Texas State fell in a pair of road games against Arkansas State this weekend, dropping Friday’s game, 54-53, and Saturday’s, 70-54.
The team came just short of a win in Friday’s contest despite giving up 24 free throws to the Red Wolves, who made 15. After trailing by 10 with 5:29 left in the fourth quarter, the Bobcats chipped away at the deficit and had an opportunity to win the game on the final possession. Senior guard Avionne Alexander kicked the ball to junior guard Kennedy Taylor, who was open in the corner. Taylor took two dribbles inside and pulled up but the ball rimmed out, giving Arkansas State the victory.
Taylor scored 11 points and dished out five assists during the game. Redshirt sophomore forward Lauryn Thompson tied Taylor for a team-high 11 points. Junior forward Da’Nasia Hood added another 10 points and eight rebounds.
