- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: The HTC Center in Conway, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (11-9) are set to clash with the Texas State Bobcats (11-9) at The HTC Center this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Texas State Bobcats faced off against Southern Miss, securing a victory with a score of 74-67. The Bobcats recorded 19 fouls while Southern Miss accumulated 25. From the three-point line, Texas State managed only 3 out of 15 attempts. Southern Miss showed strong free-throw shooting, hitting 20 of their 24 shots for an impressive 83.3% success rate. In terms of rebounds, Southern Miss grabbed 18 (3 offensive, 15 defensive) but did not register any blocks. On the assist front, they had 6 assists and 14 steals. Defensively, Texas State held their opponents to a 42.3% shooting percentage, allowing 22 out of 52 shots. They contributed 6 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and secured 8 steals, while collecting 31 rebounds (5 offensive). At the free-throw line, Texas State converted a strong 80% by sinking 28 of 35 attempts and ended the game with a field-goal percentage of 47.6% (20 out of 42), along with 6 successful three-pointers out of 13 attempts.
Key player Kaden Gumbs showcased his skills in this matchup, achieving a 60.0% shooting rate with 3 assists. He played for 38 minutes, grabbed 8 rebounds, and scored 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting.
The Texas State Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 11-9 this season. They average 74.1 points per game, ranking 249th nationally, while shooting 46.8% from the field. Texas State’s three-point shooting stands at 33.0% (97 of 294) and they maintain a 74.3% success rate from the free-throw line. The Bobcats average 36.7 rebounds per game and have racked up 266 assists this season, ranking 176th in college basketball for assists. They turn the ball over 14.2 times per game and commit 18.3 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Bobcats excel at forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, while averaging 16.7 fouls. They rank 91st nationally in assists allowed, having relinquished 223 so far. Texas State allows a field-goal percentage of 44.1% (487 of 1,104) and gives up an average of 31.0 rebounds per game. They permit opponents to shoot 35.4% from beyond the arc, ranking 108th nationally in points allowed per game (71.0).
In their last outing, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers triumphed over Georgia Southern with a 79-75 scoreline. Defensively, they conceded 34 rebounds (11 offensive) to Georgia Southern. Coastal Carolina struggled at the three-point line, hitting only 9 of 31 attempts (29.0%) and shooting 16 of 28 (57.1%) from the charity stripe. Their opponents shot 25 of 70 from the field, totaling 35.7% shooting efficiency. At the end of the match, Coastal Carolina made 21 of 55 field goals, reflecting a 38.2% shooting rate, and converted 6 of their 23 three-point attempts (26.1%). The Chanticleers took advantage of 38 free-throw attempts, capitalizing on Georgia Southern’s 22 fouls. They turned the ball over 15 times while securing 4 steals. Overall, Coastal Carolina totaled 45 rebounds in the game with 34 defensive and 11 offensive boards.
RaSheed Jones emerged as a standout performer for the Chanticleers, successfully hitting 8 of 14 shots for a 57.1% field-goal percentage, along with 8 rebounds and 28 points over 42 minutes of play, contributing 2 assists.
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers also share an 11-9 record this season. Offensively, they hit 41.0% of their shots, ranking 337th in the nation. The Chanticleers have scored 1,468 points this season, averaging 73.4 points per game, while securing 40.8 rebounds per contest. They average just 10.8 assists per game (355th in Division 1) and commit 10.5 turnovers. Additionally, Coastal Carolina averages 19.2 personal fouls while shooting 73.1% from the free-throw line.
On defense, the Chanticleers allow 31.5% shooting from three-point range (153 of 485) and opponents convert 69.9% of their free-throw attempts. They average 10.1 assists allowed and 39.3 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 8th and 350th in Division 1 respectively. Defensively, they rank 148th in Points Per Game allowed, conceding 72.6 points. They force 9.2 turnovers each game and restrict opponents to a field-goal percentage of 39.2% (20th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on Texas State
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