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Texas State Downs Coastal Carolina 78-66 - Match Report
Nijal Pearson scored 29 points for Texas State on Thursday, leading them to a 78-66 victory over Coastal Carolina at Strahan Coliseum.
Texas State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.
Caleb Asberry had 14 points for Texas State and Marlin Davis chipped in with 14 points. Nijal Pearson had 5 assists for them, while Isiah Small was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Coastal Carolina got 18 points from DeVante' Jones in a losing cause and another 16 points from Keishawn Brewton. DeVante' Jones contributed 3 assists for them, while DeVante' Jones had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Coastal Carolina were victorious, as the score was 43-35 at the break.
Texas State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Appalachian State. Coastal Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track at Texas-Arlington.