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The Aggies pose with the Lone Star showdown Trophy after Texas A&M’s win against Texas at Reed Arena on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies saw Varsity’s horns off in 20-point victory

Matthew Seaver, Associate Sports Editor
January 4, 2025
Texas A&M wide receiver Noah Thomas (3) drops a pass in the end zone during Texas A&M’s game against USC at the SRS Distributions Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

‘We are just not good enough’: Aggies choke in Sin City

Matthew Seaver, Associate Sports Editor
December 28, 2024
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) faces defensive pressure during Texas A&M's game against Texas at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Clear eyes, full heart, can’t pull through

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
Texas A&M guard Manny Obaseki (35) after dunking a basket during Texas A&M's game against Southern University at Reed Arena on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Aggies get lucky in Las Vegas

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
November 27, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Turner (5) reacts during the Texas A&M and the Bowling Green football game at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/ The Battalion)

‘The Eyes of Texas’ are upon you, Wrecking Crew

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2024
An SEC Network flag flies on the set of SEC Nation during the taping of The Paul Finebaum Show at Aggie Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 12

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) reacts after scoring a three-pointer during Texas A&M’s game against East Texas A&M at Reed Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Home sweet home

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2024
A young fan holds up an "SEC" sign before the start of Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Around the SEC: Week 11

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
An SEC Network flag flies on the set of SEC Nation during the taping of The Paul Finebaum Show at Aggie Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 10

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2024
An SEC Network flag flies on the set of SEC Nation during the taping of The Paul Finebaum Show at Aggie Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 9

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
SEC Network signage on the set of SEC Nation during the taping of The Paul Finebaum Show at Aggie Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 8

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
SEC Network signage on the set of SEC Nation during the taping of The Paul Finebaum Show at Aggie Park on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 7

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2024
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 6

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Communication sophomore Tessa Grant enjoys cooler weather on a bench outside the MSC on Sept. 12, 2024.

Campus Voices: Aggie News

JOUR 203 Media Writing, Section 901
September 29, 2024
A young fan holds up an "SEC" sign before the start of Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Around the SEC: Week 5

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
The Texas A&M Aggies sing the War Hymn after Texas A&M’s game against Bowling Green at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Takeaways: Aggies escape the upset against Bowling Green

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2024
Texas A&M LB Taurean York (21) speaks during the 2024 SEC Media Day at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, Texas on Thursday July 18, 2024. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 4

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Taurean York (21) runs out on to the field before Texas A&M’s game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Takeaways: Aggies get first road win in three years led by backup under center

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies athlete Terry Bussey (2) runs during Texas A&M's game against McNeese State at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Adriano Espinosa/The Battalion)

Players to watch as A&M takes on Florida

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
September 12, 2024
Oklahoma State WR Leon Johnson III (17) catches the ball during the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023 at NRG Statdium in Houston, Texas. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Around the SEC: Week 2

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
A young fan holds up an "SEC" sign before the start of Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Around the SEC: Week 1

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2024
Head Coach Joni Taylor reacts to a foul call during A&M's game against Tennessee on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Reed Arena. Taylor returned to Aggieland with a gold medal after serving as assistant coach on Team USA. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

A&M brings home a school-record nine Olympic medals

Matthew Seaver, Assistant Sports Editor
August 17, 2024
Texas A&M quarterbacks Conner Weigman (15) and Jaylen Henderson (13) throw the ball during the second day of fall football practice outside the Coolidge Football Performance Center on August 1, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

The Battalion sports desk’s predictions for the 2024 football season

Braxton Dore', Shalina Sabih, Ian Curtis, Luke White, Matthew Seaver, Chris Swann, Mathias Cubillan, and DJ Burton
August 17, 2024
Sophomore Togan Tokac after Texas A&M’s match against Texas at the NCAA Men’s Tennis Super Regional at Texas Tennis Center on Friday, May 10, 2024. (CJ Smith/The Battalion)

Longhorns sweep Aggies out of NCAA Tournament

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
May 10, 2024
Junior J.C. Roddick reacts after scoring a point during Texas A&M’s match against San Diego at the NCAA Men’s Tennis Regional at Mitchell Tennis Center on Saturday, May 4, 2024. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M squashes San Diego, advances to Super Regional

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
May 4, 2024
Freshman Tiago Pires returns the ball during Texas A&M’s match against Vanderbilt on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Mitchell Tennis Center. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies win first match in over a month, move on to second-round

