Texas State Bobcats complete sweep of Niagara Purple Eagles

Bobcats dominate with 11-0 victory in series finale

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Texas State Bobcats baseball team completed a sweep of the Niagara Purple Eagles with an 11-0 victory on Sunday afternoon at Bobcat Ballpark. Junior ace pitcher Jesus Tovar turned in a stellar performance, going five innings and allowing just three hits while striking out six. The Bobcats' offense got going early, scoring three runs in the first inning and never looking back, eventually ending the game via the run-rule in the eighth inning.

Why it matters

The Bobcats' dominant opening weekend performance against Niagara sets them up well for the rest of the season. Head coach Steven Trout will be encouraged by his team's strong pitching and timely hitting as they prepare to face tougher opponents like Gonzaga and Washington State in the coming weeks.

The details

Sophomore shortstop Dawson Park led the way offensively for the Bobcats, going 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs, including a triple that cleared the bases in the first inning. The Bobcats took advantage of several Niagara miscues, with wild pitches and passed balls leading to additional scoring opportunities. The game ended when Park singled in the eighth inning, driving in the 11th run of the game.

  • The Bobcats completed the sweep on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The game was played at Bobcat Ballpark in San Marcos, Texas.

The players

Jesus Tovar

A junior left-handed pitcher who turned in a dominant performance, going five innings and allowing just three hits while striking out six.

Dawson Park

The sophomore shortstop led the Bobcats' offense, going 2-for-4 with 4 RBIs, including a bases-clearing triple in the first inning.

Steven Trout

The head coach of the Texas State Bobcats baseball team, who was encouraged by his team's strong performance in the opening weekend sweep.

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What they’re saying

“Jesus Tovar was really good, he's going to compete for us every game. We also stayed locked in mentally and scoring runs.”

— Steven Trout, Head Coach (universitystar.com)

“It's always good when you're ahead and everyone's feeling it, good at-bats [all around].”

— Dawson Park, Sophomore Shortstop (universitystar.com)

What’s next

The Bobcats will hit the road for the first time this season, heading to Waco to take on the Baylor Bears on Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

The takeaway

The Bobcats' dominant opening weekend performance, capped off by an 11-0 victory over Niagara, has them well-positioned for the rest of the season. With strong pitching and timely hitting, the team will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming matchups against Gonzaga and Washington State.