SAN MARCOS, TX — An eight-point scoring differential during the third quarter in favor of the home team gave the Texas State women's basketball program enough breathing room to weather late fourth-quarter pushes from Arkansas State and seal an 84-75 victory Thursday night.
Entering the third quarter trailing the Red Wolves (11-15, 4-9), 38-37, took a pass and converted a layup attempt less than 47 seconds into the quarter to give the Bobcats (14-12, 9-5) its first lead since 2:23 remained in the second quarter.
gave Texas State its largest lead (3) since the 1:52 mark in the first quarter when took a Thompson pass and made a layup opportunity.