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Lady Buffs Fall to Tarleton

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2019

The no. 8 ranked West Texas A&M Lady Buffs faced off against the Tarleton TexAnns at the First United Bank Center in Canyon, Texas on Saturday January 19, 2019. Freshman guard, Delany...

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The Buffs sealed their victory with a 35-31 win over the TAMU-Kingsville Javelinas.

One last win to say goodbye to Kimbrough Memorial Stadium

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2018

  The West Texas A&M Buffaloes brought home the victory for the last time with an epic win at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium on Nov. 3, against the Texas A&M Kingsville Javelinas.    “To have...

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The Buffs played their final Wagon Wheel game in Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.

WTAMU fall short at Wagon Wheel

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 30, 2018

The Buffs battled and fell to the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds 28-0 at the annual Wagon Wheel game on Oct. 20. This game has proven to be a lasting tradition within the rivalry of WTAMU and ENMU and this...

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The WTAMU Buffs had a victorious homecoming with a 42-21 win against the UT- Permian Basin Falcons.

The Buffs are back in town

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2018

In an exhilarating final homecoming game at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, the Buffaloes of West Texas A&M battled their way to victory over the Falcons of UT-Permian Basin. The Buffs have kicked, passed,...

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The Lady Buffs placed first in the WTAMU Lady Buff Invitational in Amarillo, Texas.

Lady Buffs all “fore” teamwork

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2018

  The No. 5 ranked Lady Buffs golf team have started the season strong with a number of both team and individual successes. The team has placed in the top three in every tournament they have participated...

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Tyson Jex has been named the new Director of Athletic Communications.

Former Buff returns as Director

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2018

As the Buffs and Lady Buffs return for a new action-packed season of West Texas A&M University  athletics, a former Buff has returned to help keep the buff nation and sports fans updated on the latest...

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Pedro reuniting with his former WTAMU teammates.

WTAMU remembers “Pistol” Pete Pedro

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2018

There have been a number of legendary Buffs to walk the field  at West Texas A&M University. One of the most well-known was “Pistol” Pete Pedro, who passed away on April 22, 2018. Known to many...

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West Texas A&M will be in Kimbrough Memorial Stadium for the final time in the 2018 season prior to moving to the new on-campus Buffalo Stadium in 2019.

Buff football team prepare for last season in Kimbrough

Lorenzo Barnett, Contributor May 11, 2018

With this being the final year in Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, it is a big year for WT football. Built in 1959 and initially called the Buffalo Bowl, the Buffs now prepare for the final chapter in the historic...

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Running back Eddy Williams runs as WT defenders chase down Williams during the annual Maroon and White spring game at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium on Friday, April 20.

Buffs close competitive spring football season

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor April 23, 2018

As another season of spring football has concluded at West Texas A&M, the Buffaloes now shift their focus to summer workouts in preparation for the final season at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. Head...

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Lady Buffs complete sweep of UTPB

Lady Buffs complete sweep of UTPB

Nick Alvarado, Former Editor for The Prairie March 31, 2018

West Texas A&M pitcher Kilee Halbert became the program’s all-time career leader in wins as the Lady Buffs swept UTPB in a twin-bill on Friday. Halbert, who improved to 14-4 on the season, surpassed...

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN MOORE - AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Chavlovich sets new LSC scoring record during south central regional tournament

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor March 20, 2018

During the south central regional tournament, history was made as the West Texas A&M Buffaloes earned their first trip to the elite eight tournament in 20 years. WT this season also broke the record...

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Buffs toughen past Falcons for first Elite Eight berth in 20 years

Buffs toughen past Falcons for first Elite Eight berth in 20 years

Austin Heinen, Former Associate Editor March 13, 2018

For the third consecutive time this season, the 11th-ranked West Texas A&M (31-3) Buffs topped 19th-ranked Texas-Permian Basin, this time, for the south central regional title. In front of...

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