Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson signs autographs for the seventh and eighth graders of Owen Goodnight Middle School, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, after a 64-62 loss to UTA. Pearson, the all-time leading scorer for Texas State, missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.

Texas State strutter Sabrina Freire performs during a timeout of Texas State vs. UTA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson signs autographs for the seventh and eighth graders of Owen Goodnight Middle School, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, after a 64-62 loss to UTA. Pearson, the all-time leading scorer for Texas State, missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter.

Aaron Peterson, 12, of Owen Goodnight Middle School poses for a photo while holding an autographed poster from Texas State’s Nijal Pearson, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson reacts after missing a potential game-winning three-pointer vs. UTA, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson attempts a game-winning three-pointer vs. UTA with 2.2 seconds left on the clock, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State mascot Boko the Bobcat watches a Bobcat floater attempt with the Texas State cheerleaders, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena in a game vs. UTA.

Texas State mascot Boko the Bobcat raises a claw in the air during a Texas State basketball game vs. UTA, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State Head Coach Danny Kaspar addresses the media after a 62-64 loss against UTA on Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Theta Chi fraternity members cheer for the Bobcat men’s basketball team, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in a basketball game between Texas State and the University of Texas at Arlington. 

Texas State junior Isiah Small pushes through UTA defenders to shoot a layup for the Bobcats, Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State Head Coach Danny Kaspar talks to his team during a timeout, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena in a game vs. UTA.

Senior Nijal Pearson jumps to shoot the ball over UTA players Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State sophomore Mason Harrell shoots the ball over UTA’s Jabari Narcis to score for the Bobcats in the first half, Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Senior guard Nijal Pearson looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to between UTA defenders Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State sophomore Mason Harrell guards UTA senior Brian Warren as he dribbles the ball closer to the basket, Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena.

Texas State senior guard Nijal Pearson acknowledges the crowd after receiving recognition for becoming the all-time leading scorer in Texas State’s program history, before a game vs. UTA, Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, at Strahan Arena. The game was recognized as ‘Nijal Pearson Appreciation Night’.