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All content by By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
Promotional picture of the final season of HBO's series "Succession."

Review: ‘Succession’ wrapping up in its final season

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 14, 2023
Sports writer Brad Bennett will graduate from Texas A&M with a Bachelor’s in sport management and minors in business and communication on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m.

End of the road

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 7, 2023
Junior 3B Trevor Werner (28) runs towards home plate after freshman LF Jace LaViolette (17) hit a double to left center during Texas A&M's game against Sam Houston State at Olsen Field on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Missed opportunities spoil A&M’s comeback bid

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 28, 2023
Sophomore INF Koko Wooley (3) hits a double during Texas A&M's game against Texas State at Davis Diamond on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

A&M softball run rules Texas State

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 19, 2023
Senior Trey Hilderbrand hits the ball at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 1, 2023.

A&M lets it slip away in Oxford

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 10, 2023
Senior Trey Hilderbrand hits the ball at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 1, 2023.

‘Tremendous potential’

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 3, 2023
Senior Morgan Smith (23) swings her to hit the softball at Davis Diamond on Wednesday, March. 1, 2023

A&M shuts out Incarnate Word

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 29, 2023
Senior G Tyrece Radford (23) walks out of the game for the last time during a game vs. Alabama on March 12, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tennessee.

End of the road

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 17, 2023
Graduate G Dexter Dennis (0) shoots a three pointer during a game vs. Alabama on March 12, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tennessee.

A&M gets No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament; Matched up with the Big 10

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 12, 2023
Men's Basketball vs. Alabama

A&M looks to make history

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 12, 2023
Freshman F Solomon Washington (13) dunks the ball during a game vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee.

A&M advances to second consecutive SEC Tournament championship

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 11, 2023
Junior F Henry Coleman (15) shoots a layup during the game vs. Arkansas on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Commentary: How A&M compares to a former heavyweight champion

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 10, 2023
Graduate G Dexter Dennis (0) reacts after the Aggies retain possession of the ball in the final seconds of Texas A&M's game against Arkansas at Reed Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Rubber match in Music City

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 10, 2023
Junior F Andersson Garcia (11) tries to shoot the ball during a game vs. Alabama on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

SEC Tournament preview

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 7, 2023
Junior F Julius Marble (34) watches the ball go out of bounds during a game vs. Tennessee at Reed Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.

A&M’s offense goes cold

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 25, 2023
Graduate G Dexter Dennis (0) reacts after the Aggies retain possession of the ball in the final seconds of Texas A&M's game against Arkansas at Reed Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

A&M grinds out victory over Arkansas

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 16, 2023
Junior F Julius Marble (34) jumps to shoot a layup during Texas A&M's game against Auburn at Reed Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2022.

Commentary: Beware the madness of March

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 15, 2023
Junior F Henry Coleman III (15) jumps to shoot a layup during Texas A&M's game against SMU at Reed Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

A&M falls on the road at Arkansas

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 1, 2023
Senior G Tyrece Radford (23) looks the sideline after a playat Reed Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2023

A&M ends Auburn’s 28-game home winning streak

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 27, 2023
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Criticism: My top 10 movies of all time

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
December 7, 2022
Freshman LB Le'Veon Moss (22) warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

David versus David

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 16, 2022
Sophomore wide receiver Caleb Chapman injured his leg on a 51-yard touchdown reception against Florida on Oct. 10.

A&M to play Florida as both try to salvage season

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 2, 2022
Freshman Fadil Diggs (10) brings down Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs (1) during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

5 takeaways from A&M’s loss to South Carolina

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 24, 2022
Running back Devon Achane running through the end zone for a touchdown.

