BOCA RATON, Fla. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday, Tre Carroll provided a significant boost off the bench, contributing 18 points, as Florida Atlantic triumphed over Texas State with a final score of 89-80.

Carroll showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 7 of his 9 attempts from the field, and successfully making all 4 of his free-throw attempts. The Owls, now holding a record of 7 wins against 5 losses, also saw Niccolo Moretti add 15 points to the scoreboard, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 6 for 7 from the charity stripe. Matas Vokietaitis further contributed to the team’s efforts with 13 points, converting 5 of 8 field goals and 3 of 8 from the free-throw line.

On the other side of the court, Texas State (7-4) was led by Tyler Morgan, who delivered a solid performance with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Tylan Pope offered support with 14 points and 3 blocks, while Josh O’Garro added 13 points along with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. The loss marked the end of a five-game winning streak for the Bobcats.

The turning point in the game came just before halftime, when Florida Atlantic seized the lead with 51 seconds remaining in the first half and managed to maintain it throughout the second half. The halftime score stood at 43-40, with Vokietaitis leading his team with 11 points at the break.