UL Monroe beats Texas State 61-58

MONROE, La. (AP) — Jamari Blackmon's 24 points helped UL Monroe defeat Texas State 61-58 on Saturday.

Blackmon was 7 of 13 shooting, including 2 for 6 from distance, and went 8 for 10 from the line for the Warhawks (8-11, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference). Thomas Howell scored 13 points and added six rebounds. Savion Gallion shot 5 of 13 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points.

The Bobcats (10-9, 3-3) were led in scoring by Mason Harrell, who finished with 17 points. Nate Martin added eight points for Texas State. In addition, Jordan Mason had seven points.

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These two teams both play Thursday. UL Monroe visits Georgia Southern while Texas State hosts Marshall.

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