SPORTS: Men’s basketball faces series of away games

8Dec

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Men's Basketball, Sports

SPORTS: Men’s basketball faces series of away games

SPORTS: Men’s basketball faces series of away games By Jorge EscuderoBridge contributing writerPublished Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 Exhausted and dripping with sweat, the basketball players take turns filling their cups at the water jug to rehydrate before returning to the court. An intense, nearly three-hour-long practice session concluded with most players needing to ice their sore muscles, which are pushed to their limits every day. The TAMIU men’s basketball team practices daily, five to sometimes six days a week. Only one week before their first game of the season, they were preparing to hit the road for a series of back-to-back away games. Submitted photo by Karla CaballeroFormer TAMIU senior Jermaine Drewey passes the ball over St. Edward's University's Bennett Mohn, #21, ...

CAMPUS: They did it again: TAMIU ‘Call of Duty’ esports defeats UNT-Dallas

22Nov

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Esports, Sports

CAMPUS: They did it again: TAMIU ‘Call of Duty’ esports defeats UNT-Dallas

They did it againCAMPUS: TAMIU 'Call of Duty' esports defeats UNT-Dallas By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 The TAMIU Call of Duty esports varsity team earned back-to-back wins since the semester started. On Sept. 20, the team faced off against the University of North Texas-Dallas and had a final score of 2-1 in favor of Texas A&M International University. The match was once again streamed on Twitch, and while the previous game was a solid 3-0 in favor of TAMIU, the varsity team had to face some trials and adapt this time around. “We went into the game playing like how we played the last few matches which was not gonna work against this team. ;So they made us complacent in a way, but it worked out, we made that comeback and we ended...

SPORTS: TAMIU softball pitcher strikes again

26Oct

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Softball, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU softball pitcher strikes again

SPORTS: TAMIU softball pitcher strikes again By Audry HornadayBridge Contributing WriterPublished Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 Dustdevil softball pitcher Erika Cortez pitches her second no-hitter in school history. Cortez became a force to be reckoned with ever since her first season at Texas A&M International University. After transferring from the University of Texas–San Antonio to TAMIU after her freshman year, the stand-out pitcher has felt right at home. “UTSA really didn’t feel like a good fit for me,” Cortez recalled. “I transferred to TAMIU and I can honestly say it feels like home.” Courtesy Karla CaballeroTAMIU senior softball pitcher Erika Cortez watches the ball fly toward the plate from the mound on Feb. 16. After missing the entire 2021-2022 season due to a ...

SPORTS: Dustdevils set school record with 24 runs against Chaparrals

24Oct

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Baseball, Sports

SPORTS: Dustdevils set school record with 24 runs against Chaparrals

SPORTS: Dustdevils set school record with 24 runs against Chaparrals By Cesar A. OldhamFormer Bridge InternPublished Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 In some sports, a 24-20 score might seem quite typical. In baseball, not so much. Following that school-record-setting game, Texas A&M International University baseball coach Philip Middleton compared it to a football score. TAMIU beat Lubbock Christian University in Game 4 of a series on April 2. Neto Gonzalez | BridgeTAMIU sophomore outfielder Christopher Sauceda pulls back for a throw during practice on Nov. 1. Middleton said one day prior that he believed his team would score more runs in Game 4, and they did exactly that by scoring almost five times more runs than the day before. “We have the kind of offense that can do t...

SPORTS: TAMIU Call of Duty esports claims first victory

24Oct

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Esports, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU Call of Duty esports claims first victory

SPORTS: TAMIU Call of Duty esports claims first victory By Juan Carlos PuenteSocial Media ManagerPublished Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 TAMIU’s Call of Duty esports team unlocked an achievement by claiming its first victory of the semester, 3-0 against Carolina University. On Sept. 13, the Texas A&M International University Call of Duty esports varsity team faced off against Carolina University in a resounding victory for TAMIU, marking the first game of the fall semester. Juan Carlos Puente | BridgeEsports player Eric Rodriguez, who goes by the online name Iso, practices on Sept. 22. Streamed on Twitch, the team competed in game modes such as hardpoint, search and destroy, and control, with each win in a game mode earning them a point. The team secured consecutive wins, conc...