Bouncing back on offense

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 19, 2022
Sophomore P/OF Grace Uribe (8) hits a ball at Davis Diamond on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Swinging into a new season

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 28, 2022
Junior RB Devon Achane (6) attempts to stiff arm Miami DB James Williams (0) as Williams grabs onto Achane's face mask during Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

A&M’s offense is ready to battle Arkansas at Jerry World

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 21, 2022
Senior LB Sam Mathews (24) reaches to grab the ball in Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

5 takeaways from No. 24 A&M’s win over No. 13 Miami

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 18, 2022
An SEC microphone in the hand of a sideline reporter during the Texas A&M Football vs. Sam Houston game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Around The SEC: Week 3

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 14, 2022
Sophomore DB Jardin Gilbert (20) intercepts a ball thrown by Sam Houston State QB Jordan Yates (13) during the Aggies' game against Sam Houston State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Aggies look to level App State in Week 2

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 8, 2022
Junior Cici Hecht dives to save the ball from hitting the court. 

Set for success

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 6, 2022
Freshman WR Evan Stewart (1) celebrates in Kyle Field on April 9, 2022.

8 players to look for during A&M-Sam Houston

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 2, 2022
Graduate S Elena Karakasi (6) hits a ball blocked by San Diego during the Aggies' match against San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 at Reed Arena.

A&M swept by No. 6 Pittsburgh

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
August 29, 2022
Sports writer Brad Bennett reviews "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty."

Criticism: HBO’s ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
June 17, 2022
Texas A&M men's golf coach Brian Kortan released the Aggies 2021-2022 competition schedule with the first tournament scheduled to take place on Sept. 5. 

A&M men’s golf fell short at NCAA Championship

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 31, 2022
Texas A&M men's golf coach Brian Kortan released the Aggies 2021-2022 competition schedule with the first tournament scheduled to take place on Sept. 5. 

A&M qualifies for NCAA tournament

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 19, 2022
Senior Jayci Goldsmith celebrates after winning her singles match in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA DI Women's Tennis Championship tournament.

A&M women’s tennis moves on to quarterfinals

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 14, 2022
Senior Jayci Goldsmith hits a ball back to Leopoldine Boisseau during their singles match at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Friday, May 6, 2022.

A&M women’s tennis advances to Sweet 16

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 7, 2022
Junior Guido Marson during a break in his match against Siem Woldeab from the University of Texas at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

A&M loses to Arkansas in first round of SEC Tournament

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 21, 2022
Sophomore Raphael Perot celebrates after taking the lead over Richard Ciamarra of the University of Texas at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022.

Florida rains on A&M’s regular season finale

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 18, 2022
Senior pitcher Jacob Palisch (33) throws a pitch during the seventh inning of opening day at Blue Bell Park on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Georgia bites back to even series against A&M

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 16, 2022
The Texas A&M men's golf team earned its third first-place finish of the season at the Aggie Invitational on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10.

A&M men’s golf win big at Aggie Invitational on Masters’ Sunday

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 11, 2022
Senior Jayci Goldsmith's prepares to return the ball. 

A&M women’s tennis’ incredible regular season hits home stretch

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 9, 2022
12th Man Productions employs over 100 student workers, broadcasting all home Texas A&M sporting events. 

Bringing A&M sports into your living room

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 6, 2022
Senior catcher Haley Lee smiles as she runs towards second base. 

A&M softball’s conference struggles continue

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 26, 2022
Sophomore Chloe Stepanek took the 500 Yard Freestyle for the Aggies by 13 seconds.

A&M women’s swim, dive concludes year at NCAA Championships

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 20, 2022
Senior Grace Boston facing off against South Carolina in November, 2020.

No. 1 A&M equestrian makes fast work of Bridgewater

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 12, 2022
Men's golf coach Brian Kortan has been named head coach.

Building consistent winners

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 7, 2022
Senior Jayci Goldsmith's prepares to return the ball. 

A&M women’s tennis comes out on top in ranked matchup

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 7, 2022
Junior Noah Schachter and his doubles partner Pranav Kumar won their fourth consecutive doubles match.

A&M men’s tennis defeats Arkansas to open conference play

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 5, 2022
Texas A&M women's tennis will host their Texas A&M Fall Invitational this weekend.

Another one: A&M women’s tennis ends non-conference schedule with 5-game winning streak

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 28, 2022
Freshman Raphael Perot recorded his third consecutive singles win against South Carolina on Friday.

