Texas State squares off against Southwestern

Southwestern vs. Texas State (6-2)

Strahan Coliseum, San Marcos, Texas; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas State Bobcats are set to battle the Moundbuilders of NAIA school Southwestern. Texas State is coming off a 71-58 win at home over Denver in its most recent game.

STELLAR SENIORS: Texas State has relied heavily on its seniors this year. Caleb Asberry, Isiah Small, Mason Harrell, Shelby Adams and Nighael Ceaser have combined to account for 69 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 71 percent of all Bobcats points over the last five games.ASBERRY IS ACCURATE: Through eight games, Texas State’s Caleb Asberry has connected on 40 percent of the 40 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also shooting 88.5 percent from the free throw line this season.

DID YOU KNOW: Texas State went 5-2 overall when playing against out-of-conference competition last season. The Bobcats offense put up 63.1 points per matchup across those seven games.

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