SPORTS: Grand slam puts Dustdevils over Patriots

3May

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SPORTS: Grand slam puts Dustdevils over Patriots

SPORTS: Grand slam puts Dustdevils over Patriots By Cesar OldhamBridge Staff InternPublished Wednesday, May 3, 2023 With a resounding grand slam to left-center field in the bottom of the seventh inning, TAMIU’s baseball team put the pressure on UT-Tyler during the March 5 high-scoring game. The Sunday afternoon Lone Star Conference outing at Jorge Haynes Field ended up in a 14-12 win for the Dustdevils. Texas A&M International University junior catcher Joseph “JoJo” Cruz’s more than 380-foot-deep home-run led to the grand slam, which added enough points to the scoreboard to prevent a UT-Tyler comeback. “It was a big inning for us,” coach Philip Middleton recalled, “and a lot of times when you get a big hit you don’t know when it’s going to happen and so you have to stay pa...

SPORTS: Dustdevils season ends on positive note against Javelinas

11Apr

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Men's Basketball, Sports

SPORTS: Dustdevils season ends on positive note against Javelinas

SPORTS: Dustdevils season ends on positive note against Javelinas By Cesar OldhamBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, April 11, 2023 TAMIU men’s basketball ended its season with a close 65-64 victory over Texas A&M Kingsville. Due to Dallas Baptist University’s win against University of Texas—Tyler on Feb. 25, Texas A&M International University was pushed off the playoff bracket for the Lone Star Conference Tournament, though coach Mac McConnell was proud of his players’ efforts all season. Eight teams make it into that tournament. “I think we started to believe in each other, play for each other, share the ball, fight through adversity and just believe when we say team, family and believe in the culture even though we went through our ups and downs,” McConnell said. ...

SPORTS: Dustdevils fall to Buffalos in series

4Apr

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SPORTS: Dustdevils fall to Buffalos in series

SPORTS: Dustdevils fall to Buffalos in series By Cesar OldhamBridge Staff InternPublished Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Off to a rough start, the Dustdevils baseball team fell in a four-game series to the Buffalos on opening day at Jorge Haynes Field. Texas A&M International University opened its Lone Star Conference play Feb. 3 with a 10-1 loss against No. 17 ranked West Texas A&M University. The following Saturday afternoon doubleheader didn’t go any differently as the Dustdevils fell to the Buffalos in both games at 4-2 and 9-5 in closer games. On Sunday, TAMIU fell short again 2-17. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeTAMIU batter Daniel Quiroz makes contact with the ball and drives it down the middle of the field on Saturday, Feb. 4 against West Texas A&M at the Jorge Haynes Bas...

9Mar

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Sports, Women's Basketball

SPORTS: Brown sets new TAMIU record

SPORTS: Brown sets new TAMIU record By Cesar OldhamBridge Staff InternPublished Thursday, March 9, 2023 After scoring 39 points in a single game, TAMIU junior forward Rai Brown broke a program record. Brown helped lead the Dustdevils in a 72-58 victory over the Rattlers. “I mean, I knew she was having a really big game ... I guess I didn’t realize she was that close to setting a school record, but you know, obviously, I can’t say enough about Rai,” coach Nate Vogel said. David Gomez Jr. | BridgeTAMIU forward Rai Brown attempts a free throw against St. Mary's University during the Jan. 26 game at home. Brown broke the women's school program record for most points scored in a game. She scored 39 points against the Rattlers. Brown surpassed a Texas A&M International Univer...

City continues courts complex construction

15Nov

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City continues courts complex construction

City continues courts complex construction By Silvia BlancoBridge contributing writerPublished Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 [Editor’s Note: This is ongoing coverage of the tennis courts construction, which The Bridge began reporting on in 2019 by David Gomez Jr. and continued with a story by Leslie Villafana Martinez on April 3, 2021. Our most recent story was by Cristian Alardin on Nov. 19, 2021.] Despite delays, construction continues on the city’s new tennis courts located at TAMIU. In an effort to bring a new tennis facility to Laredo, the city and Texas A&M International University partnered to make the complex a reality. The completed City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU is expected to include 18 courts, concession stands and locker rooms. The courts were originally s...

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