SAN MARCOS, Texas – Despite another double-digit outing from sophomore Saniya Burks, Texas State women's basketball dropped its game against Tarleton State by a 56-45 scoreline on Tuesday night.

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
The Bobcats responded well to Tarleton State's 7-0 run to start the game, bringing the game within one score by the end of the first quarter. The Bobcats shot 5-16 for 11 points to keep the game close. Burks led with four points in the first quarter while Deja Jones brought down three rebounds.
 
The Bobcats were able to take the lead in the second quarter on a Mia Galbraith jump shot, but the game was still back and forth on both ends of the floor. Tarleton State kept the game close, going back up by three off a free throw in the final seconds of the first half. At the half, Texas State trailed 22-19.
 
The third quarter was the Bobcats' best of the night with the team shooting an efficient 7-13 while bringing down 10 rebounds. In comparison, Tarleton State brought down just five rebounds and shot 5-12 for just 13 points. Kyra Anderson shot 3-4 for six points in the third and KP Parr was 2-2 for five as well.
 
Unfortunately, though, the Texans outscored the Bobcats 21-8 in the fourth quarter to go on to win 56-45, despite Texas State leading after the third. Tarleton State's 9-13 shooting, compared to the Bobcats 4-18, was the difference in the game. 
 
Texas State is 1-5 on the season after today's game against the Texans.

STAT LEADERS

• Points – Saniya Burks (18)
• Rebounds – Deja Jones (9)
• Assists – 6 players (1)

 
SCORES BY QUARTER
1st | Texas State 11, Tarleton State 13
2nd | Texas State 8, Tarleton State 9
3rd | Texas State 18, Tarleton State 13
4th | Texas State 8, Tarleton State 21

UP NEXT
Texas State will stay home to host Prairie View A&M on Nov. 30 at 2 pm inside Strahan Arena. That game will be streamed on ESPN+ and fans can purchase tickets at txst.com/tickets for all Bobcat home games.