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Bobcats sweep the weekend with a 69-64 win over Arkansas State

SAN MARCOS, Texas Texas State earned its 10th victory in Sun Belt Conference play with a 69-64 decision vs. Arkansas State Saturday afternoon at Strahan Arena. Senior guard Nijal Pearson led all scorers with 27 points and became the first Bobcat to score 500 points in three consecutive seasons.

The win marks the first time the Bobcats (17-10, 10-6 Sun Belt) have secured consecutive 10-plus victories in conference play (2001-03) and the first time in the Danny Kaspar era. The Maroon and Gold have won nine straight games against the Red Wolves (15-12, 7-9 Sun Belt) and lead the all-time series 9-3.