| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARST | 13 | 51 | 64 |
| TXST | 31 | 38 | 69 |
Pearson scores 27 as Texas State beats Arkansas State 69-64
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Nijal Pearson had 27 points as Texas State defeated Arkansas State 69-64 on Saturday.
Eric Terry had 10 points for Texas State (17-10, 10-6 Sun Belt Conference), which has won four straight at home. Isiah Small added eight rebounds.
Arkansas State scored 13 points in the first half and trailed 31-13 at halftime. Fifty-one points in the second half were not enough to overcome the Bobcats.
Texas State is tied with Georgia Southern for third place behind Little Rock (12-4) and Georgia State (11-5).
Caleb Fields had 19 points for the Red Wolves (15-12, 7-9), who have lost five consecutive games. Jerry Johnson added 14 points and six rebounds. Marquis Eaton had 12 points.
The Bobcats improve to 2-0 against the Red Wolves this season. Texas State defeated Arkansas State 70-67 on Jan. 4.
Arkansas State returns home to play Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday. Texas State hosts Georgia Southern on Thursday.
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2019-2020 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 15-5 | - | 21-10 |
| Texas State | 13-7 | 2 | 21-11 |
| South Alabama | 13-7 | 2 | 20-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 12-8 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Georgia State | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Appalachian State | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| UT Arlington | 10-10 | 5 | 14-18 |
| Arkansas State | 8-12 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-12 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Louisiana | 8-12 | 7 | 14-19 |
| UL Monroe | 5-15 | 10 | 9-20 |
| Troy | 5-15 | 10 | 9-22 |