Texas State secures 72-60 win over UL Monroe

MONROE, La. (AP) — Tylan Pope had 22 points in Texas State’s 72-60 win against UL Monroe on Thursday night.

Pope shot 9 of 15 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bobcats (13-13, 6-7 Sun Belt Conference). Dylan Dawson added 11 points while shooting 4 for 12, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc while he also had six rebounds and three steals. Tyler Morgan went 5 of 8 from the field to finish with 10 points. The victory broke a five-game slide for the Bobcats.

Jalen Bolden led the Warhawks (6-20, 2-11) in scoring, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Makai Willis added 12 points, seven rebounds and four blocks for UL Monroe. Coltie Young also had 12 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Texas State visits South Alabama and UL Monroe plays Southern Miss at home.

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