Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Texas State Bobcats
Nelson scores 23, Arkansas State takes down Texas State 85-74
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- — Izaiyah Nelson's 23 points helped Arkansas State defeat Texas State 85-74 on Saturday night.
Nelson added 11 rebounds for the Red Wolves (18-5, 9-2 Sun Belt Conference). Terrance Ford Jr. added 20 points while shooting 6 for 12 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line and had five assists. Kobe Julien shot 6 for 13 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 19 points. It was the seventh victory in a row for the Red Wolves.
Tylan Pope finished with 17 points for the Bobcats (12-11, 5-6). Dylan Dawson added 15 points and six assists for Texas State. Kaden Gumbs also had 12 points, four assists, three steals and two blocks.
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These two teams both play Wednesday. Arkansas State visits Marshall and Texas State visits Old Dominion.
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Game Information
San Marcos, TX
Referee:Chris Ford
Referee:Damien Richard
Referee:Stephen Orkus Jr
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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