Texas State baseball beats Texas A&M: Takeaways from Bobcats' statement win
Texas State catcher Austin Munguia (42) celebrates a hit for a double during the game against Louisiana at Bobcat Ballpark on Saturday, March. 21, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas. (Aaron E.
Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Texas State baseball earned its best win of the season Tuesday night, pulling off a 9-8 upset over No. 18-ranked Texas A&M. The two offenses went blow for blow, as the Bobcats took a 9-7 lead into the ninth inning.
Closing pitcher Wade Cooper struggled with his command, giving up a double to Jorian Wilson and allowing a run after throwing two wild pitches. After walking Boston Kellner, Cooper got first baseman Gavin Grahovac on a groundout to secure the game. Texas State catcher Rashawn Galloway (7) celebrates a home run during the game against Louisiana at Bobcat Ballpark on Saturday, March.
21, 2026 in San Marcos, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman) Texas State trails 16-50 in the overall rivalry, although this is its second win over Texas A&M in its past three meetings.
This is also the Bobcats' first win over a Power Four team this season. MORE: Chase Mora breaks MLB star Paul Goldschmidt's HR record Here are some takeaways from the win. Statement win Texas State gave its Austin neighbors a scare last week, falling 10-8.