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
May 3, 2024
Freshman Tiago Pires reaches to return the ball during Texas A&M’s match against Arkansas on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Mitchell Tennis Center. (Lana Cheatham/The Battalion)

No. 14 Aggies receive early exit from SEC Tournament

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 19, 2024
Freshman Grant Lothringer runs to return the ball during Texas A&M’s match against Arkansas on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Mitchell Tennis Center. (Lana Cheatham/The Battalion)

Aggie men’s tennis fails to steer the ship

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 13, 2024
Sophomore Togan Tokac hits the ball at Texas A&M's match against Pepperdine on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Mitchell Tennis Center. (© Connor May/The Battalion)

Aggie men’s tennis feels the boom in top-15 matchup

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 3, 2024
Junior Giulio Perego returns the ball during Texas A&M’s match against Vanderbilt on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Mitchell Tennis Center. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

Aggies add one more win to the win column after taking down Commodores

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 30, 2024
Senior Raphale Perot returns a volley at Texas A&M's match against Pepperdine on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Mitchell Tennis Center. (© Connor May/The Battalion)

Lackluster start dooms Aggies in Lexington

Matthew Seaver, Sports
March 23, 2024
Graduate Student Kenner Taylor and Junior Luke Casper react to their doubles win, and A&M's first point at Texas A&M's match against Pepperdine on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Mitchell Tennis Center. (© Connor May/The Battalion)

Aggies secure Sunday sweep behind home-court advantage

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 12, 2024
Freshman Lucciana Perez hits the ball at Texas A&M's match against Florida on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Mitchell Tennis Center. (© Connor May/The Battalion)

Aggie women’s tennis sends Gators home hungry

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 4, 2024
Junior Jeanette rallying for the point during Texas A&M's game against SMU on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Mitchell Tennis Center. (Hannah Harrison/The Battalion)

Aggie women’s tennis rallies comeback against SMU

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
February 29, 2024
Senior Raphael Perot reacts to a succesful set at Texas A&M's match against Pepperdine on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the Mitchell Tennis Center. (© Connor May/The Battalion)

Aggies hang ten over Waves and Islanders, end losing streak

Matthew Seaver and Shalina Sabih
February 26, 2024
Sophomore Giulio Perego hits the ball at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 1, 2023.

Aggie men’s tennis fails to clutch up in concrete jungle

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
February 19, 2024
Sophomore Mia Kupres returns the ball during Texas A&M's match against TCU on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at the Mitchell Tennis Center. (Connor May/The Battalion)

Aggie women’s tennis exits ITA Championships with 1-2 mark

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
February 12, 2024
Junior Kenner Taylor (front right) and Junior Rahael Perot (back left) celebrate another point over South Carolina in their doubles match at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 13, 2023.

Aggie men’s tennis bounces back from slow start against ACU

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
February 6, 2024
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Aggie men’s tennis brings out the brooms in home opener

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
February 2, 2024
Sophomore Giulio Perego hits the ball at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 1, 2023.

Aggies advance as Steve Denton earns 350th career win

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
January 28, 2024
Junior Kenner Taylor (front right) and Junior Rahael Perot (back left) celebrate another point over South Carolina in their doubles match at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 13, 2023.

Freshmen and Frenchmen: A&M underclassmen and Europeans shine against Georgia Southern

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
January 25, 2024
Sophomore Giulio Perego hits the ball at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 1, 2023.

A&M men’s tennis beats UCLA to start season 1-0

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
January 18, 2024
Graduate Defensemen Jacob Norwood (62) pats Senior Forward Matthew Perri (15) on the back after he scores a goal during Texas A&M's game against ETBU on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Spirit Ice Arena.

Aggies outshine Mean Green on the ice, 8-1

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
December 2, 2023
Graduate WR Ainais Smith (0) waves as he walks off the field during Texas A&M's game against ACU on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

Players to watch: LSU

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
November 20, 2023
Sophomore Theodore Neal runs out with Reveille ahead of Texas A&M's game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Kyle Field. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 11

Luke White, Eli Meschko, and Matthew Seaver
November 12, 2023
Head coach Joni Taylor speaks to her team after Texas A&M's win against A&M-Corpus Christi in Reed Arena on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

A&M women’s basketball earns first win of season against A&M-Corpus Christi

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
November 9, 2023
Head Yell Leader Ethan Davis high fives Freshman RB Rueben Owens (2) after he scores a touchdown during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Satuday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Worst matchup on this side of the river: A&M offense vs Mississippi State defense

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
November 7, 2023
Two fans cheer during Texas A&M's football game against Alabama at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 10

