SAN MARCOS, Texas (Interstat) — Georgia Southern built a large early lead and withstood a second-half charge to defeat Texas State 61-57 in a women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Strahan Coliseum.

The Eagles led 39-25 at halftime but scored only nine points in the third quarter as the Bobcats rallied. Texas State pulled within two points late before Georgia Southern sealed the game at the free-throw line.

Destiny Garrett led Georgia Southern (16-5) with 17 points. Saniya Burks scored 17 for Texas State (10-12). The Eagles improved to 16-5, while the Bobcats fell to 10-12. Attendance was 964.