Colorado State holds off Texas State 66-58
FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Anthony Bonner scored 17 points, Prentiss Nixon added 15 points and Colorado State beat Texas State 66-58 on Sunday.
Nixon was 2-for-12 shooting from the field but made up for it at the free-throw line with 10 straight makes. Both teams struggled from the field as Colorado State (5-6) shot 41 percent and the Bobcats were 17 for 45 (38).
The Rams led 42-31 at halftime before Texas State (5-6) used a 13-6 run and closed within four after a pair of Isaiah Gurley free throws. With 3:45 left, Nijal Pearson made a 3 and Texas State closed to 58-55.
Deion James converted a 3-point play off a layup for the Rams, and Shelby Adams responded with a 3 with 2:29 left but the Bobcats never scored again.
Pearson led Texas State with 14 points, Alex Peacock had 13 and Gurley 10.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Mike O'Neill
- Rick O'Neill
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| App State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Mountain West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 5-0 | - | 15-1 |
| New Mexico | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Boise State | 4-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| San Diego State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| Colorado State | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| UNLV | 3-1 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| Wyoming | 2-3 | 3 | 9-7 |
| Nevada | 0-4 | 4.5 | 8-7 |
| Air Force | 0-4 | 4.5 | 3-12 |
| San José State | 0-5 | 5 | 7-10 |
| Fresno State | 0-5 | 5 | 4-12 |
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