Texas State faced a bit of a problem with senior forward Isiah Small out with an ankle injury.
Small plays an important role in the Bobcats’ defensive scheme. His long arms allow him to easily get a hand in passing lanes and make opponents think twice about moving the ball. They also help him protect the rim, swatting away easy looks at the basket. Through the first six games of the season, Small was tied for the team lead with eight steals and four blocks.
Playing the Owls without Small put a bigger defensive burden on Texas State’s other players. Head coach Terrence Johnson started junior forward Tyrel Morgan in Small’s place in the starting lineup but Morgan, who is listed at 6-foot-5, is three inches shorter than Small.
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