SAN MARCOS, Texas – Despite a late comeback attempt from South Alabama, the Texas State men's basketball team hung on for a 72-69 victory Thursday night in Strahan Coliseum. The victory was the sixth straight for the Bobcats at home in Sun Belt Conference play.
TXST improves to 9-7 on the season and 2-1 in conference action while the Jaguars drop to 8-7 overall and 2-1 in the SBC.
Alex Peacock got the scoring started with a three-pointer, the first of a career-high four on the night, 93 seconds into the game.
USA took its lone lead of the game at 7-5 at the 14:28 mark on two free throws from Josh Ajayi.