Texas A&M Mourns Sophomore Who Died Hours After Attending Tailgate Party

Students and faculty at Texas A&M are mourning the unexpected death of sophomore Brianna Aguilera.

Aguilera died at a student apartment complex near the University of Texas just hours after attending a tailgate party Friday night, according to a Monday, December 1, report from local news outlet KBTX. The Austin Police Department noted that her death occurred early in the morning on Saturday just before 1 a.m. According to the news outlet, authorities do not suspect foul play and a cause of death has not yet been released.

Her cause of death will be investigated by the Travis County Medical Examiner.

Aguilera’s family set up a GoFundMe for funeral-related expenses in the wake of her untimely death.

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“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin, Brianna Aguilera,” the GoFundMe’s description reads. “Brianna graduated from United High School in Laredo, TX where she was a seasoned cheerleader and received honors of Magna Cum Lade. She was pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer and was attending The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M, her dream was to always be an AGGIE! She was a year shy of attaining her Aggie ring.”

The family added, “On Friday, November 28, 2025, Brianna attended the UT vs. Texas A&M tailgate with friends at Austin. The details surrounding what happened next remain unclear, and her mother is still awaiting answers.”

“Our hearts are shattered. In an effort to ease the financial burden on Brianna’s mother and loved ones during this unimaginable time, we are asking family, friends, and all who knew or knew of Bri to consider offering a donation,” they concluded. “If you are unable to give, we humbly ask that you keep Brianna and her family in your thoughts and prayers.”

The GoFundMe has raised $23,805 at the time of publication — well over its goal of $12,000.

“We have reached our goal, Brianna will be home with all her loved ones soon” wrote organizer Amabelii Fernandez in a comment. “I will leave the donations open so that my aunt can comfortably grieve through this unimaginable loss.”

Aguilera’s mother, Stephanie Rodriguez, also commented on the GoFundMe, expressing how grateful she is for the “love and support” she has received “at this moment.”

“The unexpected loss of my brie brie has been a tremendous challenge, but I find strength in the outpouring of kindness,” she added. “I’ve experienced every parent’s worst fear, but I’m comforted by the knowledge that my brie brie touched so many hearts.”

She 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. Thank you all for loving brie always and forever !!! My baby angel and princess is with God, and I find peace in that truth ! Thank you all, and I will notify you of her services, as I know that’s how my brie brie would have wanted it!”

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Before attending college in Austin, Aguilera graduated from United High School in Laredo, Texas, where she was on the cheer squad for four years.