In a thrilling match on Wednesday, Texas State emerged victorious over Georgia State with a score of 94-80. Leading the charge for the Bobcats was Tylan Pope, who showcased an impressive performance by scoring 20 points while also contributing 12 rebounds and blocking three shots.
Alongside Pope, Coleton Benson made a significant impact by netting 18 points, shooting 6 of 14 from the field, which included a strong 5 of 12 from three-point territory. Tyler Morgan also had a notable game with 13 points, successfully making 5 of his 12 attempts, and 2 of those from long range.
On the opposing side, the Panthers fought hard, with Cesare Edwards leading the pack with an outstanding 27 points and four blocks. Teammate Toneari Lane also had a strong outing, contributing 25 points and dishing out four assists, while Malachi Brown rounded off the contributions with 10 points and four assists of his own.
Both teams are set to return to action on Saturday, with Texas State preparing to host Southern Miss. Meanwhile, Georgia State will be on the road to face Arkansas State.