SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State (9-2) wraps up its non-conference slate on Wednesday when it travels to take on #13/#14 Houston (10-2) at 7 p.m. at the Fertitta Center.
The game will be streamed on ESPN+ with Matt Pedersen and Reid Gettys on the call. Fans can also catch the action on the Varsity Sports Network and KTSW 89.9 FM with
Brant Freeman and
Clint Shields.
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BOBCATS UNDEFEATED HOMESTAND
The Bobcats completed an undefeated four-game homestand on Saturday with a 75-36 win over Paul Quinn. TXST also claimed victories over Denver (71-58), Lamar (67-47) and Southwestern (101-54).
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BLOCK FEST
With 14 blocks on Saturday against Paul Quinn, Texas State set a new program record in a game and breaking the previous mark was 11 rejections on Dec. 11, 2005 against St. Edward's. Six different Bobcats recorded a block on Saturday led by a career-high five from
Nighael Ceaser. Small matched his career best with four rejections and
Nate Martin added two. Also credited with a block was Brand Love,
Tyrel Morgan and Harrell
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LOOKING AT THE BOBCATS
Leading the way for the Bobcats offensively is
Caleb Asberry at 13.9 ppg while shooting 45.3% from the field and has made a team-high 22 three-pointers. Also averaging double-figures in scoring is
Mason Harrell (10.6) and
Isiah Small (11.0). In addition, Small leads the team in rebounding at 7.2 per game.
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SCOUTING HOUSTON
Houston has won its last two games after suffering a one-point loss at Alabama on Dec. 11. The Cougars are 7-0 this season when playing at home. Marcus Sasser leads the team with 18.1 ppg with 43.9 FG% and is shooting 43.6% from beyond the arc with 41 made three-pointers. Kyler Edwards (12.3), Fabian White, Jr. (10.4) and Mark Tramon (10.1) are all averaging double-figures in scoring.
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SERIES HISTORY
Saturday will be the 16th meeting between the programs that sees Houston lead the series 13-2. Last time the teams met was Dec. 4, 2019 in Houston with the Bobcats falling 68-60 behind a team-high 17 points from Nijal Pearson. TXST is winless when playing the Cougars on the road with Saturday being the 10th game in the Space City.
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Only wins for the Bobcats in the series came in San Marcos. The first was a 68-59 game on Dec. 9, 2002 and the second victory was an 81-78 contest that took place Dec. 6, 2011.
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