Texas State Splits Georgia Southern Set: Men Win on Road as Women Fall Late

Overview

• Texas State men beat Georgia Southern 77-71 for their first road victory since early January and their third straight win.
• Freshman DJ Hall recorded his seventh double-double of the season with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three assists.
• Senior center Makai Willis delivered 15 points and four rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench as Texas State overcame cold shooting from its starting guards.
• The women lost 61-57 after trailing 39-25 at halftime, cutting the deficit to one late before the Eagles closed it out at the line.
• Georgia Southern went 22-of-29 on free throws and forced 23 turnovers, while Deja Jones posted a season-best 10 points, 10 rebounds and four assists; the women visit Northern Illinois next and the men host Western Michigan.