Texas A&M Student Dies Just Hours After Attending Tailgate for Football Game

Texas A&M Student Dies Just Hours After Attending Tailgate for Football Game

Brianna Aguilera's mother says she is "still awaiting answers" about what led to her daughter's death on Nov. 30

Natasha Dye

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM UTC

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GoFundMe Brianna Aguilera via GoFundMe — GoFundMe
Brianna Aguilera via GoFundMe

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A sophomore at Texas A&M died on Saturday, Nov. 29, just hours after attending a tailgate at the University of Texas
Brianna Aguilera was found dead at a student apartment complex just before 1 a.m., according to local news station KBTX
Aguilera's family say they are "still awaiting answers" on what led to the aspiring lawyer's death

The family of a sophomore at Texas A&M say they're "still awaiting answers" after she was found dead near campus after attending a football game.

According to local news station KBTX, the Austin Police Department said Brianna Aguilera died just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, hours after she attended a tailgate for Texas A&M's football game against the University of Texas.

Aguilera's family told the outlet that they are "looking for answers" surrounding her death, and are only aware of the fact that she attended the tailgate.

"The details surrounding what happened next remain unclear," the family wrote in a GoFundMe established on Nov. 30.

Police said Aguilera died at a student apartment complex near the University of Texas campus, per KBTX.

The Travis County medical examiner will investigate Aguilera's cause of death, however, KBTX reported that foul play is not suspected at this time.

Alex Slitz/Getty  Texas A&M vs Texas Longhorns on Nov. 28, 2025 — Alex Slitz/Getty
Texas A&M vs Texas Longhorns on Nov. 28, 2025

The GoFundMe for Aguilera has nearly doubled its original goal of $12,000 as of Monday afternoon. Her mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, shared a post on the page Sunday, thanking everyone for their "love and support at this moment."

The grieving mother said the "unexpected loss" of her daughter "has been a tremendous challenge, but I find strength in the outpouring of kindness."

"I’ve experienced every parent’s worst fear, but I’m comforted by the knowledge that my brie brie touched so many hearts," Rodriguez continued. "I thank you all for every word and emotion you have shared towards my brie brie….. she adored each and every one of you, and although my princess is in a brighter realm, I take solace in the memories we created together."

Rodriguez said she is able to "find peace" knowing that her "baby angel and princess is with God," and told supporters she'd "notify" them of when services will be held for her daughter.

According to the GoFundMe, Aguilera graduated Magna Cum Lade from United High School in Laredo, Texas, where she was a cheerleader. The young woman was pursuing her "dream of becoming a lawyer and was attending The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M," the fundraiser said.

"Her dream was to always be an AGGIE!" her family said.

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