Texas State Bobcats @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Ceaser's layup lifts Texas State past Coastal Carolina 78-75
CONWAY, S.C. -- — Nighael Ceaser gave Texas State the lead with his layup with 20 seconds left and Mason Harrell added two last-second free throws to preserve a 78-75 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday.
Harrell finished with 22 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 5 from distance, and went 9 for 9 from the line for the Bobcats (13-16, 6-10 Sun Belt Conference). Ceaser scored 15 points while going 7 of 9 from the field. Tyler Morgan recorded 13 points and was 5 of 9 shooting (2 for 4 from distance).
Antonio Daye Jr. led the Chanticleers (11-17, 5-11) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Josh Uduje added 17 points for Coastal Carolina. Linton Brown also had 13 points.
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Both teams next play Wednesday. Texas State hosts South Alabama and Coastal Carolina visits Georgia Southern.
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Game Information
Conway, SC
Referee:Sidney Cohen
Referee:Steve Orkus
Referee:Bharat Ramnanan
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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