The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion
Aggieland Yearbook $75.00 sale
The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion
Aggieland Yearbook $75.00 sale
The Student News Site of Texas A&M University - College Station

The Battalion
Aggieland Yearbook $75.00 sale
All content by By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
Junior G Sahara Jones (24) shoots the ball during A&M's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Reed Arena on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

Aggies drop close contest to Little Rock

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 6, 2022
Junior RB Devon Achane (6) heads to the sidelines after scoring a touchdown during A&M's game against LSU at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.

Devon Achane declares for NFL Draft

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 6, 2022
Freshman RB LJ Johnson Jr. (34) rushes for one yard to score the first touchdown of Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

November’s ins and outs of A&M Athletics

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 1, 2022
Laura "Bird" Kuhn discusses strategy with the Texas A&M volleyball team during a timeout. 

Bird Kuhn ‘relieved of duties’ as A&M volleyball coach

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 21, 2022
Junior F Henry Coleman III (15) dunks on the ACU basket after forcing a turnover during Texas A&M's game against ACU at Reed Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022.

A&M dodges last-place finish at Myrtle Beach Invitational

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 20, 2022
Senior WR Jalen Preston (5) helps up freshman WR Evan Stewart (1) during a game against Florida at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

It’s been a minute, man

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 16, 2022
Freshman DB Jacoby Matthews (14) stops an Alabama run during Texas A&M's game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

5 players to look for during A&M-Auburn

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 10, 2022
Senior G Tyrece Radford (23) walks out as the starting lineup is announced before the start of Texas A&M's game against ULM at Reed Arena on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

Aggies open basketball season with blowout win

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 7, 2022
Freshman WR Evan Stewart (1) completes a pass from sophomore QB Haynes King (13) for a first down during Texas A&M's game against Florida at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

4 takeaways from A&M’s loss to Florida

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 5, 2022
Senior TE Max Wright (42) is unable to complete a pass from sophomore QB Haynes King (13) during Texas A&M's game against Florida at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

A&M loses to Florida 41-24

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 5, 2022
Coach Jimbo Fisher walks back to the locker room after Texas A&M's game against Ole Miss at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

Young talent shows out, falls short against No. 15 Ole Miss

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 29, 2022
The Aggies walk out onto Kyle Field before A&M's game against Sam Houston State at Kyle Field on Sept. 3, 2022.

A&M hosts Ole Miss amid mid-season slide

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 26, 2022
Sophomore Mary Stoiana prepares to serve the ball to Camille Townsend of A&M-Corpus Christi during their singles match at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Aggie women’s tennis concludes Texas A&M Fall Invitational

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 24, 2022
Defensive lineman Tyree Johnson sacking Zeb Noland to bring about 4th down for the Gamecocks.

Defense slowing down South Carolina

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 19, 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 8

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 19, 2022
Freshman Giulio Perego returns a ball to Chih Chi Huang from the University of Texas at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022.

Men’s tennis finds succes at ITA Regional Tournament

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 19, 2022
Rice D Carsyn Martz (20) blocks the shot of sophomore F Maile Haynes (8) during Texas A&M's match against Rice at Ellis Field on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.

Aggies host Auburn for much-needed home win

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 12, 2022
Junior Carson Branstine hits a ball during her doubles match with freshman Mary Stoiana at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

3 Aggies fall in quarterfinals of ITA Championships

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 12, 2022
A&M coach Jimbo Fisher prepares to take the field with his team before the start of Texas A&M's game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

3 seconds, 2 yards, 1 dream

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 8, 2022

A&M falls short against Alabama 24-20

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 8, 2022
Junior 3B Trevor Werner (28) swings at a ball during Game 11 of the Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

A&M releases 2023 baseball schedule

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 6, 2022
Junior QB Max Johnson (14) licks his finger before the snap during the Southwest Classic on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Max Johnson likely to miss season with a broken hand

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
October 6, 2022
Junior DB Jaylon Jones (17) lines up to cover Arkansas WR Matt Landers (3) during the Southwest Classic on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Dogging Mississippi State’s passing game

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 28, 2022
Sophomore Devon Achane sprints down the track during the 60m race at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championship on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

