| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GASO | 20 | 35 | 55 |
| TXST | 42 | 28 | 70 |
Pearson leads Texas State past Georgia Southern 70-55
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Nijal Pearson had 20 points as Texas State beat Georgia Southern 70-55 on Thursday night.
Marlin Davis had 16 points for Texas State (18-10, 11-6 Sun Belt Conference), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Isiah Small added seven rebounds. Shelby Adams had eight rebounds.
Texas State dominated the first half and led 42-20 at halftime. The Eagles' 20 first-half points marked a season low for the team.
Isaiah Crawley had 18 points and seven rebounds for the Eagles (16-12, 10-7). Ike Smith added 11 points.
The Bobcats leveled the season series against the Eagles with the win. Georgia Southern defeated Texas State 67-64 on Dec. 19. Texas State plays Georgia State at home on Saturday. Georgia Southern plays Texas-Arlington on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Patrick Evans
- Eric Mims
- Steven Anderson
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-3 | - | 18-7 |
| South Alabama | 8-4 | 1 | 16-9 |
| Troy | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| App State | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| James Madison | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Marshall | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Old Dominion | 7-5 | 2 | 11-14 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Texas State | 5-7 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Georgia State | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Miss | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Louisiana | 5-7 | 4 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 2-10 | 7 | 6-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-11 | 8 | 8-17 |
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