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FEATURE: Annual Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

5Nov

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Entertainment, Features, Men's Basketball, On Campus, Sports, Volleyball, Women's Basketball

FEATURE: Annual Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season

FEATURE: Annual Maroon Madness kicks off basketball season By J.P. ContrerasBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 Hosted by a mix of organizations, the annual Maroon Madness tradition marked the beginning of basketball season. Many student organizations attended and set up games and activities in the stands on Oct. 13 at the Kinesiology and Convocation Building. Alan Alvarez | BridgeTAMIU athletes compete in a men's versus women's pizza-eating contest during Maroon Madness in the Kinesiology and Convocation Building on Oct 13, 2026. The event consisted of two halves, the “Pre-Madness” and the “Madness.” The first half involved various student groups and outside organizations coming together for a celebration. The second half featured the main event: Maroon Madness...

FEATURE: ‘Zombies’ scare, chase 5K-run participants

15Oct

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Entertainment, Features, Life & Arts, On Campus, Sports

FEATURE: ‘Zombies’ scare, chase 5K-run participants

FEATURE: ‘Zombies’ scare, chase 5K-run participants By Alan AlvarezBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 Zombies stretched their undead limbs to get limber, sat in golf carts and purchased food from vendors—all seemingly otherwise-everyday occurrences—on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Texas A&M International University. The Recreation Sports program hosted its sixth annual Zombie Run, which featured a 5K run and a zombie-themed run, bringing the Laredo community and students together to elude pursuing “undead.” Strength and conditioning specialist Clarissa Guerrero was one of the key organizers of the event. Alan Alvarez | BridgeTAMIU junior Sergio Villareal Jr., center, participates in the annual TAMIU Zombie Run 5K on Oct. 10, 2026. “I look forward to getting to ...

SPORTS: Dustdevils women build chemistry, chase stronger season

22Sep

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Sports, Women's Soccer

SPORTS: Dustdevils women build chemistry, chase stronger season

SPORTS: Dustdevils women build chemistry, chase stronger season By Joseline CastanonBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 After an offseason focused on recovery, conditioning and team bonding, the Texas A&M International University women’s soccer team prepared for a stronger Fall 2026 season. The Dustdevils entered the season with a mix of returning experience and new talent, aiming to improve on last year’s performance and make a push for the Lone Star Conference Tournament. Kaily Olivo | BridgeTAMIU forward Tatiana Perez Lluis drives the ball while UT-Tyler's Marin Love tries to steal the ball at the Dustdevils Soccer Field on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Coach Jovany Macias said building team chemistry has been his biggest focus as the season began....

SPORTS: Beyond the court: TAMIU basketball makes impact

17Sep

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Sports, Women's Basketball

SPORTS: Beyond the court: TAMIU basketball makes impact

SPORTS: Beyond the court: TAMIU basketball makes impact By Caitlyn CornellBridge contributing writerPublished Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 Texas A&M International University student-athletes step off the court and into the community. The women’s basketball team recently increased its volunteer efforts, focusing on hands-on activities and mentoring people in adaptive programs. Participating in these activities marks a shift in the team’s community engagement, focusing on consistent interaction rather than one-time events. Players dedicate time to building relationships, creating an environment that encourages learning, teamwork and fun. This consistent presence creates a positive space that encourages learning, teamwork and fun for those involved. Jocelyn Gonzalez | BridgeA bask...

SPORTS: TAMIU Dance sets sights on first place with new ‘Headlines’ theme for new season

8Sep

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Dance Team, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU Dance sets sights on first place with new ‘Headlines’ theme for new season

SPORTS: TAMIU Dance sets sights on first place with new ‘Headlines’ theme for new season By Kimberling ManningBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 After consecutive second-place national finishes, the Texas A&M International University Spirit Dance team enters its new season with one goal in mind: first place—and a new theme to go with it. Assistant coach Erika Gallegos said the program’s focus for the coming season will be one word: “Headlines.” Courtesy TAMIU Sports Information/Christina GallegosMembers of TAMIU Spirit perform a dance routine during the national competition April 8 to 10 in Daytona Beach. This year, I want my theme to be ‘Headlines,’" Gallegos said. “They are making the news. They are on their way to their goal and now people are ...

