Asberry scores 26 to carry Texas St. past Troy 66-61
TROY, Ala. -- — Caleb Asberry had a season-high 26 points as Texas State won its ninth straight game, defeating Troy 66-61 on Friday night.
Asberry made all six of his 3-pointers.
Mason Harrell had 16 points for conference-leading Texas State (21-6, 12-3 Sun Belt Conference). Shelby Adams added 13 points and six rebounds. Isiah Small had 10 rebounds.
Efe Odigie had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Trojans (19-10, 10-6). Khalyl Waters added 14 points.
The Bobcats leveled the season series against the Trojans. Troy defeated Texas State 78-63 on Dec. 30.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Joe Lindsay
- Shaun Seales
- Robert Felder
2023-24 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 16-2 | - | 27-7 |
| James Madison | 15-3 | 1 | 32-4 |
| Troy | 13-5 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 5 | 20-17 |
| Louisiana | 10-8 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 7 | 16-16 |
| South Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Georgia State | 8-10 | 8 | 14-17 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 8 | 9-24 |
| Texas State | 7-11 | 9 | 17-18 |
| Marshall | 7-11 | 9 | 13-20 |
| UL Monroe | 6-12 | 10 | 11-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-13 | 11 | 9-22 |
| Old Dominion | 3-15 | 13 | 7-25 |
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