Braxton Dore', Matthew Seaver, and Cade Harris
November 6, 2023
Junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) sacks South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler during Texas A&M's game vs. South Carolina at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

College football winners and losers: Week 9

Cade Harris, Matthew Seaver, and Braxton Dore'
October 29, 2023
Former Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett was selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Aggies in the NFL and how they Gig’em in the big leagues

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
October 24, 2023
Sophomore Gianna Pielet hits the ball during a game vs. Stanford at the NCAA Women's Tennis quarterfinals in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

A&M women’s tennis competes at ITA Texas Regional

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
October 18, 2023
Sophomore RB Le'vion Moss (8) falls to the ground after a run during Texas A&M's football game against Alabama at Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

A&M will look to feast in Rocky Top, but the Tennessee defense will have other plans

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
October 10, 2023
Freshman OL Mark Nabou (54) celebrates with graduate RB Earnest Crownover (24) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

College football winners and losers: Week 5

Eli Meschko, Matthew Seaver, and Cade Harris
October 2, 2023
Freshman LB Taurean York (21) celebrates after sophomore DL Shemar Stewart sacked Auburn QB Payton Thorne (1) during Texas A&M's football game against Auburn at Kyle Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Players to watch: Arkansas

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
September 28, 2023
Junior DL McKinnley Jackson (35) pressures Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (4) during Texas A&M's game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

College football winners and losers: Week 4

Eli Meschko, Matthew Seaver, and Cade Harris
September 24, 2023
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 4

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
September 21, 2023
Junior S Nisa Buzlutepe (11) and Sophomore MB Ifenna Cos-Okpalla (1) hug after their team wins at Texas A&M's game against Utah State on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 at Reed Arena. (Julianne Shivers/ The Battalion)

TCU ends A&M winning streak, Aggies drop first game of season

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
September 9, 2023
Junior INF Trevor Werner (28) walks toward the dugout after scoring his second home run during a game vs. Alabama on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Aggies end regular season with a win and leave Starkville with momentum

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
May 20, 2023
Freshman LF Jace LaViolette (17) fields a ground ball during Texas A&M's game against UTRGV at Olsen Field on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Midweek masterpiece sees Aggies outduel Vaqueros

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
May 10, 2023
Senior DH Austin Bost (12) gets a base hit during Texas A&M's game against Sam Houston State at Olsen Field on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Razorbacks feast on lackluster Aggies

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 29, 2023
Texas A&M baseball players do the war hymn after winning over Prairie View A&M at Olsen Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Cats and dogs: rain and a chase

Matthew Seaver and Zoe May
April 22, 2023
Sophomore L/L Emiley Kennedy (11) gets ready to pitch the softball at Davis Diamond on Wednesday, March. 1, 2023

No. 21 Aggie softball heads to Oxford looking to invade Rebel territory

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 19, 2023
Junior 3B Trevor Werner (28) dances back to the dugout after hitting a home run during Texas A&M's game against Mizzou at Olsen Field on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Revenge-hungry Tigers feast on Aggies in Game 3 win

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 16, 2023
Sophomore Mia Kupres (center) celebrates the win against Georgia with her teammates at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 2, 2023.

A&M women’s tennis sends ranked Ole Miss back home with loss

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 9, 2023
Sophomore Giulio Perego hits the ball at the Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on April 1, 2023.

Aggie men’s tennis looks to build momentum on SEC road trip

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 5, 2023
Freshman Daria Smetannikov getting ready to serve at Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.

Texas A&M women’s tennis continue dominance and hand Georgia its first SEC loss

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
April 2, 2023
Senior Emmy-Lu Marsh rides A&M's Tank in the reining event during the competition against Auburn at Hildebrand Equine Complex on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.

A&M completes comeback to defeat Georgia, head to SEC Equestrian Championship

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 25, 2023
Freshman Mia Kupres serving the ball at Mitchell Outdoor Tennis Center on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.

Texas A&M women’s tennis maintains winning streak against Miami

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 19, 2023
Junior Noah Schachter and sophomore Kenner Taylor celebrate after winning their doubles match against the University of Texas at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022.

Aggies convincingly take down No. 18 Bulldogs in SEC matchup

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 12, 2023
Junior Noah Schachter with sophomore Kenner Taylor during their doubles match against the University of Texas at the Mitchell Tennis Center on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022.

Aggies fall short in down to the wire match with Wildcats

Matthew Seaver, Sports Writer
March 5, 2023
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