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Burks, Henderson Power Texas State Past Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 63-47
By Megan McCarthy
Photo: Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Saniya Burks scored a season-high 26 points and Crystal Henderson added 22 as Texas State defeated Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 63-47 at Strahan Arena, improving to 3-0 — just the eighth 3-0 start in program history.
The Bobcats overcame a slow, defensive start to pull away in the second half, using a dominant third quarter to take control. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi fell to 1-2.
The game began as a defensive slugfest, with no scoring for three minutes after the opening basket. Texas State led 12-10 after the first quarter and 24-21 at halftime, with neither team able to find much rhythm offensively in the opening 20 minutes.
The third quarter changed everything. Texas State outscored Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 25-11 in the period, shooting 10-of-16 from the field to build a commanding lead. The Bobcats’ lead reached 19 points, and the Islanders never seriously threatened again.
Burks led the way with her season-high 26 points, while Henderson contributed 22 points and four steals. Addison Carr anchored the defense with eight rebounds and five blocks, helping Texas State maintain control even as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi won the rebounding battle 35-29.
Texas State closed the game with a 14-15 fourth quarter, but the outcome was already decided by the third-quarter surge. The Bobcats’ ability to turn defense into offense in the second half proved decisive, as they found their shooting touch after a grinding first half.
For Texas State, the 3-0 start marks a historic beginning to the season. Only seven previous teams in program history have started 3-0, placing this group in rare company as the Bobcats continue their early-season run.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, meanwhile, dropped to 1-2 despite winning the battle on the boards. The Islanders could not match Texas State’s second-half efficiency, particularly in the third quarter when the Bobcats shot 62.5% from the field.
The win sets up Texas State to continue building momentum, with Burks and Henderson leading the way and Carr providing a defensive presence that could prove valuable as the season progresses.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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