SAN MARCOS, Texas – Down 14 with the fourth quarter to play, the Texas State women's basketball team rallied with a 28-6 run in the final 10 minutes to earn a 52-44 victory over St. Edward's in the home opener Sunday afternoon. The victory marks the first win of the season for the 'Cats as they improve to 1-1 on the year.


 
Back-to-back made three pointers by Kaitlin Walla with just under eight minutes to play provided the spark and cut the Hilltopper's double-digit lead to four, putting Texas State right back in the ball game. A pair of lay-ups by Taeler Deer as well as one from Ayriel Anderson would be the combination needed to tie up the game and continue to push the momentum in favor of the Bobcats.
 
Anderson's lay-up sparked additional momentum for the 'Cats as just seconds earlier she earned her third takeaway of the game in the Bobcat's offensive court.
 
Texas State finished the final three minutes of play on a 12-4 run including six straight free throws by Walla and Anderson to send St. Edward's, who led for all by three and a half minutes of the game, home with a loss.
 
The Bobcats got off to a slow start with just five points in the first quarter of play. Tempo picked up as the second quarter progressed, but quickly slowed down for the 'Cats in the third. With just 24 points through three quarters, the Bobcats more than doubled their score to go ahead of the Hilltoppers for the victory.
 
Deer (11) and Walla (10) each finished the game with double-digit points for the first time in the 2015-16 season and Ericka May led all Bobcats with nine rebounds. The 'Cats finished the game shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc while holding the Hilltoppers scoreless from three. From the line, Texas State went 14-for-19 at a clip of 73.7 percent.
 
The Bobcats will remain at home for their next game as they prep to take on North Texas on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Live stats, live audio, and live video will be available at www.txstatebobcats.com.