Game Notes

San Marcos, Texas – Texas State (4-9) men's basketball will host UT Pan American (3-13) on Tuesday, January 4 at Strahan Coliseum. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. The Bobcats enter Tuesday's contest with a recent win over UT Tyler to end 2010 and bring their winning ways into the New Year.

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Series: 20-10, UT Pan American. Last meeting: November 20, 2010...TXST 76-63. Eddie Rios led all scorers with 20 points.

Scouting Texas State

Texas State (4-9) beat UT Tyler 80-59 on New Year's Eve to bring its win total to four games. The Bobcats are led by team captains Cameron Johnson and Tony Bishop; Texas State's top scorers and rebounders. Texas State has scored 72+ points in each of its last four games, going 2-2. The Bobcats are shooting 45 percent from the field and averaging 78.2 points per game. Last time the two teams met, Texas State won the contest 76-63. The Bobcats shot 46 percent from the field and held the Broncs to 30 percent.

Scouting UTPA

UT Pan American (3-13) is on a seven-game losing streak with its recent 88-65 loss to Tulane on the road. Perry Pettty led the Broncs with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Aaron Urbanus added 15 points. The Broncs are averaging 67.7 points per game and are shooting 42 percent from the floor. Perry leads the Broncs with a scoring average of 17.1 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Last Time Out

Texas State looks to beat UTPA for the second time this season. Junior guard Eddie Rios netted 20 points, to lead the Texas State men's basketball team to a 76-63 win over UT Pan American on Nov. 20 at UTPA Fieldhouse. Tony Bishop had 15 points and eight rebounds, while Cameron Johnson added nine points and seven boards.