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All content by By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
Journalism senior and Battalion sportswriter Alex Miller started writing for the paper the summer before his freshman year.

The ride is over, but home is home

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 9, 2019
Dave South announced his first Aggie football game in 1985.Over the years, South has also announced baseball and basketball. 

Memories from behind the microphone

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
October 10, 2019
In addition to its trailer, Donut Darlin’ shares a concession stand with Blake’s Steaks behind section 242 in Kyle Field.

Aggie-owned donut business among new stadium vendors

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
September 19, 2019
Texas A&M approved the sale of alcohol in Kyle Field after the SEC lifted the ban on May 31.

Alcohol sales open in Kyle Field, but not near student sections

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
August 25, 2019
95,855 fans gathered in Kyle Field to watch Texas A&M take on Northwestern State.

Why A&M isn’t playing Texas

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 23, 2019
Freshman Chris Weber is a left-handed pitcher on the Texas A&M baseball team who is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering. Weber hopes to eventually work for NASA.

Out-dueled: Aggies fall to Georgia 2-0 on walk-off homer

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 22, 2019
Sophomore Asa Lacy laughs with his teammates during the game against Missouri on March 29 at Olsen Field.

Lacy freed, Aggies turn to weekend starter in SEC Tournament opener against Florida

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 20, 2019
In Olsen FIeld, the Aggies are 20-8-1 for the season.

Fit to host? Aggies vying for regional host bid ahead of SEC tournament

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 20, 2019
Braden Shewmake, junior infielder, runs to third.

No. 17 Aggies still trying to find their way ahead of road series against Alabama

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 10, 2019
Freshman second baseman Ty Coleman throws out a runner at first base after fielding a ground ball. 

Lack of offense troubles No. 14 Aggies in loss to No. 6 Mississippi State, 4-0

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 3, 2019
Over 4,400 fans attended the 3-hour game.

Thursday baseball game against Mississippi State postponed, double-header slated for Friday

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 2, 2019
Junior Braden Shewmake contributed three runs batted in for the team. 

No. 14 Aggies face No. 6 Mississippi State with new batting lineup

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 1, 2019
Freshman Chris Weber is a left-handed pitcher on the Texas A&M baseball team who is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering. Weber hopes to eventually work for NASA.

Rocket Man

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 24, 2019
Freshman Ty Coleman rounds second base and heads for home on a home run hit by junior Mikey Hoehner during the game against the University of Texas on April 2 at Disch-Falk Field in Austin.

Keeping pace

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 24, 2019
Sports writer Alex Miller says the hiring of a new athletic director could shift the trajectory of A&M sports.

Texas A&M’s next choice for athletic director will serve as a pivotal decision

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 23, 2019
Junior shortstop Braden Shewmake currently leads the Aggies with 52 hits and 32 RBI.

Next stop: South Carolina

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 17, 2019
Junior Mikey Hoehner is batting .308 this season and has hit three home runs.

Showdown on Family Weekend

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 12, 2019
Journalism junior Alex Miller is from College Station and grew up with a love for A&M.

My ring represents home

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 11, 2019
Sophomore shortstop Braden Shewmake finished the evening with one putout and one assist.

Shorthanded: No. 9 Aggies banged up ahead of matchup against No. 12 Texas in Austin

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 1, 2019
Junior shortstop Braden Shewmake had two hits on the day.

No. 13 Aggies overcome early deficit to down Kentucky, 5-3

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 22, 2019
Junior shortstop Braden Shewmake rounds the bases after hitting the second Aggie home run inside Minute Maid Park against the Baylor Bears.

Turning the corner

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 1, 2019
Junior pitcher John Doxakis threw for eight innings against the Baylor Bears including 12 strikeouts and a 0.43 era.

Doxakis delivers dandy, Aggies down No. 12 Baylor, 5-2

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 1, 2019
John Doxakis only allowed one hit in 7 innings.

Aggies grind out 3-1 win over UIC

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
February 22, 2019
Junior Kyle Richardson pitched for relief in the eighth inning, striking out two batters.

Aggies rolling into second weekend with 5-0 season start

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
February 21, 2019
John Doxakis only allowed one hit in 7 innings.

Starting strong

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
February 15, 2019
Sophomore shortstop Braden Shewmake had two runs and two hits in his five at bats.