ESPORTS: TAMIU hosts first-ever scholastic esports event

27Apr

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Esports, Sports

ESPORTS: TAMIU hosts first-ever scholastic esports event

ESPORTS: TAMIU hosts first-ever scholastic esports event By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Monday, April 27, 2026 After being in the works for approximately six to eight weeks, on Saturday, April 18, Texas A&M International University Recreational Sports hosted its first-ever high school esports invitational. What began with a United High School coach who reached out and gathered all of the United Independent School District teams together for a conference, later inviting Lared Independent School District, ended with a community of nerves, excitement and cheers between competitors, coaches, parents and watchers. Kaily Olivo | BridgeDr. Leo Cigarroa High School senior Alfredo Cardenas, right, competes in a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch duri...

SPORTS: TAMIU Spirit program takes 2nd twice at nationals

21Apr

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Cheerleading, Dance Team, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU Spirit program takes 2nd twice at nationals

SPORTS: TAMIU Spirit program takes 2nd twice at nationals By Kimberly ManningBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, April 21, 2026 As Texas A&M International University cheer and dance teams recently returned from their national competition in Florida, they brought back two 2nd-place honors. The NCA NDA Championship was April 8 to 11 at Daytona Beach where they competed with 13 Division II Spirit teams. Reaching the second-highest score in TAMIU Spirit program history, both athletes and coaches said this season was led with a renewed focus on unity, mental strength, performance consistency and, most of all, resilience. Courtesy TAMIU Sports Information/Christina GallegosMembers of TAMIU Spirit perform a dance routine during the national competition April 8 to 10 in Da...

SPORTS: FEATURE: Senior golfer leads TAMIU in Lone Star Conference Championship

14Apr

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Features, Sports, Women's Golf

SPORTS: FEATURE: Senior golfer leads TAMIU in Lone Star Conference Championship

SPORTS: FEATURE: Senior golfer leads TAMIU in Lone Star Conference Championship By Margot AmayaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Building a steady name for herself, one Dustdevils women’s golf team member moved into a senior leadership role this year. Most recently, she led the team in the Lone Star Conference Championship in Rockwall, Texas, on April 14, where she finished 20th overall with a total of 10 over par, collecting three birdies over three rounds (76/75/74 = 225). Texas A&M International University senior Margret Nyamukondiwa joined the Dustdevils two years ago after attending Western Texas Junior College in Snyder for two years. Even in her childhood, the Harare, Zimbabwe, native loved the sport. Courtesy TAMIU Sports InformationTAMIU se...

SPORTS: Softball bounces back with two wins after prior loss

24Mar

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Softball, Sports

SPORTS: Softball bounces back with two wins after prior loss

SPORTS: Softball bounces back with two wins after prior loss By Dilean MendezBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, March 24, 2026 After a tough loss earlier this month, the Texas A&M International softball team bounced back with a strong showing, sweeping UT Dallas in a doubleheader on March 15. The Dustdevils fell 6–2 to No. 13 Oklahoma Christian on March 6, where an early 4-run second inning put them behind. Although the team showed effort late in the game, including a two-RBI single from freshman first baseman Isabella De Los Santos in the seventh inning, they were unable to close the gap. Sean Jimenez | BridgeTAMIU softball pitcher Kylie Goad winds up to release the ball toward the plate at the TAMIU Softball Field on March 6, 2026. However, the team responded the f...

SPORTS: Hearts and Hoops: A Valentine’s Day athletics event

10Feb

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Features, Life & Arts, On Campus, Sports, Women's Basketball

SPORTS: Hearts and Hoops: A Valentine’s Day athletics event

SPORTS: Hearts and Hoops: A Valentine’s Day athletics event By Kaily OlivoEditor-in-chiefPublished Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted Hearts and Hoops on Feb. 7. The event celebrated Valentine’s Day with mini bouquets, offering students and other attendees their choice of flowers to create their own mini bouquet. The first 25 fans at the women’s basketball game against St. Edward’s University received free caricatures in the Kinesiology-Convocation Building. Carolina Merla | BridgeDustdevils women's basketball players, including junior Jayden Smallwood (21, next to right), wear pink uniforms and watch from the bench during the game against St. Edwards University as part of the Hearts and Hoops event on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, in TAMIU's g...

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