New Steelers WR shares surprising connection with Aaron Rodgers
New Steelers WR Germie Bernard has a surprising birthday connection with Aaron Rodgers.
Texas State baseball avoided a sweep by No. 14 Coastal Carolina with a 10-6 victory after two losses. The win is crucial as Texas State aims for a strong finish in the competitive Sun Belt Conference.
Texas State baseball avoided being swept Sunday by No. 14-ranked Coastal Carolina, taking a 10-6 win after 6-2 and 2-1 losses Friday and Saturday, respectively.
The Bobcats desperately needed a win after the Southern Miss Golden Eagles swept them last weekend. Texas State sits at 42 in the NCAA RPI rankings and will have to battle through a competitive Sun Belt for a bid to the NCAA tournament. Aside from Coastal Carolina and Southern Miss, Texas State trails South Alabama, Troy and Appalachian State in the conference.
MORE: Texas State baseball beats Texas A&M
Here are some takeaways from Texas State's weekend.
Entering Game 3, Texas State hadn't scored more than four runs in seven straight games. It'd also suffered seven straight conference losses, enduring a precipitous fall out of second place in the Sun Belt. For a team that had been winning primarily due to its excellent offense, both streaks were starting to reach untenable levels.
The bats came roaring back to life Sunday, scoring 10 runs on 11 hits. Coastal Carolina right-hander Cameron Flukey, a projected first-round pick in the upcoming draft, returned from injury and held Texas State to zero runs. But once he exited in the second inning, the Bobcats pounced, with outfielder Jaquae Stewart getting things started with a Grand Slam in the third inning. Infielder Dawson Park tacked on two more runs in the fourth off a double to left center.
Texas State won the final game 10-6 after losing the first two games of the series.
Texas State was swept by Southern Miss in their previous series before facing Coastal Carolina.
Texas State is currently ranked 42nd in the NCAA RPI rankings.
Texas State trails South Alabama, Troy, and Appalachian State in the Sun Belt Conference standings.
New Steelers WR Germie Bernard has a surprising birthday connection with Aaron Rodgers.
How a missed field goal by Younghoe Koo saved a trainer's life
Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor hospitalized for a week due to stomach issue
Cooper Flagg's NBA Rookie of the Year win could spell trouble for Mavs fans.
Don't miss Hawks vs. Knicks Game 5! Here's how to watch.
Estudiantes and Flamengo set to clash in Copa Libertadores on April 30. Team news and predictions inside!
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Texas State Bobcats infielder Dawson Park (3) reacts to scoring a home run as the Texas Longhorns and Texas State Bobcats face off in San Marcos Tuesday, March 10, 2026. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman)
It's a small sample size, but the shift in Texas State's starting rotation has paid major dividends. Right-hander Wade Cooper had another solid start, going 6⅓ innings, striking out eight and allowing four earned runs. Fellow righty Cade Smith did even better, recording six Ks and holding Coastal Carolina's bats to one run through seven innings of work.
Unfortunately for Texas State fans, Jesus Tovar struggles continued Sunday despite the win. He lasted 3⅔ innings, giving up four runs on four hits and failing to make it to the fifth inning for the fourth-straight start. The Bobcats do not need Tovar to be perfect, but head coach Steven Trout said last Tuesday, following a win over Incarnate Word, that he expects better from his Sunday starter.
Texas State went 1-5 against the top two teams in the Sun Belt. It was not ideal, but the Bobcats have a chance to make up ground this weekend against the South Alabama Jaguars.
South Alabama is one game ahead of Texas State in the standings. A sweep would flip the two's positions, while a series win would push the Bobcats into a tie. Texas State's 10-11 conference record is tied with four other teams in the Sun Belt. It faces two of them, Arkansas State and Marshall, to close out the season.