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Justin Chen

Justin Chen, Sports Writer

Justin Chen is a journalism senior minoring in sport management and communication. Justin has covered football, men’s basketball, volleyball, baseball and swim & dive. Justin also writes feature NBA pieces and covered the Miami Heat for Sir Charles In Charge. When not writing, he likes to frequent the gym, support Arsenal and watch anime. Also known as Chendrick Lamar.

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Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (9) shoots a three-pointer during Texas A&M’s game against Ohio State at Reed Arena on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Ridin’ ‘solo’

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
December 1, 2024
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) tackles New Mexico State running back Seth McGowan (1) during Texas A&M’s game against New Mexico State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (Trinity Hindman/The Battalion)

Heartbreak in Alabama

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
November 24, 2024
Texas A&M guard Zhuric Phelps (1) dunks the ball during Texas A&M's match against Southern University at Reed Arena on Wednesday, Nov.. 20, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

A tale of two halves

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
November 20, 2024
Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton (11) attempts to tip the ball from Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) during Texas A&M’s game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Meet the Aggies

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
November 13, 2024
A fan reacts after catching a football that was kicked over the net for a field goal during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 11

Youngchan Kang, Mathias Cubillan, and Justin Chen
November 10, 2024
The Ole Miss team sets off a fire extinguisher on the sideline during Texas A&M's game against Ole Miss at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

College football winners and losers: Week 10

Justin Chen, Mathias Cubillan, Olivia Sims, and DJ Burton
November 3, 2024
Sophomore F Solomon Washington (13) claps while defending Houston G Jamal Shead (1) during Texas A&M's game against Houston in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sunday, March 24, 2024. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

Under lock and key

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 31, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) makes a shot during Texas A&M’s charity exhibition against Houston at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Outshot and outrebounded

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 27, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies defensive back BJ Mayes (20) completes an interseption during Texas A&M’s game against LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

A tale of two halves featuring Marcel Mania and the ‘Mayes’ Fly Man

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 26, 2024
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Episode 80: Back in Black – Aggies face off against LSU under Kyle Field lights

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
October 23, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Scooby Williams (0) and defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) react after a recovered fumble during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas at the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Takeaways from A&M’s 34-24 victory against Mississippi State

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 19, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 79: Bye week blues is over! Aggie Football heads to Starkville to battle upset predictions

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
October 18, 2024
Aggies Head Coach Joni Taylor reacts during Texas A&M's game against Alabama on Sunday, Mar. 3, 2024, at Reed Arena.(Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Media predicts A&M women’s basketball to finish 13th in conference play

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 14, 2024
Texas A&M Aggie's Wade Taylor IV (4) fighting to get to the net during Texas A&M's game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Wade Taylor notches another Preseason All-SEC First Team accolade

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 14, 2024
Texas A&M midfielder Sydney Becerra (7) dribbles upfield while being chased by Vanderbilt forward Rachel Deresky (17) during Texas A&M’s game against Vanderbilt at Ellis Field on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Sarthak Dalal/The Battalion)

A&M soccer drops second match in a row with 1-0 loss to Alabama

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 13, 2024
Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) throws the ball in Bowling Green's game against Texas A&M on Saturday, September 21, 2024. (Kelii Horvath/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 7

Mathias Cubillan, DJ Burton, and Justin Chen
October 13, 2024
A Texas A&M player waits for a drill to begin during the first day of fall football practice at the McFerrin Athletic Center in College Station Texas, on July 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Week 7

Andrew Paredes, Roman Arteaga, Ian Curtis, and Justin Chen
October 7, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) reacts after rushing for a first down during Texas A&M’s game against Missouri at Kyle Field Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Cooking with Klein

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
October 5, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 78: Mizzou comes to town; Aggie Football faces second top-10 matchup at Kyle Field

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
October 4, 2024
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffen walks back to the locker room after Texas A&M's game against Ole Miss at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

College football winners and losers: Week 5

Justin Chen, Noah Ruiz, Ian Curtis, and Eric Liu
September 29, 2024
Texas A&M opposite hitter Logan Lednicky (9) swings at a ball during Texas A&M’s game against Texas at Reed Arena on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Round 1 of renewed rivalry goes to No. 8 Texas as A&M falls short in 3-1 loss

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
September 27, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 77: The Last Southwest Classic w/Luke White

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
September 27, 2024
Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn (60) finds a player to block after the ball is snapped during Texas A&M's game against Bowling Green on Saturday, September 21, 2024. (Kelii Horvath/The Battalion)

Battle is brewing in the trenches at the Southwest Classic

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
September 26, 2024
A Texas A&M player waits for a drill to begin during the first day of fall football practice at the McFerrin Athletic Center in College Station Texas, on July 31, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 4

Braxton Dore', Mathias Cubillan, Justin Chen, and DJ Burton
September 22, 2024
A fan reacts after catching a football that was kicked over the net for a field goal during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Week 4

Braxton Dore', DJ Burton, Justin Chen, and Noah Ruiz
September 16, 2024
Texas A&M's Taylor Pounds (9) passes to midfielder Mia Pante (13) during Texas A&M's game against Fairfield at Ellis Field on Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion).