A&M track schedule released, no home events announced due to construction

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 28, 2022
Junior RB Devon Achane (6) runs through the Arkansas defensive line during the Southwest Classic on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

5 takeaways from A&M-Arkansas: Southwest Classic

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 25, 2022
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher reacts after senior WR Ainias Smith (0) drops a pass during A&M’s game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Commentary: Aggies’ strength must lie in adaptive expertise

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 21, 2022
Sophomore LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) tackles Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke (9) as he throws the ball away during Texas A&M's game against Miami at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Aggies’ defense looks to corral the Hogs

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 21, 2022
App State's Nick Ross (4) grabs freshman WR Chris Marshall (10) at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022.

4 A&M freshmen facing disciplinary action versus Miami

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 17, 2022
Freshman WR Chris Marshall (10) gets tackled to the ground at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Aggie defense looks to regain lost ground versus Miami

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 14, 2022
Senior yell leader Nathan Drain cheers on junior RB Devon Achane (6) at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

4 takeaways from A&M’s loss to App State

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 10, 2022
Sports writer Ryne Ryskoski breaks down the winners of the early signing period in the SEC.

Around the SEC: Week 2

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 7, 2022
Football Preview.jpg

New team ready to tackle season

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 6, 2022
Sophomore QB Haynes King (13) rushes down the field during the Aggies' game against Sam Houston State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Jimbo’s triple option: A&M’s QB problem

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 6, 2022
FrontCover_SS22 Final.png

Letter from the sports editor

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 6, 2022
Graduate student D Karlina Sample (21) kicks the ball down Ellis Field on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

Aggies stay undefeated with Ohio State tie

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 4, 2022
Sophomore WR Yulkeith Brown (8) completes a pass from sophomore QB Haynes King (13) during the Aggies' game against Sam Houston State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

A&M beats Sam Houston in six-hour contest

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 3, 2022
Sports Editor Ryan Faulkner discusses why the NCAA should implement two bye weeks into football schedules.

College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
September 2, 2022
Junior midfielder Kate Colvin sends the ball to the back of the net for the Aggies' fifth goal of the night.

Aggies stay undefeated with win versus Sam Houston

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
August 25, 2022
Sophomore DB Antonio Johnson (27) and senior DB Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) tackle LSU WR Jaray Jenkins in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Antonio Johnson named to AP preseason All-America team

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
August 22, 2022
Sports Editor Ryan Faulkner discusses why the NCAA should implement two bye weeks into football schedules.

Assembling next recruiting class

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
August 2, 2022
Junior wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) during the Texas A&M vs. South Carolina football game on Oct. 23, 2021. Smith was arrested July 20 for unlawfully possessing a firearm, marijuana and driving while intoxicated.

Ainias Smith arrested for DWI and possession

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
July 20, 2022
Redshirt sophomore QB Zach Calzada (10) throws the ball during the Aggies' game against LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Decade of dedication in SEC

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
July 5, 2022
Junior RF Brett Minnich (23) sits by the dugout after the Aggies' season was ended by the University of Oklahoma at Charles Schwab Field on June 22, 2022.

A&M’s historic season ends in Omaha

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
June 22, 2022
Sophomore righty Nathan Dettmer (35) and graduate catcher Troy Claunch (12) celebrate 5-1 win over Notre Dame to avoid elimination from College World Series on Tuesday, June 21.

‘Don’t let the Aggies win one’

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
June 21, 2022
Junior CF Jordan Thompson (31) stomps his foot on home plate after hitting a game-tying home run at Olsen Field on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Aggies face Irish in CWS elimination game

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
June 20, 2022
The Texas A&M baseball team celebrates advancing to College World Series on Saturday, June 11.

Horns downed in Omaha

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
June 19, 2022
Senior Kim Dow runs the women's 800m at E.B. Cushing Stadium on April 30, 2022.

Aggies take on Outdoor Championship

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
June 7, 2022
A&M coach Jo Evans takes the field as the Aggies take on the Crimson Tide at Davis Diamond on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Softball coach Jo Evans’ contract to not be renewed

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
May 23, 2022
Junior OF Brett Minnich (23) walks back to the dugout after scoring a run during the Aggies' game against Mississippi State at Olsen Field on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

A&M baseball lays claim to its first SEC West title

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
May 22, 2022
Graduate OF Dylan Rock (27) sweeps off junior 3B Trevor Werner (28) during his postgame interview.

