Bobcats Look To Extend Win Streak Saturday
Posted by Staff
Coming off its most dramatic win of the season, the Texas State men’s basketball team looks to make it three wins in a row, when it hosts ULM, Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m., at Strahan Coliseum.
Thursday night, Texas State became the first team in Sun Belt Conference history to win back-to-back double overtime games, following D.J. Brown‘s three-point shot at the buzzer, giving the Bobcats a 77-74 win over UALR. With the win, the Bobcats are 9-4 overall and 3-1 in conference. It is the team’s best start in league play since 2003-04, and best start overall since 1997-98.
Last season at ULM, the Bobcats held the Warhawks to 36 points in Monroe, winning 61-36 for the team’s first Sun Belt victory. At the time it was the fewest points the team had allowed since the 1983-84 season.
Scouting ULM
ULM enters the game 2-1 in Sun Belt Conference play and is also coming off an overtime win, beating UT Arlington 76-73 on the road, Thursday night. The Warhawks are led by Tylor Ongwae who leads the team in scoring at 13.7 points per game. He has been deady efficient from the free throw line going 43-of-50.
Listening to the Game
Saturday’s game will be broadcast on 89.9 FM KTSW and online at www.txstatebocats.com/radio.