UConn takes A&M to Sunday School, leaves Aggies with 6-0 blowout

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
September 15, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 76: Aggies in the Swamp, Volleyball rolls onward and Soccer heads to the Northeast

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
September 13, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) catches the ball for a touchdown during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 2

Mathias Cubillan, DJ Burton, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
September 8, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies athlete Terry Bussey (2) runs past the defense during Texas A&M's game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Takeaways: A&M secures first win in Elko era, blowing out McNeese State, 52-10

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
September 7, 2024
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Home Turf Podcast – Episode 75: The annual Football blues hits and Volleyball triumphs (Fall Sports)

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
September 6, 2024
Texas A&M quarterback Conner Weigman (15) scrambles during Texas A&M’s game game against Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M seeks first win of Elko era against McNeese State

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
September 3, 2024
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Episode 74: Fighting the Irish on a Saturday Night

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
August 30, 2024
Texas A&M wide reciever Noah Thomas (3) catches the ball during the second day of fall football practice outside the Coolidge Football Performance Center on August 1, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

New-look A&M offense meets experienced Notre Dame defense

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
August 27, 2024
Senior guard Aicha Coulibaly approaches the net during Texas A&M's game against Mississippi State on Feb. 4, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Adriano Espinosa/ The Battalion)

Buckets coming soon — (Taylor’s version)

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
August 19, 2024
Texas A&M defender Margo Matule (22) kicks the ball during the first half of Texas A&M’s exhibition match against Rice at Ellis Field on Saturday, August 3, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M soccer kicks off 2024 campaign

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
August 17, 2024
Chris Hemsworth as Dementus in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Review: ‘Furiosa’ is a must-see

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
June 4, 2024
Sophomore LHP Shane Sdao (38) reacts after a strikeout during Texas A&M's game against Texas at Disch-Falk Field on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

A Sunday salvage

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
May 12, 2024
The Rec Center Natatorium before the start of the Wednesday Finals Session of the 2023 SEC Swimming & Diving Championships.

Blaire Bachman named Director of Swimming & Diving at Texas A&M

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
May 6, 2024
Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton (27) was onto the field during Texas A&M’s game against The University of Houston on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Olsen Field (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Meet the Tigers

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
May 5, 2024
Texas A&M utility Travis Chestnut (4) hugs outfielder Jace LaViolette (17) during A&M's game against Georgia on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Olsen Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Lost the battle but won the war

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
April 27, 2024
Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) hits a home run during Texas A&M’s game against The United States Air Force Academy on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Olsen Field. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

No. 1 Aggies combine for 28 runs in doubleheader sweep of Crimson Tide

Luke White and Justin Chen
April 19, 2024
Junior INF Ali Camarillo (2) reacts after sliding into second base during A&M's games against Vanderbilt on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Olsen Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Giving out shutouts and shutdowns

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
April 14, 2024
Sophomore OF Jace Laviolette (17) slides into first base during A&M's game against Auburn on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Olsen Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Too little, too late

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
April 7, 2024
Junior Trey Dickey swims in the Men 500 LC Meter Freestyle during the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Fast and furious

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 31, 2024
Aggie swimmer gives thumbs up to fans before beginning her race during Texas A&M's meet against Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at Rec Center Natatorium (Katelynn Ivy/The Battalion)

Showing out on the biggest stage

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 24, 2024
Junior INF Ali Camarillo (2) catches a ground ball during A&M's game against Prairie View on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Olsen Field. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

‘Stay in the moment’

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 21, 2024
Tip off in Reed Arena during Texas A&M's game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Flying under the radar

Ian Curtis, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
March 20, 2024
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Episode 73: The bracketology special

Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore', Justin Chen, and Ian Curtis
March 19, 2024
Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton (27) getting an out on first during Texas A&M’s game against Sam Houston State on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Olsen Field. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Late game unluckiness

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 17, 2024
Senior swimmer Abby Grottle prepares to dive during the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Diving into NCAA Championships

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 13, 2024
Junior OF Braden Montgomery (6) rounds third base after a home run during Texas A&M's game against Texas at Disch-Falk Field on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Aggies tame Tigers with 7-4 win

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 6, 2024
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Episode 72: Too late for the tourney? (Men’s/Women’s Basketball)

Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen
March 5, 2024
Students sway to the war hymn before Texas A&M's game against Arkansas on Feb. 20, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

Winners and losers: (Pre) March Madness has begun

Justin Chen, Mathias Cubillan, and Braxton Dore'
March 4, 2024
Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) reacts after hitting a grand slam during Texas A&M’s game against Arizona State on Sunday, March. 3, 2024 at Globe Life Field. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies give Sun Devils a second baptism with 10-5 victory

