Ceaser's layup lifts Texas State past Coastal Carolina 78-75

Feb 19, 2023, 06:55 am

CONWAY, S.C. -- — Nighael Ceaser gave Texas State the lead with his layup with 20 seconds left and Mason Harrell added two last-second free throws to preserve a 78-75 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday.

Harrell finished with 22 points on 6 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 5 from distance, and went 9 for 9 from the line for the Bobcats (13-16, 6-10 Sun Belt Conference). Ceaser scored 15 points while going 7 of 9 from the field. Tyler Morgan recorded 13 points and was 5 of 9 shooting (2 for 4 from distance).

Antonio Daye Jr. led the Chanticleers (11-17, 5-11) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Josh Uduje added 17 points for Coastal Carolina. Linton Brown also had 13 points.

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Both teams next play Wednesday. Texas State hosts South Alabama and Coastal Carolina visits Georgia Southern.

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