Senior starters Nijal Pearson and Eric Terry led the way past Georgia State in a 86-76 win on Saturday at Strahan Arena.
The win marked their final regular-season home game and moved the team above Georgia State to second in the Sun Belt Conference.
The Bobcats, 12-6 in conference, have now won four consecutive games.
The ‘Cats came out the gate hot and jumped out to a quick 18-5 lead to start the game.
Throughout the first half, the Texas State offense clicked on all cylinders as they racked up 46 points.
Georgia State’s perimeter shooting and slashing by junior guard Kane Williams brought them back to tie the game in the second half, but the Bobcats found away to pull away late with key buckets by Terry and Pearson.
Terry finished with a career-high 20 points and 4 rebounds, while Pearson put up 18 points and grabbed 9 boards.
The Bobcats will look to stay hot and continue their win streak next Friday against the University of Texas-Arlington on ESPN2.
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson takes time after a game against Georgia State to sign fans’ game balls and player rosters, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State defeated Georgia State 86-76 to move to second in the Sun Belt conference.
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson gives a speech to Bobcat fans after a Texas State victory over Georgia State in the last home game of the season, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State defeated Georgia State 86-76 to move to second in the Sun Belt Conference.
Texas State sophomore guard Mason Harrell interacts with fans after a victory over Georgia State, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena. Texas State defeated Georgia State 86-76 to move to second in the Sun Belt Conference.
Texas State sophomore guard Caleb Asberry dribbles past Georgia State junior guard Corey Allen, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena.
Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson pushes past Georgia State freshman forward Jalen Thomas for a layup, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena.
Texas State sophomore forward Alonzo Sule shoots the ball over Georgia State players, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena.
Texas State junior forward Quentin Scott dribbles the ball around Georgia State junior forward Josh Linder to get to the basket, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena.
Texas State junior guard Marlin Davis dribbles around Georgia State defenders during the first half of a game between the two teams, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena.
Texas State seniors Nijal Pearson and Eric Terry pose for a photo with their families during the players’ senior night, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at Strahan Arena.
Texas State Head Coach Danny Kaspar shakes senior Bobcat Nijal Pearson’s hand during Pearson’s senior night, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Strahan Arena.
