SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) - Nijal Pearson had 29 points as Texas State beat Coastal Carolina 78-66. Pearson is now No. 2 in career scoring at Texas State with 1,854 points, passing Travis Cornell (1970-74) at 1,841. Caleb Asberry had 14 points and six rebounds for Texas State. Isiah Small added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Marlin Davis also had 14 points for the home team. The game featured the Chanticleers' conference-leading offense and the Bobcats' top scoring defense. DeVante' Jones had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Chanticleers. Keishawn Brewton added 16 points.

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