SAN MARCOS, Texas – After a pair of victories last weekend, Texas State is receiving 27 votes in the Collegeinsider.com (CIT) Men's Mid-Major Top 25 Poll announced Monday.
The Bobcats (17-10, 10-6 Sun Belt) gained six more votes from last week's total after defeating Little Rock 74-66 who was ranked No. 14 in the poll at the time, and topped Arkansas State 69-64, notching their fourth regular-season series sweep this year. The Maroon and Gold picked up win No. 10 in league play with the decision against Arkansas State, marking the first time in 17 years that the Bobcats have recorded consecutive double-digit wins in league play (2001-03).
In addition to Little Rock who is now ranked No. 21 in the poll, Georgia State has also appeared in the poll with 23 votes. LR is still atop the league with a 12-4 conference record and GSU is currently No. 2 in the league with an 11-5 record. Texas State is tied at No. 3 with Georgia Southern with a 10-6 mark.
A big weekend is ahead for the Bobcats as they will welcome Georgia Southern at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and have senior day at 4 p.m. on Saturday vs. Georgia State in what has been a rowdy Strahan Arena. Texas State is 12-3 when playing at home this year.
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