UTSA’s backcourt explode to help earn 77-71 win over Texas State

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) – Junior guard Jhivvan Jackson poured in a season-high 33 points and hit the key shots in a late run to give UTSA (3-6) a 77-71 victory over Texas State (6-4) on Saturday evening at Strahan Arena. It is the Bobcats' first loss at home this season.

Senior guard Nijal Pearson hit a 3-pointer to give Texas State a 48-45 lead with 14:10 remaining in the game. The Roadrunners responded, however, with a 10-0 run, with five of them from Jackson, to regain a 55-48 lead with 10:14 left and never looked back.

Jackson made half of his 26 shots, including 5-of-10 from 3-point range, and added seven rebounds and three steals for the Roadrunners. Junior guard Keaton Wallace pitched…