SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Kavin Gilder-Tilbury scored 26 points shooting 10 for 15 and grabbed 11 rebounds and Texas State smoked South Alabama shooting 59 percent from the floor for a 90-64 win on Monday.
Texas State (17-11, 10-6 Sun Belt) got off to a quick start and led 10-0 on Ojai Black's 3-point play. Marlin Davis' layup off his steal made it 17-5 with 12:10 left before halftime.
Ken Williams' jumper brought South Alabama (13-16, 6-10) to within 23-16 with 9:02 to play before the break, and the Bobcats outscored South Alabama 22-9 to end the half and led 45-27 at halftime.