Texas State vs Georgia State 3/16/19 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Texas State Bobcats are set to face the Georgia State Panthers in the semifinal round of the Sun Belt Tournament as they will meet at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Texas State Bobcats entered the tournament as the 4th seed with a 12-6 record, and they will be looking to expand off their quarterfinal victory over the South Alabama Jaguars, 79-67. Tre’Larenz Nottingham led the way for the Bobcats with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Alex Peacock fell just shy of a double-double for Texas State as he recorded 17 points and 9 rebounds.

The Georgia State Panthers enter the Sun Belt Tournament as the 1st seed with a 13-5 record, and they will be looking to continue their 3-game winning streak after recently winning on the road against the Georgia Southern Eagles, 90-85. Kane Williams led the way for the Georgia State Panthers with 23 points. Malik Benlevi was able to hit the double-double mark for the Panthers as he contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. Nijal Pearson is the leading scorer for the Texas State Bobcats as the junior guard is averaging 17.1 PPG. Alex Peacock is the leading rebounder for Danny Kaspar and company as the senior forward is averaging 6.2 RPG. Jaylen Shead is the leading assists guy for the Bobcats as the junior guard is averaging 4.9 APG. The Texas State Bobcats are shooting 45.2% from the field this season while connecting on 33.4% of their three-point attempts.

D’Marcus Simmons is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Georgia State Panthers as the junior guard is averaging 18.9 PPG and 3.7 APG. Malik Benlevi is the leading rebounder for Ron Hunter and company as the senior forward is averaging 5.5 RPG while also contributing 11.8 PPG. The Georgia State Panthers are shooting 47% from the field this season while connecting on 39.3% of their three-point attempts.