Texas State Outpaces Howard Payne 135-66 in San Marcos
Paul Djobet scored 21 points as the Bobcats took a 34-point lead at the half and never trailed.
By Harper Collins ·
Texas State dominated Howard Payne on Thursday, winning 135-66 in San Marcos, Texas.
Paul Djobet led the Bobcats with 21 points, adding six rebounds and five assists. He scored 16 of those points in the first half, helping Texas State jump to a 64-30 lead at halftime. The Bobcats took the initial lead with 13 minutes and 13 seconds remaining in the first half and never trailed.
Ron Jessamy contributed 19 points on efficient shooting, going 7 for 8 from the field and 5 for 7 from the free-throw line. He also secured eight rebounds. KJ Younger added 17 points, hitting three of his five three-point attempts and going 4 for 4 from the line.
The Bobcats extended their advantage in the second half with a 25-2 run. This sequence increased their lead from 32 points to 55 points. Jessamy finished the game with a team-high 13 points in the second half.
For Howard Payne, Jace Reed led the team with 10 points. Connor Yocom contributed nine points, and Keegan Rowell finished with seven.
Texas State plays on the road against UT Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday. Howard Payne travels to Sam Houston on Saturday.
