| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | 20 | 37 | 57 |
| TXST | 41 | 41 | 82 |
Pearson, Sule power Texas State past Appalachian State 82-57
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Nijal Pearson scored 22 points and Alonzo Sule added 18 off the bench as Texas State routed Appalachian State 82-57 on Saturday.
Junior forward Quentin Scott had 11 points, six rebounds and three assists in his first career start for Texas State (10-8, 3-4 Sun Belt Conference). Sule, a sophomore, also had six rebounds and two assists. He made 7 of 8 shots.
Mason Harrell scored 15 points, 12 in the first half as the Bobcats shot 63% and built a 41-20 halftime lead. Pearson scored 14 points, with 4-of-7 3-pointers, as Texas State quickly went up by 29 and led by at least 22 the rest of the way.
Justin Forrest had 23 points for the Mountaineers (9-9, 3-4). James Lewis Jr. added seven rebounds.
Texas State plays at Louisiana-Monroe on Thursday. Appalachian State plays Arkansas State at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sidney Cohen
- Nathan Bemis
- John Heatly
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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