The Texas State Bobcats defeated the ULM Warhawks 79-69 in an exciting matchup at Strahan Arena. This win puts the Bobcats at 5-6 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
Sophomore forward Kyra Anderson starred in the game, racking up 24 points and 10 rebounds. This was her third double-double of the season, and she shot an impressive 12-of-16 from the field and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. Her teammate, sophomore guard Saniya Burks, also made a significant impact with 22 points, matching Anderson’s perfect free-throw shooting.
The Bobcats showed strong teamwork on defense, gathering 27 rebounds, nine steals, and six blocks. They started strong, with Burks hitting two early three-pointers, allowing Texas State to lead by nine points in the first quarter. Although ULM managed to tie the game at 18 by the end of the quarter, they faced challenges early on.
In the second quarter, ULM found its rhythm, going on a 19-7 run, largely thanks to redshirt junior guard Jazmine Jackson. This burst allowed ULM to take a 41-31 lead into halftime.
The second half was all Texas State. Anderson began to dominate in the paint, and the Bobcats exploited ULM’s turnovers to score easily on fast breaks. Key free throws from Burks and junior forward Kyla McBride put Texas State ahead, and a crucial three-pointer from Burks sealed the victory.
The Bobcats are heading into their Christmas break on a positive note, with four wins in their last five games. Their next match is against the Huston-Tillotson Rams on December 29 at 7 p.m. You can catch the game on ESPN+.
This performance reflects a trend in Texas State’s recent games. As the season progresses, the Bobcats have shown resilience and improvement. Scoring effectively while bolstering their defense suggests they may be a team to watch in upcoming matchups.
