Troy Trojans Defeat Texas State Bobcats 100-80
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Trojan Arena
Troy Trojans 100, Texas State Bobcats 80, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Texas State Bobcats vs Troy Trojans?
Troy Trojans beat Texas State Bobcats 100-80 at Trojan Arena on December 31, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Troy Trojans secured a decisive victory over the Texas State Bobcats, finishing the game with a score of 100-80. This matchup, held at Trojan Arena, showcased the Trojans' offensive prowess, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Troy's victory improves their home record to 10-5, while Texas State falls to 8-8 overall.
The Trojans entered the game with a mixed recent form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. However, they were on a three-game winning streak, scoring an average of 85.0 points while allowing 80.9 points per game. Their last five games saw them score an average of 84.0 points, indicating a strong offensive showing. In contrast, the Bobcats had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with their most recent game resulting in a narrow win against South Alabama, where they scored 67 points. Texas State averaged 71.9 points while allowing 67.1 points per game during this stretch, reflecting a more defensive approach compared to Troy.
When comparing home and away performances, Troy demonstrated a solid home record of 6-2, while Texas State struggled on the road with an away record of 0-2. This home advantage was evident as the Trojans took control of the game early and maintained their lead throughout.
In terms of their head-to-head meetings this season, both teams had previously faced off twice, splitting the results with each team winning one game. Troy lost their earlier encounter at home by a narrow margin of 73-74 but managed to overcome that setback in this latest matchup.
Injury reports indicated that both teams were at full strength for this contest, allowing for a competitive game without the disruption of key players missing. This factor likely contributed to the high-scoring nature of the game, as both teams were able to field their best lineups.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Troy favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected confidence in Troy's ability to win comfortably at home, which they validated with their performance.
Conditions in Trojan Arena were favorable for basketball, with a supportive crowd that likely energized the home team. The atmosphere contributed to the intensity of the game, especially as the Trojans built their lead in the second half.
As the game progressed, several key scoring plays defined the outcome. Notable moments included Jalen Bolden's impressive 28-foot three-point jumper, which brought Texas State within eight points at 78-86. However, Troy responded effectively with a series of scoring plays, including a crucial three-pointer from Kerrington Kiel that pushed the lead to 100-80, sealing the victory.
Overall, the matchup highlighted Troy's offensive capabilities and their ability to perform under pressure, especially at home. The Trojans will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while Texas State will need to regroup and address their away performance moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TROY -8.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | Texas State Bobcats — · Troy Trojans -425 |
Leaders
- PointsThomas Dowd22Troy Trojans
- AssistsCooper Campbell6Troy Trojans
- ReboundsKerrington Kiel9Troy Trojans
- PointsDJ Hall22Texas State Bobcats
- AssistsMark Drone8Texas State Bobcats
- ReboundsDJ Hall9Texas State Bobcats
Recent form
Troy Trojans
Last 10: 5-5Streak W385 scored · 80.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
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Texas State Bobcats
Last 10: 6-4Streak W171.9 scored · 67.1 allowed per game0-2 away
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Texas State Bobcats | Troy Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-63 | 35-57 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 61 |
| Three-pointers | 9-20 | 10-16 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 63 |
| Free throws | 9-14 | 20-32 |
| Free throw % | 64 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 20 |
| Assists | 17 | 18 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 48 |
| Fouls | 23 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 12 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-55Mark Drone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-55Mark Drone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-56Cobi Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-58Kerrington Kiel makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half50-58Makai Willis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-61Thomas Dowd makes 28-foot three point jumper (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half52-61Franck Emmou makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-62Kerrington Kiel makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-63Jerrell Bellamy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-63DJ Hall makes 16-foot jumper (Mark Drone assists)
- 2nd Half54-66Cobi Campbell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 2nd Half57-66Jalen Bolden makes 35-foot three point jumper (Mark Drone assists)
- 2nd Half57-68Thomas Dowd makes layup
- 2nd Half59-68Jalen Bolden makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half59-70Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half59-72Victor Valdes makes layup
- 2nd Half62-72Kyndall Davis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mark Drone assists)
- 2nd Half62-74Thomas Dowd makes 3-foot dunk (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half62-76Jerrell Bellamy makes 2-foot dunk (Austin Cross assists)
- 2nd Half62-77Jerrell Bellamy makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-77Makai Willis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-77Makai Willis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-78Cooper Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-78Franck Emmou makes 16-foot jumper (Mark Drone assists)
- 2nd Half66-79Jerrell Bellamy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-80Jerrell Bellamy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-80Mark Drone makes 26-foot three point jumper (DJ Hall assists)
- 2nd Half69-82Thomas Dowd makes layup (Jerrell Bellamy assists)
- 2nd Half72-82Mark Drone makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half72-84Victor Valdes makes layup
- 2nd Half75-84Franck Emmou makes 25-foot three point jumper (DJ Hall assists)
- 2nd Half75-86Jerrell Bellamy makes layup (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half78-86Jalen Bolden makes 28-foot three point jumper (Mark Drone assists)
- 2nd Half78-89Cobi Campbell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Victor Valdes assists)
- 2nd Half80-89Kyndall Davis makes layup
- 2nd Half80-92Kerrington Kiel makes 24-foot three point jumper (Thomas Dowd assists)
- 2nd Half80-94Thomas Dowd makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half80-95Thomas Dowd makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-97Theo Seng makes 4-foot dunk (Cooper Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half80-100Kerrington Kiel makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cooper Campbell assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Troy Trojans, below favours Texas State Bobcats.
Venue
- Trojan ArenaTroy, AL
- Attendance2570
- OfficialsBart Lenox, Landon Brandes, Donta Carter
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