Sports – The Bridge News

19Nov

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Baseball, Sports

SPORTS: TAMIU’s baseball program promotes coach

SPORTS: TAMIU’s baseball program promotes coach By Kaily OlivoStaff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 Just the day before the new school year, TAMIU officially promoted an assistant coach to the lead the Dustdevils baseball team. Previously, Ruben Rodriguez served as an assistant coach alongside former coach Phillip Middleton. Rodriguez experienced Middleton’s leadership and influence on the team. “Coach Middleton was a great leader for us,” Rodriguez said. “He’s a guy that I personally look up to because … he’s great at keeping everything professional … So, being able to try to take over for him is some big shoes to fill, but we’re ready for it.” While the process was long and the transition remains ongoing, Rodriguez initially began without assistance and gradually wo...

SPORTS: Dustdevils face unfortunate loss against Falcons

5Nov

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Sports, Volleyball

SPORTS: Dustdevils face unfortunate loss against Falcons

SPORTS: Dustdevils face unfortunate loss against Falcons By Rodrigo Rendon CuevasBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 The TAMIU volleyball team faced Lone Star Conference rival University of Texas Permian Basin for its Youth Day game. The final score was 3-1 in favor of the Falcons on Oct. 5. Even though Texas A&M International University started off hot in their first set winning 25-20, the Falcons ended up winning the second set and gained momentum after that. “The game plan was to execute and even though it wasn’t our outcome, I believe we still played our best,” outside hitter Mia Molina said. “We just need to prepare by scouting the [opposing] team and just playing our own game.” Cris Cordova | BridgeTAMIU freshman outside hitter Aryana Ledet (2) attem...

24Oct

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Opinion, Sports

SPORTS OPINION: Super Bowl predictions

SPORTS OPINION: Super Bowl predictions By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 We are in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season, and to be honest, it is definitely not what I expected. At the time of this writing, the NFL has had a shift in power rankings: the lower teams from years prior are currently leading and the power house teams of last year are struggling to pull off wins. Teams such as the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings all had bad seasons, just a season prior; now they are leading their respective divisions. Teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles, all had success in recent years including going to the playoffs since 2021; now they are all struggling to get wins. Vicente Mendozaspo...

SPORTS: New coach takes reins of TAMIU volleyball

27Sep

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Sports, Volleyball

SPORTS: New coach takes reins of TAMIU volleyball

SPORTS: New coach takes reins of TAMIU volleyball By Kathy SalinasBridge Staff WriterPublished Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 Utilizing what she defines as a unique approach for training athletes, TAMIU’s new volleyball coach takes the reins of the team this Fall. As new freshmen join the program, so does a new coach: Tammie Jimenez is the newest addition, hailing from Midland College. “My philosophy is based on: simple is better than complex,” Jimenez said. Kathy Salinas | BridgeNew TAMIU volleyball coach Tammie Jimenez holds up a chart during a game on Sept. 28. The coach’s approach to training her players relies on strengthening the fundamentals of the game. In a nutshell, volleyball is passing and serving. Jimenez aims to create a mindset in her athletes that focuses on perso...

SPORTS: TAMIU women’s basketball introduces new coach

24Sep

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Sports, Women's Basketball

SPORTS: TAMIU women’s basketball introduces new coach

SPORTS: TAMIU women’s basketball introduces new coach By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Friday, Sept. 24, 2024 On June 17, TAMIU athletics announced the newly appointed women’s basketball coach. The new coach follows up after a successful 2023-2024 season led by the former coach. After a lengthy process, TAMIU selected coach Jaida Williams to lead TAMIU women’s basketball program and to help propel the team forward. Courtesy TAMIU Sports InformationJaida Williamswomen's basketball coach A Cal Poly Pomona product, Williams holds a long illustrious career both as a player and as a coach for women’s basketball. As a player, Williams helped lead Cal Poly Pomona her senior season to the NCAA Division II tournament, and reached all the way to the regional final. As a coach,...

