Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Texas State Bobcats
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
51 - 50
51 - 50
Western Kentucky downs Texas State 51-50
T.J. Price scored 11, Trency Jackson 10, and the Hilltoppers (19-9, 11-4 Sun Belt Conference) outshot Texas State 41.7 percent to 35 percent.
Western Kentucky opened with a 7-1 run, but Texas State (8-20, 4-11) replied with a 10-0 run. Jackson's jumper gave Western Kentucky a 22-20 edge, but the Bobcats scored five straight and led 25-22 at halftime.
Texas State opened the second half with an 11-2 run for a 36-24 lead, but the Hilltoppers stayed close then took a 45-44 lead on a layup by Chris Harrison-Docks. Fant's layup with 49 seconds to play made it 51-48. Wright hit two free throws, but Naiel Smith missed a layup with 4 seconds to play and the Hilltoppers held on for the win.
Joel Wright led the Bobcats with 15.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 51 - 50 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Caden Dickerson Defensive Rebound. | 51 - 50 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Naiel Smith missed Layup. | 51 - 50 |
| 2nd 0:21 | Emani Gant Defensive Rebound. | 51 - 50 |
| 2nd 0:21 | Chris Harrison-Docks missed Free Throw. | 51 - 50 |
Statistics
 WKU |
 TXST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20-48 | FG | 14-40 |
| 42 | Field Goal % | 35 |
| 4-13 | 3PT | 1-11 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 9 |
| 7-14 | FT | 21-29 |
| 50 | Free Throw % | 72 |
| 32 | Rebounds | 31 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 7 | Assists | 11 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 0 | Blocks | 1 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 14 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 6 |
| 26 | Points in Paint | 20 |
| 20 | Fouls | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center
Location: San Marcos, TX
Attendance: 1,849 | Capacity:
Location: San Marcos, TX
Attendance: 1,849 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 2 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 8 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |