| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCU | 24 | 25 | 7 | 56 |
| TXST | 23 | 26 | 5 | 54 |
Beck's OT layup gets Coastal Carolina past Texas State 56-54
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Demario Beck made a layup at the buzzer to lift Coastal Carolina to a 56-54 overtime victory over Texas State on Thursday night.
Nijal Pearson's two free throws tied the game at 54 for the Bobcats with 1:05 to play. Ajay Sanders missed a 3 for the Chanticleers on the ensuing possession, but Texas State committed a turnover before Beck made the game-winner.
Neither team had more than a three-point lead since midway through the second half.
Artur Labinowicz scored 14 points to lead Coastal Carolina (11-13, 5-6 Sun Belt Conference). Zac Cuthbertson added 12 points and Jaylen Shaw had 10. Beck finished with four points, with his first points of the game coming on a pair of free throws with 2:55 to play in the extra period.
Pearson scored 16 points to lead Texas State (14-10, 7-4).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Randall
- Tom Fitzgerald
- Garrick Shannon
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
| Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
| James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
| Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |
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