Claws to the Wall: Coach Harrington’s Retirement, Bobcat Football Preview

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Claws to the Wall: Coach Harrington’s Retirement, Bobcat Football Preview

By KTSW SportsPodcast Producers For all things Bobcat athletics, Claws to the Wall has you covered! The KTSW Sports crew analyze Texas State scores and storylines year-round as the staff prepares for arguably the most intriguing sports year in school history! On this episode of Claws to the Wall, Garrett reacts to Bobcat baseball head coach Ty Harrington's announcement stepping down from the position he's held for 20 years. Highlights […]

July 12, 2019 57

Head Coach Jake Spavital at the podium talking about the Spring game during the post-game conference.

Football - Texas State

Bobcats Show Potential in Spring Game

By DeShaun Hartley, Jude McClaren and Connor MacKinnonSports Reporters With all the hype surrounding Texas State Football, the student athletes finally were able to put their talents into fruition. A new head coach, a new system and a new atmosphere. The maroon and gold marched onto the field with a confidence that this team has not seen in seasons’ past. This game was opened to the public, which allowed fans […]

April 13, 2019 27

Senior outfielder Mari Cranek sprints through the bases as she heads to third as she hit her first and only triple of the day.

Softball

The Bobcats and the Mountaineers Remain Deadlocked at 1-1

By Connor MacKinnon Sports Reporter Due to weather conditions, the third game of the season series was canceled. However, Friday there was a double-header against Appalachian State (26-10, 11-3 in Sun-Belt Conference) where Texas State (20-17, 9-5 in Sun-Belt Conference) won game one, 2-0, and the Mountaineers won game two, 2-1. Game One: At the bottom of the third, senior outfielder Mari Cranek hit a triple to left center field. […]

April 8, 2019 60

Bobcat Radio

Texas State Sports Broadcaster Brant Freeman Calls the Show

By Mark BrownAssistant Sports Director The Texas State spring sports phenomenon automatically attacks the first day in April! From softball to football, Bobcat Radio provides all the information you need so you might as well tune into this episode. Our Monday crew features Deshaun Hartley, Connor MacKinnon and myself as we had a great time having sports broadcaster Brant Freeman call the show. We discussed Bobcat baseball, softball and spring […]

April 3, 2019 84

Senior Pitcher Krista Jacobs winds up for the pitch against the Panthers.

Softball

Bobcats Obtain Another Sun Belt Sweep

By Connor MacKinnon, Thomas Mejia and Garrett MartinSports Reporters Texas State softball dominated Georgia State at home this weekend and took all three games, outscoring the Panthers 15-3 in total. Great performances from the circle and from the batter’s box left the Panthers clueless on how to stop the Bobcats. Game 1 Texas State started off the opening game of the series with a 5-0 shutout. A large part of […]

April 1, 2019 34

The Bobcats prepare to take down Lamar during fall ball

Baseball

The Bobcats Secure a Series Victory Over The Mountaineers

By Mark Brown, Connor MacKinnon, and Garrett MartinAssistant Sports Director and Sports Reporters This past weekend, the Texas State Bobcats took on the Appalachian State Mountaineers in Boone, North Carolina. Going into the series, the Bobcats had not lost against the Mountaineers since both teams started playing each other in the Sun Belt Conference. Head Coach Ty Harrington and the ‘Cats looked to keep that win-streak and their current four […]

April 1, 2019 79

TXST bounces back with a sweep against the Warhawks

Baseball

The Bobcats Sweep ULM in Statement Win

By Mark Brown and Connor MacKinnonAssistant Sports Director and Sports Reporter Game 1 The Bobcats kicked off the Louisiana-Monroe series on a good note by sweeping them 3-0. The ‘Cats managed to decimate the Warhawks 5-1 Friday night, but it didn’t happen until the last two innings! The game started off slow as the Bobcats were able to score one run during the first inning. The Warhawks retaliated, scoring their […]

March 24, 2019 51

Cole Coffey swings at a pitch thrown to him from the plate.

Baseball

The ‘Cats Crash Down as the Cardinals Take Off

By Connor MacKinnonSports Reporter The Bobcats fall to the Cardinals 6-1 in a game which was won early on by Incarnate Word, whom did not look back as they took the lead. The first score was an unearned run by cardinal sophomore Ryan Flores, which was created thanks to a single going out to center field by sophomore outfielder Ridge Rogers at the bottom of the third inning. Bobcat junior […]

March 19, 2019 65

Basketball

Women’s Basketball Season Ends with Plenty of Fight Left

By Connor MacKinnon and Jude McClarenSports Reporters Toshua Leavitt did everything she could against South Alabama, scoring 24 points. Photo courtesy of Texas State Athletics. The women’s basketball team finished off with a 14-17 overall record with a conference record of 9-9. The season has been a roller coaster ride for the Bobcats as there were moments of greatness and then moments the team wishes they could have back. Feb. […]

March 16, 2019 49

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