Aggies open 2019 season behind rare trio of left-handed starting pitchers

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
February 14, 2019
Mike Elko

A&M DC Mike Elko emphasizes fundamentals in new defensive system

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
August 12, 2018
The ticket pull line outside of Kyle Field got its first members before noon on Sunday. Kick-off for Saturday's game against Alabama is set for 6:15 PM and will be broadcasted on ESPN.

Ticket pull changes for Northwestern State game

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
August 7, 2018
Sophomore quarterbacks Kellen Mond and Nick Starkel warm up their arms with the other quarterbacks during the first day of Fall Camp.

Quarterback battle continues as Aggies open Fall Camp

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
August 2, 2018
Tour de France

Pedaling to Paris

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 23, 2018
AmberPark

Putt for gold

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 23, 2018
Johnny Manziel served as quarterback for both teams.

Manziel traded, to play under former A&M HC Mike Sherman

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 22, 2018
Sophomore Trayveon Williams had 17 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown.

A&M tabbed fourth in West in preseason poll

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 20, 2018
Head Coach Nick Saban said after the game that this was one played in a tough atmosphere.

SEC coaches respectful of Fisher’s league re-entrance

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 19, 2018
Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher finished National Signing Day with the No. 16 recruiting class in the country.

Back in the SEC, Fisher ready to take on league

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 16, 2018
Texas A&M 2019 tight end commit Baylor Cupp competed at the Texas State 7on7 Championships this weekend.

Three A&M commits compete at Texas State 7on7 Championships

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
July 2, 2018
Senior Maddie Szeryk tied for fifth at 6-over-par at the Trinity Forest Invitational.

Women’s golf hires USC’s Andrea Gaston as new head coach

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 21, 2018
Jeff Reynolds

Jeff Reynolds joins men’s basketball coaching staff

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 21, 2018
Nolan Hoffman

Moving to the major league

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 11, 2018
San Antonio Spurs broadcast member Andrew Monaco will be Texas A&M's new play-by-play radio announcer for football and men's basketball.

Andrew Monaco hired as new ‘Voice of the Aggies’

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 8, 2018
Senior pitcher Kaylor Chafin threw only one out in the first inning in his last game as an Aggie.

First inning woes doom A&M in season-ending 9-7 loss to Indiana

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 3, 2018
Junior pitcher Mitchell Kilkenny threw the first four innings for the Aggies and his record is now 8-5.

Pitching struggles stump Aggies in 8-3 loss to No. 13 Texas

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 2, 2018
Sophomore Logan Foster had three hits and two RBI in his five at bats.

Doxakis deals, bats boom as Aggies top Indiana 10-3

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
June 1, 2018
The Texas A&M baseball team sways during the War Hymn before the Tuesday matchup with the University of Texas.

Aggies staying focused on Indiana despite looming matchup against Texas

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 31, 2018
Dave South announced his first Aggie football game in 1985.Over the years, South has also announced baseball and basketball. 

Longtime A&M radio announcer Dave South to receive Chris Schenkel Award

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 30, 2018
Sophomore shortstop Braden Shewmake is second on the team in batting with a .329 average for the season.

Ready for Regionals

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 29, 2018
 Sophomore shortstop Braden Shewmake rounds first base after getting a hit. 

Aggies tabbed 3-seed in Austin Regional, will face Indiana

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 28, 2018
Junior pitcher Mitchell Kilkenny started the game for the Aggies. He pitched nearly five innings with eight hits and zero strikeouts.

Aggies fall to Ole Miss in SEC Tourney semis, 2-1

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 26, 2018
Admon Gilder scored 10 points in the Aggies' 99-82 loss.

Gilder to return for senior season

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 26, 2018
Freshman Asa Lacy was the starting pitcher. 

Powerful pitching pushes Aggies past Georgia, 7-0

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 23, 2018
Senior center fielder Erica Russell finished the night 2-for-2 with 3 RBI.

Explosive fifth sends A&M to Super Regionals with 10-4 win over Baylor

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
May 20, 2018
Sophomore pitcher John Doxakis had 7 strikeouts against the Rebels. 