Brooms came out against reigning baseball champs

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
May 15, 2022
Graduate student LB Aaron Hansford (1) tackles LSU QB Max Johnson (14) at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Aaron Hansford signed by the Dallas Cowboys

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 29, 2022
Graduate student DL Micheal Clemons (2) sacks LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Micheal Clemons drafted to the New York Jets

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 29, 2022
Tight end Jalen Wydermyer celebrating in the end zone.

Jalen Wydermyer signed by the Buffalo Bills

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 29, 2022
Senior defensive end Tyree Johnson recorded two sacks and a forced fumble in A&M's 20-3 victory over the Auburn Tigers.

Tyree Johnson signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 29, 2022
Running back Isaiah Spiller on the field following Texas A&M's upset victory over Alabama.

Isaiah Spiller drafted to the Los Angeles Chargers

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 29, 2022

Isaiah Spiller aims to ‘prove the doubters wrong’

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 26, 2022
Junior Renee McBryde follows through after hitting a backhand shot.

Aggies aiming for third trophy in one season

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 24, 2022
Texas A&M introduced its new women's basketball coach, Joni Taylor, on Wednesday, March 23 in Reed Arena.

A&M women’s basketball dognaps trio of Bulldogs for 2022

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 20, 2022
Senior Lisa Bricker helped the Aggies get in the win column against No. 7 SMU with a score of 69 in Reigning.

A&M equestrian ends season as national runners-up

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 17, 2022
Sophomore QB Haynes King (13) throws the ball in Kyle Field on April 9, 2022.

Commentary: Are we overthinking A&M’s quarterback battle?

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 10, 2022
Opinion columnist Zach Freeman discusses concerns following the announcement of the Centennial Campaign.

Texas A&M football tacks on another 5-star

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
April 1, 2022
Junior pitcher Micah Dallas (34) pitches while sophomore infielder/outfielder Jack Moss (9) watches at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

A&M baseball to ride wave of momentum against Crimson Tide

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 30, 2022
Senior Jayci Goldsmith and her partner graduate Tatiana Makarova defeated their opponents with a score 6-3. 

Texas A&M women’s tennis sweeps No. 7 team in nation

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 28, 2022
Sophomore Devon Achane before the start of the men's 200m race at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championship on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.

Personal, program, collegiate, national records set by A&M track and field in Austin

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 27, 2022
Left to right: Freshmen Maddie Livingston and Gemma Goddard and seniors Julia Black and Abbey Santoro. 

Nothing less than best

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 27, 2022
Texas A&M announces the new women's basketball head coach Joni Taylor.

Joni Taylor named new A&M women’s basketball head coach

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 23, 2022
Graduate linebacker Aaron Hansford led Texas A&M in total tackles during the 2021-22 season.

A&M’s Pro Day ups and downs

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 22, 2022
Maroon Life Photo: 800 Wins.png

A legacy left in paint

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 21, 2022
Junior Katya Townsend took a victory in singles play versus Kentucky on Sunday, March 20.

A&M women’s tennis impresses in dominant comeback win

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 20, 2022
Junior Guido Marson was one of two Aggies to earn a win against the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday, March 15.

A&M men’s tennis falls short in doubleheader

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 16, 2022
 

Coach Denton sets program wins record during doubleheader

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 14, 2022
 

A&M men’s tennis bounced back with doubleheader win

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 12, 2022
Senior catcher Troy Claunch (12) slides into first base after an attempted pickoff against Houston Baptist in Blue Bell Park on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022.

A&M baseball faced struggles to split opening matches in Frisco

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 6, 2022
Coach Gary Blair throws candy out for the last time in Reed Arena on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.

Gary Blair’s last dance comes to an end

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
March 2, 2022
Sophomore Brandon Miller runs down the final straight to win the 800m at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championship on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Records, near-records but no team titles in SEC Indoor

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
February 28, 2022
Students hold up copies of The Eagle and "Thank You, Coach Blair" signs, as Coach Blair passes out candy in Reed Arena on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.

