SAN MARCOS, Texas (Interstat) — Texas State built a large first-half lead and withstood a second-half push from Texas Southern to earn a 77-67 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Strahan Coliseum.

The Bobcats used a dominant opening period, taking a 47-30 lead into halftime. The Tigers outscored Texas State in the second half but could not overcome the deficit. DJ Hall led Texas State with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Mark Drone also scored 19 points. Troy Hupstead paced Texas Southern with 19 points and nine rebounds.

Texas State improved to 3-2, while Texas Southern fell to 0-4.