Texas St defeats South Alabama 67-65

Texas St Edges South Alabama in Thrilling 2-Point Victory

In a dramatic turnaround, Texas St erased a 14-point halftime deficit to snatch a 67-65 victory over visiting South Alabama at Strahan Arena on Saturday night.

The road team took an early lead, building a 39-25 advantage at the break. However, the home crowd's energy and Texas St's stifling defense proved too much for South Alabama to overcome in the second half.

The turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when DJ Hall scored on a layup, cutting the deficit to just two points. On the ensuing possession, Kyndall Davis grabbed an offensive rebound and converted a tough bucket, putting Texas St up by four with 2:15 remaining. The home team sealed the win with a pair of free throws from Mark Drone.

Hall led Texas St with 15 points, hitting all five field goal attempts, while Davis pulled down nine rebounds and channeled his team to an impressive defensive performance. Hall's clutch playmaking was instrumental in evening the score before the final push.

Meanwhile, Chaze Harris paced South Alabama with 22 points but struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-1 on three-point attempts. Despite Harris' best efforts, Texas St outrebounded his team by seven and held a decisive edge on the defensive glass.

The win marked a crucial conference victory for Texas St, while South Alabama fell to 0-2 in league play.

In a game of two halves, each team's performance was defined by its ability to adapt. In the first half, Texas St struggled with field goals but found success from the free throw line. In the second half, they adjusted their strategy and capitalized on rebounding opportunities.

The home crowd played a significant role in driving the energy throughout the contest. Their enthusiasm proved pivotal in pushing Texas St through the final stretch of play.

Texas St's victory marked its first win over South Alabama since joining the conference, while South Alabama fell to 0-2 in league play.