A&M men’s tennis refuses to end losing streak

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 28, 2022
Senior pitcher and outfielder Makinzy Herzog (24) practices pitching in Davis Diamond on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

A&M refuses to lose

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 20, 2022
Senior pitcher Makinzy Herzog comes into the season ranked second on the team with a batting average of .354 and 13 home runs. 

A&M softball sweeps Aggie Classic Day 2

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 13, 2022
Junior Noah Schachter and his doubles partner Pranav Kumar won their fourth consecutive doubles match.

A&M men’s tennis sees volley of victories

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 31, 2022
Sophomore Pierce Rollins narrowly saves the ball from going out of bounds.

A&M men’s tennis moves to ITA Kick-Off Weekend Championship

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 30, 2022
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No. 13 A&M women’s tennis sweeps Saturday doubleheader

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 23, 2022
Men's Tennis

No. 19 A&M men’s tennis opens spring campaign at Sherwood Intercollegiate

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 19, 2022
Fifth year guard Quenton Jackson (3) shoots a three-pointer late in the second half in Reed Arena on Nov. 30, 2021.

A&M men’s basketball wins comfortably on the road against Oregon State

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
December 19, 2021
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Miller shines in A&M Track and Field season opener

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
December 4, 2021
After dropping the first set, the Aggies won three straight to defeat Missouri in four.

A&M volleyball overcomes slow start to defeat Missouri

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 27, 2021
Junior Isaiah Spiller carries the ball towards the endzone.

5 things to look for in A&M’s regular season finale at LSU

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 24, 2021
Outside hitter Morgan Christon led the Aggies to a victory over Texas State on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The junior recorded a total of 14 kills and two blocks during the match. 

A&M volleyball’s struggles continue after Arkansas

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 18, 2021
Graduate student linebacker Aaron Hansford attempts to block a pass thrown by Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.

5 things to watch for in A&M-PVAMU

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 18, 2021
Junior Malena Lopez starts on her Flats trail.

A&M equestrian defeats UT Martin in road meet

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 13, 2021
Sports writer Grant Gaspard breaks down what to watch out for during Week 5 of SEC football play. 

Around the SEC: Week 11

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 10, 2021
Duke transfer, Henry Coleman III looks for new opportunity for growth and development under head coach Buzz Williams and Texas A&M's basketball program. 

Fresh start, courtside-tailored

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 3, 2021
Junior defensive back Demani Richardson spoke on the importance of younger players gaining valuable experience and playing time following the victory over South Carolina. 

A&M’s defense reaches FBS milestone

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 24, 2021
The Aggies and Gamecocks will go head to head on Saturday, Oct. 23 in Kyle Field with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. 

5 things to look for before A&M hosts South Carolina

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 18, 2021
Quarterback Zach Calzada throws a pass to wide receiver Demond Demas.

Newly decorated A&M offense aiming high for Missouri matchup

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 12, 2021
Men's basketball coach Buzz Williams spoke on the state of the team heading into the 2021-2022 season, with the first exhibition game set to take place on Monday, Nov. 1.

Buzz is back

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 5, 2021
Setter Camille Conner was named player of the match during the Oct. 3 game against the University of Tennessee. The Aggies pulled out the win over the Tennessee Volunteers over five sets. 

A&M volleyball evens Tennessee series with upset win

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
October 4, 2021
Ainias Smith, Chase Lane and Isaiah Spiller celebrate with Demond Demas after his touchdown.

8 players to look for in A&M-Mississippi State matchup

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 30, 2021
Sports writer Brad Bennett surveys Week 4 of SEC plays including much anticipated rematches, old rivalries, and more out of conference play.

Around the SEC Week 4

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 22, 2021
Senior member of the Texas A&M golf team Sam Bennett secured a podium finish at the second tournament of the 2021 season. 

Bennett finishes 3rd at Maridoe Collegiate Invitational

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 16, 2021
Sports writer Grant Gaspard breaks down what to watch out for during Week 5 of SEC football play. 

Around the SEC: Week Two

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
September 9, 2021
Texas A&M's defensive line will rely on experience when they take the field for the 2021 season. 

