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Ishika Samant

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.

All content by Ishika Samant
Kenedy White wears clothing she wore on the night of her alleged assault.

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Kennedy White, 19, sits for a portrait in the sweats she wore the night of her alleged assault inside the Y.M.C.A building that holds Texas A&M’s Title IX offices in College Station, Texas on Feb. 16, 2024 (Ishika Samant/The Battalion).

[Photo] 'I was terrified'

April 25, 2024
Photo of Kenedy White inside the YMCA building.

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Kenedy White inside of the YMCA building on campus

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South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (12) tries to grab a rebound during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (12) tries to grab a rebound during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) reacts after Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

GALLERY: Men’s Basketball vs. South Carolina

Ishika Samant and Hannah Harrison
February 29, 2024
Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (13) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (12) reacts after a dunk during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (13) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina guard TaLon Cooper (55) falls during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (12) tries to grab a rebound during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (13) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Jace Carter (0) during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) reacts after a three point shot during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] Let's dance

March 21, 2024
Texas A&M guard Manny Obaseki (35) celebrates during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina forward Josh Gray (33) reacts during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (13) dribbles the ball up court during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson (5) reacts during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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South Carolina guard TaLon Cooper (55) looses the ball during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) and South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) help up Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] Around the country: Mid-majors make a late push as postseason nears

February 29, 2024
Texas A&M forward Solomon Washington (13) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) dribbles the ball during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M guard Tyrece Radford (23) reacts after a foul during Texas A&M’s game against South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Justin Lamkin (33) throws the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

GALLERY: Baseball vs. Wagner

Kyle Heise, Ishika Samant, Adriano Espinosa, and Lana Cheatham
February 24, 2024
Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossneggle during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Evan Aschenbeck (53) hugs the team during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Evan Aschenbeck (53) throws the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M catcher Jackson Appel (20) high fives second base coach during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Wagner infielder Chris Conniff (12) and Wagner outfielder Leo Doyle (1) during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Wagner during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M utility Gavin Grahovac (9) runs to catch the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton (27) during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Luke White during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Justin Lamkin (33) throws the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) talks to the third base coach during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M utility Gavin Grahovac (9) runs to home base during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M utility Gavin Grahovac (9) runs to base during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Hayden Schott (5) leaves the field after an inning during Texas A&M’s game against Wagner on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Weathered outdoor sign of Hurricane Harrys on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

[Photo] Hurricane Harry’s, nearby businesses to relocate for next phase of Legacy Point

February 23, 2024
Arkansas Graduate G Jeremiah Davenport (24) helps his teammate up during Texas A&Ms game against Arkansas on Feb. 20, 2024 at Reed Arena. (Jaime Rowe/The Battalion)

GALLERY: Men’s Basketball vs. Arkansas

Ishika Samant and Jaime Rowe
February 21, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies guard Tyrece Radford (23) blocks Arkansas Razorbacks guard Tramon Mark (12) during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Jace Carter (0) reacts during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Arkansas Razorbacks forward Makhi Mitchell (15) falls after shooting the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Arkansas Razorbacks forward Makhi Mitchell (15) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Arkansas Razorbacks guard Tramon Mark (12) gets fouled by Texas A&M Aggies during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Arkansas Razorbacks guard Tramon Mark (12) passes the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) points to A&M’s basket during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) points to his teammates during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Tyrece Radford (23) dribbles the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies fan watches the game during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (2) helps up Arkansas Razorbacks guard Keyon Menifield Jr. (1) during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Arkansas Razorbacks guard Tramon Mark (12) dribbles the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Jace Carter (0) talks to the referee during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) is helped up during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Jace Carter (0) helps up Texas A&M Aggies forward Henry Coleman III (15) during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) dunks the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) reaches for the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika SamantThe Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) dunks the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) dunks the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Solomon Washington (13) tries to grab the rebound during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) shoots a layup during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Wildens Leveque (10) shoots the ball during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Tyrece Radford (23) blocks Arkansas Razorbacks guard Tramon Mark (12) during Texas A&M’s game against Arkansas on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] Free falling

February 20, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies guard Sahara Jones (24) reacts during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

GALLERY: Women’s Basketball vs. LSU

Ishika Samant and Chris Swann
February 19, 2024
Texas A&M Aggies and LSU Lady Tigers fight for the ball during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Kay Kay Green (4) tries to grab a rebound during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Janiah Barker (2) and Texas A&M Aggies forward Maliyah Johnson (14) walk off the court during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Janiah Barker (2) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] ‘Aggies never die’

March 23, 2024
LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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LSU Lady Tigers guard Flaujae Johnson (4) dribbles the ball during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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LSU Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith (11) and LSU Lady Tigers forward Angel Reese (10) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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LSU Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith (11) grabs the ball from Texas A&M Aggies guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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LSU Lady Tigers guard Aneesah Morrow (24) fights for the ball against Texas A&M Aggies guard Aicha Coulibaly (5) and Texas A&M Aggies forward Janiah Barker (2) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Friday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] The tiger’s roar

February 19, 2024
LSU Lady Tigers guard Flaujae Johnson (4) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Friday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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LSU Lady Tigers guard Hailey Van Lith (11) during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Friday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Aggies forward Janiah Barker (2) and LSU Lady Tigers guard Aneesah Morrow (24) fight for a rebound during Texas A&M’s game against LSU on Friday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Reed Arena. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) dives to first during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 at Blue Bell Park. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

GALLERY: Baseball vs. McNeese

Chris Swann, Ishika Samant, CJ Smith, and Lana Cheatham
February 18, 2024
Texas A&M during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) slides into home base during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] Warmin’ up in the cold

February 17, 2024
Texas A&M infielder Ryan Targac (12) runs to third base during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ryan Targac (12) runs to third base during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Travis Chestnut (4) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Blake Binderup (46) watches during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Evan Aschenbeck (53) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Jace Laviolette (17) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Hayden Schott (5) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M infielder Ted Burton (27) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M utility Jett Johnston (36) watches the hitter during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M utility Gavin Grahovac (9) during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Blue Bell Park. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) scores the first home run of the season during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Blue Bell Park.(Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

[Photo] Aggies cruise past Cowboys 15-0 in season opener

February 17, 2024
Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) scores the first home run of the season during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Blue Bell Park.(Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery (6) scores the first home run of the season during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Blue Bell Park.(Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M pitcher Ryan Prager (18) throws the ball during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Blue Bell Park.(Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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Texas A&M Baseball head coach Jim Schlossnagle shakes hands with Texas A&M Football head coach Mike Elko during Texas A&M’s game against McNeese on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Blue Bell Park.(Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

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