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Recap - Texas State Defeats Arkansas State 77-64

Nijal Pearson scored 29 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Texas State over Arkansas State, 77-64, on Saturday at Strahan Coliseum.

Texas State was a -10.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Tre'Larenz Nottingham had 13 points for Texas State and Alex Peacock chipped in with 10 points. Jaylen Shead had 3 assists for them, while Nijal Pearson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Arkansas State got 21 points from Ty Cockfield in a losing cause and another 12 points from Marquis Eaton. Ty Cockfield contributed 4 assists for them, while Tristin Walley had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Texas State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

The rebound battle favored Texas State as they grabbed 36 boards, while Arkansas State only had 28

Next game, Texas State takes its act on the road to face Georgia State looking for another win. For Arkansas State, they head home to face Appalachian State.