| 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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Men's College Basketball News
Jaworski carries Lafayette over Loyola (MD) 72-70
— Justin Jaworski scored 22 points and Lafayette for the second time in two days edged past Loyola (MD) 72-70 on Sunday night.
Hall lifts Loyola of Chicago over Northern Iowa 88-46
— Tate Hall had 13 points off the bench to lead Loyola of Chicago to an 88-46 win over Northern Iowa on Sunday, the Ramblers’ eighth consecutive home victory.
Carter lifts Norfolk St. past Delaware St. 83-79 in OT
— Devante Carter scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Norfolk State to an 83-79 overtime win over Delaware State on Sunday.
2020-2021 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 4-2 | - | 10-5 |
| Georgia State | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 3-2 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-3 | 1 | 9-6 |
| South Alabama | 2-4 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Troy | 1-3 | 2 | 6-7 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Texas State | 3-1 | - | 9-4 |
| Louisiana | 3-3 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Little Rock | 3-3 | 1 | 7-6 |
| UT Arlington | 3-3 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Arkansas State | 2-2 | 1 | 5-6 |
| UL Monroe | 2-4 | 2 | 4-9 |