Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison walks across the sideline during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Junior S Nisa Buzlutepe (11) and L/DS Lauren Hogan (8) search for the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Sophomore L/DS Ava Underwood (12) sets the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Junior S Nisa Buzlutepe (11) sets the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morrison speaks to the assistant coaches during Texas A&M’s timeout against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Sophomore L/DS Ava Underwood (12) recieves the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Texas A&M celebrates after winning the first set during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
A double exposure image of head coach Jamie Morrison and a fan’s chef apron signed by all the players during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
The Aggies cheer on the team on the court during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
A fan holds up a “let him cook” sign with a photo of Texas A&M head coach Jamie Morison during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Graduate OH Caroline Meuth (16) digs the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Sophomore L/DS Ava Underwood (12) celebrates with the teaam during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Junior S Nisa Buzlutepe (10) bigs the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Texas A&M head coach Jaime Morrison questions the referee’s call during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Senior L/DS Lauren Hogan (8) sets the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Sophomore L/DS Ava Underwood (12) sets the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
The team celebrates after winning a point during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Texas A&M fans celebrate during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
Junior S Nisa Buzlutepe (11) spikes the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
Senior MB Nnedi Okammor (6) celebrates with Freshman OH Kennedy Martin (18) and Graduate S Kennedy Muff (14) uring Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
The Aggies discuss after the Gators scored a point during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
Aggie Coach Jamie Morrison high fives and consoles the Aggies after Texas A&M’s loss against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
The Gators and the Aggies shake hands after Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
Senior L Elli McKissock (23) spikes the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
Freshman OH Bianna Muoeneke (13) spikes the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
Sophomore OPP Logan Lednicky (9) hits the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Pranay Dhoopar/The Battalion)
Photo by Pranay Dhoopar
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Sopomore MB Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (1) and sophomore OPP Logan Lednicky (9) block the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Florida on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)
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Ishika Samant, Former Photo Chief
Ishika Samant served multiple roles at The Battalion as photo chief, managing editor, multimedia editor and social media editor through her tenure from 2021 to 2024.
Pranay Dhoopar, Multimedia Editor
What's good, my name is Pranay Dhoopar and I am a sophomore studying mechatronics engineering. I don't really know how I ended up here, but it's super fun. I just like make pictures and some times they look cool. I joined The Battalion in January of 2023 and since then have worked on many sports newspapers and magazines. It's pretty fun. I also make music videos and DJ.
Check out my instagram for all my work in arts:
https://www.instagram.com/dahoopermedia/