Doxakis delivers, Aggie bats explode in 9-2 win over No. 17 LSU

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
April 6, 2018
During the DePaul University Blue Demons vs. Texas A&M University Aggies NCAA women’s college basketball tournament second-round game at Reed Arena on Sunday March 18, 2018 in College Station, Texas.

Carter’s game winning three-pointer seals 17 point comeback for A&M

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 18, 2018
Michael Helman runs home after hitting the ball out of the park.

Early runs aid Aggies to sweep Long Beach State in 5-1 win

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 11, 2018
Sophomore Logan Foster had a .364 hitting average in game three.

A&M bats explode in 19-1 win over Long Beach State

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 10, 2018
Junior Nolan Hoffman pitched for two innings, earning the save.

Aggies solve Long Beach State’s Andrews, win series opener 3-1

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
March 9, 2018
Freshmen Guard TJ Starks dribbles past the defense to score.

Starks surging with newfound confidence at point guard

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
February 2, 2018
Sophomore forward Robert Williams made the 109th block of his career Tuesday night against Ole Miss.

Aggies fall to No. 5 Kansas, 79-68

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 28, 2018
Robert Williams was 8-for-9 in field goals and 2-for-3 in free throws.

Big games from big men lead Aggies to first SEC win

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 16, 2018
Freshman guard Chennedy Carter was 9-for-31 against Tennessee.

Women’s hoops fall to Georgia in OT, 92-84

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 14, 2018
Chennedy Carter was 3-for-7 in free throws.

Women’s hoops hopes to continue winning ways against Georgia

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 14, 2018
Junior guard Admon Gilder scored 14 points against Prairie View.

Aggies commit too many mistakes in loss to No. 24 Tennessee

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 13, 2018
Graduate student guard Duane Wilson went 9-9 in free throws made.

Men’s hoops hopes to end losing skid at No. 24 Tennessee

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 13, 2018
Freshman guard Chennedy Carter with senior center Khaalia Hillsman and junior guard Danni Williams during Wednesday night's close game against visiting Rice.

Women’s basketball hosts touted No. 6 Tennessee

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 11, 2018
Junior forward DJ Hogg finished with 12 points for the Aggies.

Aggies drop fourth-straight in 74-73 heartbreaker at No. 21 Kentucky

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 9, 2018
Junior guard Admon Gilder scored 14 points against Prairie View.

Aggies hope to be closer to full strength against No. 21 Kentucky

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 8, 2018
Junior center Tyler Davis winces in pain after being hit in the face.

Late threes lead LSU past A&M, 69-68

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 6, 2018
Texas A&M's maroon football helmet. 

Aggies hire Notre Dame’s Mike Elko as defensive coordinator

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 4, 2018
Freshmen guards Savion Flagg and Jay Jay Chandler played for a combined 23 minutes.

Aggies unable to muster enough momentum to overcome Florida in 83-66 loss

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
January 2, 2018
Redshirt freshman Nick Starkel takes a quick snap as the last minutes of the game start turning into seconds.

Belk Bowl shows bright future for A&M QB-WR duo

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 30, 2017
Camron Buckley

Aggies fall short in thriller to Wake Forest, 55-52

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 29, 2017
Senior safety and captain Armani Watts is Texas A&M's active career leader in tackles with 241 in his first three seasons.

Two starters out for Belk Bowl

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 29, 2017
New Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher said he has no timeline on naming a new defensive coordinator.

Fisher has “no timeline” on naming defensive coordinator

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 28, 2017
Senior safety Armani Watts walks out onto the field at Tiger Stadium for the Saturday night match up against LSU.

Watts game time decision against Wake Forest

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 28, 2017
Guard graduate student Duane Wilson makes his way past Northern Kentucky players after a quick turnover.

Short-handed Aggies run past Buffalo late, 89-73

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 21, 2017
Junior forward DJ Hogg was 50 percent from 3-point range.

Three men’s basketball players suspended prior to tip-off

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 21, 2017
Texas A&M's maroon football helmet. 

Aggies ink eight players in Early Signing Period

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 20, 2017
Junior Wide Receiver Christian Kirk catches a 60-yd touchdown pass.

Kirk keeps sights on bowl game, not NFL Draft

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 20, 2017
Freshman forward Savion Flagg recorded his first career double-double, scoring 12 points while grabbing 10 rebounds.

