SAN MARCOS, Texas – First-place Texas State men's basketball will host "Operation 6,582" in its conference title-contending matchup against Sun Belt foe Arkansas State on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Strahan Arena. 

 

Sitting atop the Sun Belt standings with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Bobcats (17-6, 8-3) are attempting to break the school's all-time single-game attendance record with their annual White Out promotion. All fans are encouraged to take part by wearing their favorite white Bobcat clothing to the game. 

 

A free student tailgate will open up the festive evening. Starting at 5:30pm, students can take over the UEC front lawn where there will be a live DJ, free tacos, free pizza, a bounce house, white t-shirt giveaway to all Bobcat Crew members, and more. 

 

For tickets, fans can go to txst.com/tickets. Tickets start at $7 for groups and $15 for general public. Texas State faculty and staff can also purchase $7 tickets by using their special promo code when buying tickets online.

 

The Bobcats are taking on A-State in a matchup against two of the top-five teams in the Sun Belt standings. Texas State holds a narrow advantage over App State (16-11, 10-4 Sun Belt) and Troy (17-8, 8-4 Sun Belt) for the conference lead. The Red Wolves, meanwhile, are behind South Alabama (17-8, 7-5 Sun Belt) for fourth. 

 

Texas State is aiming for its second straight Sun Belt championship under second-year head coach T.J. Johnson.