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Nov 13, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Ian Curtis |Shalina Sabih
Under Friday’s soft morning light, around 50 people walked in and out of the Bonfire Memorial, prepared to preserve the 12 lives lost in the tragic 1999 Bonfire collapse. Every November, Texas A&M students, alumni and community members gather at the Bonfire Memorial. While the collapse anniversary ceremony — held on Nov.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Shalina Sabih
If an Aggie found themselves at the Polo Fields on a Sunday morning, they’d notice a cluster of players in maroon and black cricket jerseys preparing for the day’s practice. To the players — Aggies part of the Texas A&M Cricket Team — the club is more than a team. It’s a connection to home, a community and a continuation of a passion they carried across borders. Formed in 1999, the team originally practiced on a cricket pitch where The Gardens now stand.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Braxton Dore |Eric Liu |Shalina Sabih |Roman Arteaga
No. 4 Ohio State at No. 3 Penn State – Eric Saturday, Nov. 2 — Beaver Stadium — University Park, Pennsylvania11:00 a.m. on FOXBitter rivals meet again when the Buckeyes head to Happy Valley to face the Nittany Lions in a matchup with huge playoff implications. Coming off a loss against then-No. 3 Oregon, Ohio State managed to bounce back to take a closer-than-expected 21-17 win against Nebraska.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Shalina Sabih
Following a win against Troy on Sept. 22, Texas A&M volleyball is spiking into SEC play with a 9-1 record under coach Jamie Morrison. Against the Trojans, the Aggies had 51 kills, 50 assists and 46 digs and showed why junior middle blocker Ifenna Cos-Okpalla earned SEC Player of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 16. Her ability to lead the team in blocks and disrupt opposing offenses is giving A&M the upper hand in closely contested sets.
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Sep 22, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Shalina Sabih
Defensive lineman Cashius Howell picks up just one tackle against former teamSeptember 22, 2024 As the Saturday sun went down and Kyle Field was welcomed with pink skies, the 12th Man grew elated as sophomore tight end Theo Melin Öhrström scored Texas A&M football’s first touchdown of the Aggies’ 26-20 win over bowling Green and danced off the field. Moments later, junior defensive lineman Cashius Howell stepped on the field toward the end of the first half.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Ian Curtis |Shalina Sabih
Women’s rugby nutrition senior Hannah Blockinger was deep in her routine on the field as she ran through drills she’d perfected a hundred times before. The sun was just beginning to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows across the grass. In an instant, the familiar turned treacherous. As she pushed off the ground, her foot caught an unseen dip in the field. Time seemed to slow as she felt her ankle twist at an impossible angle, and a sharp pain shot up her leg.
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Braxton Dore |Shalina Sabih
The Aggies doused the Owls fire and left them hooting in frustration after a 3-0 win at Reed Arena to start The Texas A&M Invitational on Friday, Sept. 13. Both teams spiked back into action on the court for the first time in 6 years eager to rally a win. The Maroon and White set the tone early with precise digs and quick sets, which converted into clean kills for the opening points. A&M is currently No. 1 in the SEC conference for having 196 assists per set.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Shalina Sabih
No. 4 Alabama at WisconsinSaturday, Sept. 14 — Camp Randall Stadium — Madison, Wisconsin11 a.m. on FOXWith Wisconsin coming off back-to-back wins, Alabama cannot afford to take this week lightly. The Badgers’ senior quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and senior running back Chez Mellusi were an effective duo as Mellusi rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns against South Dakota last week. Wisconsin’s offense could give Alabama’s defense a run for its money.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Ian Curtis |Shalina Sabih
On the first day of class, as students strolled along the cobblestone walkway, one figure stood out in particular. She held her head up high, sniffing the air as she took in the scents of trees and flowers. Prancing alongside her trainer, she’s adorned with a tiny shoe on each paw. Lily is a 14-month-old English cream golden retriever training with biology senior Sondra Scoggin.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
thebatt.com | Shalina Sabih
Despite the offensive struggles in last week’s game versus Notre Dame, Texas A&M’s defense lived up to its reputation as the “Wrecking Crew.”The Aggies held the Fighting Irish to a mere 65 rushing yards in the first half before Notre Dame surged for 133 yards in the second half. The defense eventually faltered, allowing crucial rushing touchdowns late in the game that sealed Notre Dame’s 23-13 victory. As the Aggies prepare to face the McNeese State Cowboys on Saturday, Sept.