Gary Blair’s final court with Gary Blair Court

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
February 25, 2022
Graduate student guard Kayla Wells walks down the court.

Continuing to ‘drive for 5’

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
February 18, 2022

Commentary: Tangible value of print

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
February 17, 2022
Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III blocks Cowboy offensive lineman Ry Schneider.

3 Aggies earn rings in Super Bowl 56

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
February 14, 2022

Destiny Pitts’ season-high 20 points ushers A&M’s comeback victory over Kentucky

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
February 6, 2022
Senior guard Aaliyah Patty grabbed 8 rebounds and scored 9 points for the team. 

Aggies women’s basketball suffers 3rd loss of 20-plus to Bulldogs

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 31, 2022
Junior guard Andre Gordon (20) scored 18 points, four 3-pointers and had four rebounds in the Aggies' game against LSU.

Late-game failures cost Aggies another ranked win

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 27, 2022
 Texas A&M is set to kick-off against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in Kyle Field.

5-star commit Harold Perkins decommits

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 24, 2022
Junior Jordan Nixon eyes the court to see who is open. 

A&M women’s basketball loses 7th game in last 10

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 21, 2022
Fifth year guard Quenton Jackson (3) jumps to dunk on the Kentucky basket in Reed Arena on Wednesday Jan. 19, 2022.

Kentucky topples A&M in rowdy Reed

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 20, 2022
Redshirt junior guard Jordan Nixon (5) and graduate guard Kayla Wells (11) coach their teammates during their time on the bench in the Aggies' game against the Gators in Reed Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

Aggies suffer twenty-point loss to No. 1 South Carolina

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 14, 2022
Deon Lendore competing at the NCAA West Preliminary rounds in Austin. 

A&M coach, athlete Deon Lendore dies in car accident

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 11, 2022
Graduate guard Kayla Wells (11) shoots on the Florida basket in Reed Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022.

Aggies blow 19-point lead in double-overtime loss to Florida

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
January 9, 2022
Texas A&M junior offensive lineman Kenyon Green is a two-time AP All American.

Kenyon Green announces plans to enter 2022 NFL Draft

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 21, 2021
Tight end Jalen Wydermyer catches a pass from quarterback Zach Calzada.

Jalen Wydermyer opts out of bowl, into NFL Draft

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 20, 2021
Denver Harris Sign

5-star wideout Evan Stewart officially signs with Texas A&M

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 16, 2021
A&M will compete for its fourth straight bowl win on New Year's Eve.

Walk-on QB Blake Bost named Gator Bowl starter

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 15, 2021
Senior defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. holding up the ball he recovered after the Alabama offense fumbled it, his first fumble recovery of the season. As a result of the turnover, the Aggies were able to score on the following drive.

Leon O’Neal Jr. declares for 2022 NFL Draft

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 12, 2021
Defensive Coordinator Mike Elko, who has been with the Aggies since 2018, is leaving to take the head coaching position at Duke University.

Mike Elko to leave A&M for first college head coaching job

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 10, 2021
Junior Jordan Nixon shoots the ball.

Varsity’s horns remain intact after Reed Arena matchup

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 5, 2021
A&M and Wake Forest will face off for the second time in program history on Dec. 31 as the two teams compete for a Gator Bowl Championship.

A&M to participate in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 5, 2021
Junior DL DeMarvin Leal (8) grabs LSU QB Max Johnson (3) in the game against LSU on Nov. 27, 2021.

DeMarvin Leal declares for 2022 NFL Draft

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
December 1, 2021
Graduate student and guard Kayla Wells was one of two Aggies to score a total of 15 points in the 65-50 victory over Little Rock. 

Near-perfect third quarter saves Aggies against South Dakota

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 27, 2021
Junior running back Isaiah Spiller will look to join the 1000-yard season club during the Saturday, Nov. 27 game against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, La. 

7 players to watch for during A&M-LSU

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 22, 2021
On Thursday, Nov. 18 the Texas A&M women's basketball team defeated SFA in closely scored game of 82-75.  

A&M women’s basketball survives Stephen F. Austin comeback effort

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22
November 19, 2021
Load More Stories
Donate to The Battalion
$0
$5000
Contributed
Our Goal