SPORTS: OPINION: Can the Celtics repeat next year?

17Sep

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In Our View, Opinion, Sports

SPORTS: OPINION: Can the Celtics repeat next year?

SPORTS: OPINION: Can the Celtics repeat next year? By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 Before the playoffs started, I predicted in my last column that the Boston Celtics were going to win the 2024 NBA Finals. Five months later, I am now making an update to my original story because the Celtics went on a tear at the end of the season. They finished their last 20 games 16-4 and as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. They backed up their play going into the playoffs just losing two games in their first two rounds against Miami and Cleveland, and then finally sweeping Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals. At this point, they were heavily favored to win the championship no matter what team came out of the West. Vicente Mendoza, Sports Editor F...

23Apr

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In Our View, Opinion, Sports

SPORTS: OPINION: Dallas Cowboys all in?

SPORTS: OPINION: Dallas Cowboys all in? By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Tuesday, April 23, 2024 After a horrendous exit from the playoffs this past season, the Cowboys are once again back to square one. After the horrible loss, Cowboys owner and General Manager Jerry Jones said the team would be “all in” following this season. Since the start of the off-season, the Cowboys have not shown this “all in” mentality, but have shown they might be headed to a necessary rebuild next season. Vicente Mendoza, Sports Editor On the first day, they lost several key free agents to free agency. The first to go was running back Tony Pollard, who was the main Dallas back in 2023. Though his first year as a starter fell flat, he showed a lot of promise in his final games with the...

SPORTS: OPINION: Celtics could be on top this year if they don’t choke

2Apr

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Men's Basketball, Opinion, Sports

SPORTS: OPINION: Celtics could be on top this year if they don’t choke

SPORTS: OPINION: Celtics could be on top this year if they don’t choke Sports Column By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Tuesday, April 2, 2024 We are midway through the NBA season, and there has been a good amount of ups and downs throughout the season for all of the teams. As I write this, there have not been two teams that stand out as favorites for the NBA Finals. Powerhouse teams you would expect to dominate the NBA, such as the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks, have struggled throughout this season. This season, it’s difficult to predict a clear winner, but I would have to choose the Boston Celtics. Vicente MendozaSports Editor The Celtics are the top team in the Eastern Conference, as well as the top team in the NBA with a reco...

SPORTS: Rec Center hosts Strength Competition

28Mar

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Health, On Campus, Sports

SPORTS: Rec Center hosts Strength Competition

SPORTS: Rec Center hosts Strength Competition By Dora GuerreroBridge Staff WriterPublished Thursday, March 28, 2024 After three days of muscle power, the TAMIU Recreation Center’s annual spring Strength Competition came to an end. The March 5-7 competition brings interaction to the Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center. Events like this are open to all TAMIU students interested in showing off their strength in a safe and sanitary environment. Anyone in the student body who is interested in lifting, regardless of their expertise, can participate in these events without fear of judgment. Tiffany Luna | BridgeJuan Gutierrez lifts during the Strength Competition on March 6 in the Kinesiology, Wellness and Recreation Center. For those interested in participating, they shoul...

26Mar

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Men's Basketball, Sports

SPORTS: Dustdevils win Senior Night

SPORTS: Dustdevils win Senior Night By Vicente MendozaSports EditorPublished Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The TAMIU men’s basketball team faced its conference rival University of Texas-Tyler in the final home game on Senior Night. The final score was 64-56 with the Dustdevils on top. When the Feb. 17 game started, the team’s energy was high coming off a celebration for the seniors prior to the game. Texas A&M International University began with an 8-0 run on offense, and showed real promise in the starting moments of the game. Cris Rios | BridgeTAMIU junior forward Olaverr Camacho (15) leaps to defend against UT-Tyler junior forward Juan Pablo Camargo (15), as TAMIU junior guard Shannon Strickland (3) looks on during a Feb. 17 home game. While TAMIU started off hot, the team ...

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