A&M defense set for favorable match-up against Kent State offense

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
August 31, 2021
Head coach Jo Evans has an overall career record of 1269-684-2 at A&M.

A&M softball’s season ends with tough 9-6 loss to Wichita State

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
June 1, 2021
Junior Austin Bost had five hits in Saturday's doubleheader. 

Aggies drop both games in Saturday doubleheader against Mississippi State

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
May 2, 2021
Junior Austin Bost had five hits in Saturday's doubleheader. 

Aggies’ 6-5 win sets up Sunday rubber match against Tennessee

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 24, 2021
Coming off of a successful freshman year, sophomore outfielder Bre Warren has taken on a newfound sense of confidence as she preps for the 2022 spring season. 

Aggies avoid sweep with 4-3 victory over Ole Miss

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 18, 2021
Freshman pitcher Nathan Dettmer allowed three runs on one hit in 2.1 innings pitched. 

A&M’s losing streak continues with tough 8-6 loss to Sam Houston

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 6, 2021
Senior pitcher Chandler Jozwiak recorded the save in the Aggies' 8-4 win over UT-Arlington. 

A&M offense struggles in 8-2 loss to Missouri

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
April 2, 2021
Sophomore opposite Treyaunna Rush and senior middle blocker Morgan Davis go up for the block.

Aggies end regular season on five-game losing streak

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 26, 2021
Freshman infielder Rylen Wiggins recorded the first home run of her career in the Aggies' loss to Florida to close out the regular season. 

Aggies’ 6-1 loss to LSU marks end of 10-game win streak

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 21, 2021
Sophomore opposite hitter Lauren Davis recorded 15 kills against Missouri.

Aggies lose close matchup at Missouri, record third consecutive loss

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 21, 2021
Junior Makinzy Herzog had a bases-clearing three-run RBI during the Aggies' five-run third inning.

Aggies sweep second day of Davis Diamond Classic

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 14, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Claire Jeter set career-highs in kills (24), hitting percentage (.407) and digs (6) against Georgia.

Aggies earn 3-1 road win over Georgia

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 13, 2021
The Aggies will head into the weekend against Georgia with an 8-4 record and will look to minimize errors and maintain success on the court. 

Aggies hope to continue win streak with road matches against Georgia

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 11, 2021
Graduate student Kelsey Broadus ended the game against Campbell with 12 strikeouts and her first career no hitter. 

A&M splits Saturday doubleheader

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 6, 2021
Baseball Aggie Leadoff

A&M coach Rob Childress earns 600th career win

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 6, 2021
Will Frizzell had a pair of home runs in A&M's win over Tarleton State.

Aggies look forward to home series against New Mexico State

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
March 4, 2021
Senior right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller pitched five scoreless innings for the Aggies against Oklahoma.

Aggies use seven-run first inning to coast to 8-1 win over Oklahoma

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 28, 2021
Junior Makinzy Herzog had a bases-clearing three-run RBI during the Aggies' five-run third inning.

Strong offensive performance propels Aggies to third consecutive win

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 28, 2021
Brett Minnich, a sophomore outfielder, runs to first.

A&M bounces back to win series finale

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 22, 2021
Will Frizzell had a pair of home runs in A&M's win over Tarleton State.

A&M drops first two of weekend series

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
February 21, 2021
Senior Riley McQuaid gets ready for SMU's serve.

A&M bounces back with home doubleheader sweep

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 31, 2021
Senior Carlos Aguilar closed out A&M's match against Pepperdine with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Guy Den Ouden.

No. 11 Aggies open ITA Kick Off Weekend with shut out win over No. 21 Pepperdine

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 24, 2021
The Student Recreation Center is currently open at 50 percent capacity.

A&M racquetball hopes for return to normalcy

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
January 18, 2021
Northwestern State recap

Aggies break two program records in nonconference finale

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
December 29, 2020
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A&M wrestling team sets sights on new year

By Brad Bennett @Brad_Bennett13
November 18, 2020
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