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 3, 2024
Texas A&M pitcher Ryan Prager (18) delivers a pitch during Texas A&M’s game against Arizona State on Friday, March. 1, 2024 at Globe Life Field. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Kings of the mound — again

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
March 2, 2024
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Episode 70: A picture is worth a thousand words (Sports photography)

Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
February 27, 2024
Houston F Ja'Vier Francis (5) pops up for the ball during Texas A&M's game against Houston on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Winners and losers: Shakeup in the Top 5

Luke White, Justin Chen, and Hunter Mitchell
February 26, 2024
Aggie swimmer competes in the Men 100 Butterfly during Texas A&M's meet against Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at Rec Center Natatorium (Katelynn Ivy/The Battalion)

A dive into top five

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 24, 2024
Senior swimmer Charlotte Longbottom takes a breath during the Women's 200 LC Meter IM at the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Stepping up in crunch time

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 24, 2024
Senior swimmer Charlotte Longbottom surfaces during the Women's 200 LC Meter IM at the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Going for gold

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 22, 2024
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Episode 69: Nice starts to the season (Baseball/Softball)

Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
February 22, 2024
Junior Trey Dickey swims in the Men 500 LC Meter Freestyle during the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Time shavin,’ point scorin’

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 21, 2024
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Episode 68: rebound and regroup (men’s and women’s basketball)

Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen, and Braxton Dore'
February 20, 2024
Junior diving Rhett Hensley enters the water after completing his 1 meter dive during Texas A&M's swim meet against UIW on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at Rec Center Natatorium. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Diving into SECs headfirst

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 19, 2024
Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) slides into home base during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Warmin’ up in the cold

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 17, 2024
Houston F Ja'Vier Francis (5) pops up for the ball during Texas A&M's game against Houston on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Around the Country: Big games in the Big 12

Eli Meschko, Ian Curtis, and Justin Chen
February 15, 2024
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Episode 67: locked and reloaded (baseball preview)

Hunter Mitchell and Justin Chen
February 15, 2024
Sophomore OF Jace LaViolette (17) points to third base during A&M's Open Practice at Olsen Field on Tuesday, Feb. 13. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

New season with a new look

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 14, 2024
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Episode 66: A mad dash to March (Basketball)

Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
February 13, 2024
Senior F Henry Coleman III (15) gurads Florida Graduate G Zyon Pullin (0) during Texas A&M's game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Reed Arena

College basketball winners and losers: SEC teams make their mark

Eli Meschko, Justin Chen, and Hunter Mitchell
February 12, 2024
Sophomore OF Keely Williams (18) hits the ball during Texas A&M's game against Valpo on Feb. 10, 2024 at Davis Diamond.

Going, going, gone

Andrew Paredes and Justin Chen
February 10, 2024
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Episode 65: new hosts, experienced teams (Softball preview)

Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
February 8, 2024
Senior Bobbi Kennett surfaces while swimming in the Women 200 LC Meter IM during the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Last one, fast one

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
February 2, 2024
Texas A&M starting five during Texas A&M’s game against Missouri on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Men’s basketball

Justin Chen, Braxton Dore', and Eli Meschko
January 26, 2024
Aggie swimmer competes in the Men 100 Butterfly during Texas A&M's meet against Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at Rec Center Natatorium (Katelynn Ivy/The Battalion)

Just keep winning

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
January 20, 2024
Senior swimmer Abby Grottle prepares to dive during the 2023 Art Adamson Invitational at the Texas A&M Natatorium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Staying hot in the cold

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
January 12, 2024
Freshman LB Taurean York (21) runs before Texas A&M's game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the country: Week 12

Justin Chen, Braxton Dore', Cade Harris, and Ian Curtis
November 13, 2023
Junior DL Shemar Turner (5) attempts to block a pass during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Satuday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Around the country: Week 11

Justin Chen, Eli Meschko, and Ian Curtis
November 6, 2023
The crowd saws Varisty's horns off during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Satuday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Around the country: Week 10

Luke White, Eli Meschko, Ian Curtis, and Justin Chen
November 1, 2023
Freshman WR Raymond Cottrell (11) anf graduate LB Sam Mathews (12) help graduate LB Ainias Smith (0) up after his run during Texas A&M's game against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country: Week 7

Ian Curtis, Justin Chen, and Eli Meschko
October 10, 2023
Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) gets tackled during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the Country – Week 6

Ian Curtis, Braxton Dore', and Justin Chen
October 3, 2023
The team huddles together prior to the a game vs. Stanford at the NCAA Women's Quarterfinals in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

A&M women’s tennis starts fall play in Houston at ROCC Fall Invitational

Justin Chen, Sports Writer
September 15, 2023
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