SAN MARCOS, Texas (1/19/19) – A 20-0 run by Texas State to open the second half was too much for the Arkansas State men’s basketball team to overcome in a 77-64 setback Saturday afternoon in San Marcos.
Ty Cockfield II had 21 points to lead A-State (8-11, 2-4 SBC) while Marquis Eaton added 12 points. Tristin Walley chipped in with seven points and a team high eight rebounds. Nijal Pearson led Texas State (16-3, 5-1 SBC) with a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds.
“We fought back in the second half and I was proud of that effort,” said A-State head coach Mike Balado.