SAN MARCOS, Texas — In an exhilarating overtime face-off on Saturday night, Texas State emerged victorious against South Alabama with a final score of 93-92. Tyler Morgan was instrumental for the Bobcats, contributing 20 points to the team’s triumph, while Mark Drone clinched the win with a last-second basket as time ran out.

Morgan demonstrated an impressive performance, shooting 8 out of 11 from the field, and converting 3 free throws without a miss. His shooting from 3-point range saw him make 1 out of 3 attempts. Coleton Benson also played a crucial role by adding 19 points, showcasing his accuracy with 5 successful shots from 9 attempts, including an impressive 5 out of 8 from beyond the arc, and converting 4 out of 5 from the free-throw line. Additionally, Josh O’Garro contributed 13 points to the Bobcats’ cause, shooting 4 out of 9, with 3 successful 3-point shots out of 4 attempts.

On the other hand, South Alabama’s offense was spearheaded by Barry Dunning Jr., who delivered a standout performance with an astounding 46 points, setting a new program record while also making two steals. Elijah Ormiston added depth to the team’s scoring with 12 points, while Myles Corey rounded out the contributions by scoring 9 points along with 6 assists and 2 steals during the contest.

This thrilling matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Texas State’s resilience ultimately leading them to a narrow victory in front of their home crowd.