlete of the Year

Jackson Kruse, Sports Reporter
May 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.

[Photo] McCloud gets comfortable, profitable with first NIL deal

Jacob De Luna, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2024
The Texas State women's golf team celebrates winning the Sun Belt Conference Championship, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Lakewood Club in Point Clear, Alabama.

[Photo] Texas State women’s golf wins Sun Belt Conference Championship

Jack Dwyer, Sports Contributor
April 22, 2024
Texas State junior golfer Jack Burke hits the ball during the All-American Intercollegiate, Monday, March. 18, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.

[Photo] Texas State men’s golf places first at Mobile Bay Intercollegiate

Max Martinez, Sports Contributor
March 31, 2024
Texas State sophomore golfer Sakke Siltala watches the ball after hitting it during the All-American Intercollegiate Tournament, Tuesday, Mach 19, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houstin in Humble, Texas.

[Photo] Siltala awarded Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week

Jack Dwyer, Sports Contributor
March 31, 2024
Aidan Poole with three of her athletic training assistants before the softball game versus Texas A&M, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Bobcat Softball Stadium.

[Photo] First female sports medicine director serves as role model

Hope Monte, Sports Contributor
March 28, 2024
Texas State sophomore golfer Yvonne Chamness hits the ball during theDr. Donnis Thompson Invitational at Hokuala. Monday, March. 18, 2024, in Lihue, Hawaii.

[Photo] Texas State women’s golf finishes eighth at Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational

Max Martinez, Sports Contributor
March 24, 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.

[Photo] Duo of Bobcat sprinters make school history at NCAA Indoor Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
March 14, 2024
Texas State senior golfer Junia Gabasa watches the ball after hitting it in the matchup against Sam Houston State, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the Plum Creek Golf Club in Kyle, Texas.

[Photo] Texas State women’s golf finishes ninth at Tulane Classic

Max Martinez, Sports Contributor
March 14, 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.

[Photo] Two Bobcats punch tickets to NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 29, 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.

[Photo] Daniel Harrold: The Sun Belt’s fastest man

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 26, 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.

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

Jacob De Luna, Sports Contributor
February 22, 2024
Texas State junior golfer Matilda Svahn watches the ball after hitting it, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Kyle, Texas.

[Photo] Texas State women’s golf defeats Sam Houston in first match play of season

Max Martinez, Sports Contributor
February 20, 2024
Texas State graduate student golfer Hailey Jones watches the ball after hitting it during the Texas State Invitational, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at the Landa Park Golf Club in New Braunfels, Texas.

[Photo] Women’s golf finishes first at Texas State Invitational with record performance

Max Martinez, Sports Contributor
February 8, 2024
Texas State offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich calls a play on the sideline during the Nevada game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Leftwich nominated for Broyles Award

James Horton, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2023
Texas State senior golfer Tom Roed Karlsen watches the ball after teeing off at the Kapolei Invitational, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in O'ahu, Hawaii.

[Photo] Texas State men’s golf finishes fourth at Kapolei Invitational

Max Martinez, Sports Contributor
November 7, 2023
The Texas State volleyball team celebrates a point against Southeastern Louisiana, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Bobcats take out the brooms against Arkansas State

Georgia Weeks, Sports Contributor
October 29, 2023
Texas State offensive assistant coach Lindsey Scott Jr. embraces redshirt sophomore quarterback T.J. Finley (7) during the Baylor game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

[Photo] Lindsey Scott Jr.: Finding love for the game of football

Carter Bordwell, Sports Contributor
September 28, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior center Caleb Johnson prepares to snap the ball against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

[Photo] “Good protein and carbs”: TXST offensive lineman diet

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
Texas State redshirt junior running back Calvin Hill (11) carries the ball against Baylor, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.

[Photo] Texas State running backs remain confident in the wake of Pare’s injury

James Horton, Sports Contributor
September 13, 2023
The Texas State volleyball team gathers together after a point against UTSA, Saturday, Aug. 19. 2023, at Strahan Arena.

[Photo] Texas State suffers back-to-back losses to open Bobcat Classic

Kobe Arriaga, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2023
Texas State redshirt senior wide receiver Beau Corrales (3) catches a ball during practice, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at Bobcat Stadium.

[Photo] Corrales named to 2023 Comeback Player of the Year award watchlist

James Horton, Sports Contributor
August 23, 2023
Redshirt junior defensive tackle Jason Gold Jr. pushes back against a training dummy, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at Bobcat Stadium. Photo Courtesy of Texas State Athletics

[Photo] Football gears up to “Take Back Texas” in upcoming season

David Cuevas, Sports Editor
August 20, 2023
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. 

[Photo] Runarsdottir caps off historic year with national championship

June 8, 2024
A photo of Bobcat Stadium during a football game on the campus of Texas State University. 

[Photo] UFCU Stadium to add Vertex Core turf system to field

July 14, 2024
Texas State junior golfer Jack Burke hits the ball during the All-American Intercollegiate, Monday, March. 18, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.

[Photo] Men’s golf trio earn All-Sun Belt honors

Max Martinez, Sports Reporter
May 2, 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.

[Photo] Women’s basketball adds Texas native Destiny Terrell

April 21, 2024
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