Depleted Aggies survive scare from Northern Kentucky, 64-58

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 19, 2017
Senior defensive-lineman Zaycoven Henderson races around the offensive line to reach the quarterback. The Aggies would finish with 3 sacks. 

Henderson still out indefinitely after release from jail

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 19, 2017
Senior running back Keith Ford had seven rushing attempts for seven yards.

Aggies trudge through transition of ‘roller coaster season’

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 19, 2017
Freshman Point Guard Chennedy Carter outruns a West Virginia defender to score.

Carter named espnW’s National Player of the Week

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 18, 2017
Junior guard Admon Gilder finished the game against UTRGV with 17 points and four assists in only 24 minutes of action.

Gilder out 2-3 weeks with knee injury

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 18, 2017
Junior center Tyler Davis scored 23 points against Savannah State.

Aggies strong from deep in 113-66 rout of Savannah State

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 13, 2017
Texas A&M Athletic Director Scott Woodward said his top and only candidate to fill the Aggies’ coaching vacancy was Jimbo Fisher, whom Woodward eventually was able to hire. 

Woodward wows naysayers with hire

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 4, 2017
Together, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, Board of Regents Chairman Charles W. Schwartz, Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young and Athletic Director Scott Woodward worked together to sign the Aggies’ new head football coach, Jimbo Fisher, to a record contract. 

Aggies lure Fisher away from FSU with historic, lucrative deal

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 4, 2017
Redshirt freshman quarterback Nick Starkel hands the ball of to sophomore running back Trayveon Williams during the game against LSU on November 25, 2017.

Aggies to face Wake Forest in Belk Bowl

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
December 3, 2017
(left to right) Juniors Tyler Davis and Admon Gilder celebrate with sophomore Robert Williams after a play during A&M’s exhibition game against Texas Oct. 25 in Houston. The game was held to raise money for Rebuild Texas, which benefits hurricane relief efforts. 

Men’s basketball rises to No. 9 in rankings

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 27, 2017
Texas A&M's maroon football helmet. 

Board of Regents call special meeting to discuss “new football coach”

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 27, 2017
Kevin Sumlin was named SEC Coach of the Year in 2012 after finishing the year with an 11-2 record a national ranking of fifth in the final AP Poll. 

Thank you, Kevin Sumlin

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 27, 2017
Jimbo Fisher is in his eleventh season at Florida State, his eighth as their head coach. 

With Kevin Sumlin out, where does Texas A&M go from here?

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 27, 2017
Graduate transfer Duane Wilson scored 22 points against Penn State.

Aggies run away with 75-59 win over No. 10 USC

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 26, 2017
Senior LSU quarterback Danny Etling passed for a career-high 347 yards against the Aggies.

ANALYSIS: LSU QB Etling electrifies A&M secondary again

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 26, 2017
Junior forward DJ Hogg looks to pass the ball inside.

Hogg leads A&M to 81-65 victory over Pepperdine

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 24, 2017
Graduate transfer Duane Wilson scored 22 points against Penn State.

Aggies win Legends Classic with 98-87 victory over Penn State

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 21, 2017
Junior Tyler Davis and sophomore Robert Williams both earned preseason honors. Davis was named preseason second team All-SEC and Williams was named `preseason first team All-SEC. 

Williams superb in return from suspension, Aggies defeat Oklahoma State, 72-55

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 20, 2017
The Texas A&M football team celebrates its 31-24 win over Ole Miss by singing the Aggie War Hymn after the game.

Aggies squeeze past Ole Miss, 31-24

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 18, 2017
(left to right) Juniors Tyler Davis and Admon Gilder celebrate with sophomore Robert Williams after a play during A&M’s exhibition game against Texas Oct. 25 in Houston. The game was held to raise money for Rebuild Texas, which benefits hurricane relief efforts. 

Back Home

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 16, 2017
Junior guard Admon Gilder splits the defenders and goes up to lay the ball in. 

Men’s basketball jumps in poll, Gilder earns SEC honors

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 13, 2017
Redshirt Freshman Nick Starkel attempts to throw the ball past a New Mexico defender.

ANALYSIS: Starkel scorches New Mexico secondary

By Alex Miller @AlexMill20
November 11, 2017
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