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USA Today
21-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas State vs. Troy men's basketball tickets still available for Tuesday, February 25
The Troy Trojans (17-9, 10-5 Sun Belt) meet a fellow Sun Belt squad, the Texas State Bobcats (14-14, 7-8 Sun Belt), on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Strahan Arena at the University Events Center. The game will start at 8:00 PM ET and is available via ESPN+. Buy tickets for Texas State vs. Troy Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Texas State vs. Troy game information Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: San Marcos, Texas San Marcos, Texas Venue: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center Strahan Arena at the University Events Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Texas State leaders So far this season, Tylan Pope is averaging 16.1 points, 0.5 assists and 6.4 rebounds per contest. Offensively, Josh O'Garro puts up 9.5 points and seven rebounds per contest. Kaden Gumbs puts up 12.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. On a per-game basis, Tyler Morgan puts up 13.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocked shots. Christian Turner is putting up 6.9 points, 2.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game this season. Troy leaders On the hardwood, Tayton Conerway posts 13.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 2.9 steals (third in the country) and 0.4 blocked shots. Thomas Dowd averages 9.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. On the defense, he delivers 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocked shots. Myles Rigsby is putting up 11.0 points, 1.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest this season. From an offensive standpoint, Jackson Fields puts up 7.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 48.9% from the floor. So far this season, Marcus Rigsby Jr. is averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 assists and 2.8 rebounds per contest. Texas State vs. Troy stats breakdown The Bobcats are making 46.2% of their shots from the field, 5.1% higher than the Trojans allow to opponents (41.1%). In games when Texas State shoots higher than 41.1% from the field, it is 11-8 against the spread and 12-9 overall. Troy is 9-4 against the spread and 11-3 straight up when shooting higher than 43.3% from the field. The Bobcats and Trojans rebound at about the same rate, with the Bobcats averaging 1.1 fewer rebounds per game. The Bobcats are 92nd in rebounding in the nation, and the Trojans are 56th. The 75.5 points the Bobcats average are 10.3 more than the Trojans concede. The Trojans' 72.8 points per game are only 0.5 more than the Bobcats allow. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UL Monroe at Texas State odds, tips and betting trends
The Texas State Bobcats (13-14, 6-8 Sun Belt) are at home in Sun Belt play against the UL Monroe Warhawks (7-20, 3-11 Sun Belt) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET. In this article, we dig into the Texas State vs. UL Monroe odds and lines ahead of this game. The Bobcats and the Warhawks square off with no line currently set for the game. Texas State is 12-13-0 against the spread, while UL Monroe's ATS record this season is 9-16-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Bobcats are 14-11-0 and the Warhawks are 10-15-0. Over the last 10 contests, Texas State has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall. UL Monroe has gone 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 matches. As college hoops play continues, get ready for the outing with everything you need to know about Wednesday's game. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Texas State vs. UL Monroe prediction Texas State 78, UL Monroe 66 Against the spread Texas State has covered 12 times in 25 games with a spread this season. UL Monroe has put together a 9-16-0 ATS record so far this season. The Bobcats average 75.3 points per game, just 1.6 more points than the 73.7 the Warhawks give up. Texas State is 7-4 against the spread and 10-3 overall when scoring more than 73.7 points. UL Monroe is 7-8 against the spread and 7-10 overall when giving up fewer than 75.3 points. The Warhawks' 68.8 points per game are only 3.8 fewer points than the 72.6 the Bobcats allow to opponents. UL Monroe has put together a 4-1 ATS record and a 5-2 overall record in games it scores more than 72.6 points. Texas State's record is 6-0 against the spread and 8-0 overall when it gives up fewer than 68.8 points. Players to watch Texas State Tylan Pope averages a team-best 16.1 points per contest. He is also putting up 6.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists, shooting 53.0% from the floor. Josh O'Garro paces his team in rebounds per contest (7.0), and also puts up 9.4 points and 1.6 assists. At the other end, he posts 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocked shots. Kaden Gumbs puts up a team-best 4.4 assists per contest. He is also putting up 12.0 points and 3.8 rebounds, shooting 45.3% from the floor. UL Monroe Jalen Bolden is the Warhawks' top scorer (13.1 points per game), and he contributes 2.8 assists and 6.4 rebounds. Makai Willis is the Warhawks' top rebounder (6.6 per game), and he puts up 9.9 points and 0.8 assists. Tyreese Watson is the Warhawks' top assist man (4.3 per game), and he contributes 11.2 points and 3.2 rebounds.


USA Today
30-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Texas State Bobcats vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Texas State Bobcats vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | January 30 The Texas State Bobcats (12-9, 5-4 Sun Belt) take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-15, 4-5 Sun Belt) on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET in Sun Belt play, aiting on ESPN+. Texas State fell to Arkansas State 80-65 on the road in its last game. Its top performers were Josh O'Garro (21 PTS, 13 REB, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 90 FG%) and Tylan Pope (19 PTS, 66.67 FG%). In its previous game, Louisiana fell at home to Southern Miss, 67-59. Its top scorers were Mostapha El Moutaouakkil (23 PTS, 8 REB, 3 STL, 55.56 FG%) and Kentrell Garnett (13 PTS, 33.33 FG%, 3-10 from 3PT). As college basketball matchups continue, get ready for the contest with what you need to know about Thursday's game. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Texas State vs. Louisiana: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Thursday, January 30, 2025 Thursday, January 30, 2025 Game time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET Location: San Marcos, Texas San Marcos, Texas Arena: Strahan Arena at the University Events Center Strahan Arena at the University Events Center TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Bobcats vs. Ragin' Cajuns odds and spread Spread Favorite: Bobcats (-12.5) Bobcats (-12.5) Moneyline: Texas State (-962), Louisiana (+619) Texas State (-962), Louisiana (+619) Total: 146 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 9:34 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!

Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
O'Garro and Texas State host Louisiana
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (6-15, 4-5 Sun Belt) at Texas State Bobcats (12-9, 5-4 Sun Belt) San Marcos, Texas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Texas State hosts Louisiana after Josh O'Garro scored 21 points in Texas State's 80-65 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Bobcats are 7-1 in home games. Texas State is second in the Sun Belt scoring 77.5 points while shooting 47.0% from the field. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Ragin' Cajuns are 4-5 against conference opponents. Louisiana has a 1-10 record in games decided by at least 10 points. Texas State's average of 5.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.5 fewer made shots on average than the 6.3 per game Louisiana allows. Louisiana's 40.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.4 percentage points lower than Texas State has allowed to its opponents (43.4%). TOP PERFORMERS: O'Garro is averaging 9.4 points and 7.2 rebounds for the Bobcats. Coleton Benson is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Kentrell Garnett averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Ragin' Cajuns, scoring 9.9 points while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil is shooting 42.7% and averaging 15.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Bobcats: 5-5, averaging 78.2 points, 33.2 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.1 points per game. Ragin' Cajuns: 4-6, averaging 65.7 points, 28.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 39.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.6 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.