Texas State plays South Alabama, looks for 20th win of season

Published Feb. 23, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Texas State Bobcats (19-6, 10-3 Sun Belt) at South Alabama Jaguars (18-9, 8-6 Sun Belt)

Mobile, Alabama; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST

LINE: South Alabama -3; over/under is 132.5

BOTTOM LINE: Texas State will look for its 20th victory of the season when the Bobcats take on the South Alabama Jaguars.

The Jaguars have gone 12-1 in home games. South Alabama leads the Sun Belt with 34.7 points in the paint led by Javon Franklin averaging 1.0.

The Bobcats are 10-3 in conference play. Texas State is second in the Sun Belt allowing 63.0 points while holding opponents to 42.2% shooting.

The Jaguars and Bobcats square off Wednesday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Charles Manning Jr. is averaging 15.9 points and 3.6 assists for the Jaguars. Jay Jay Chandler is averaging 18.3 points over the last 10 games for South Alabama.

Mason Harrell is averaging 11.5 points and 3.1 assists for the Bobcats. Caleb Asberry is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games for Texas State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jaguars: 6-4, averaging 68.3 points, 28.0 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.7 points per game.

Bobcats: 8-2, averaging 67.9 points, 29.1 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 62.3 points.

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