Who’s Playing
Louisiana-Monroe @ Texas State-San Marcos
Current Records: Louisiana-Monroe 9-7; Texas State-San Marcos 9-4
What to Know
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks haven’t won a game against the Texas State-San Marcos Bobcats since Feb. 21 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. The Warhawks and Texas State-San Marcos will face off in a Sun Belt battle at 8 p.m. ET at Strahan Coliseum. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Louisiana-Monroe entered their contest against the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Saturday without any home losses — but there’s a first time for everything. Louisiana-Monroe fell to Arkansas State 90-83.
Meanwhile, Texas State-San Marcos’ 2021 ended with a 78-63 defeat against the Troy Trojans two weeks ago.
The Warhawks are expected to lose this next one by 8. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn’t have high expectations for them since the squad is 2-5 ATS when expected to lose.
Louisiana-Monroe is now 9-7 while the Bobcats sit at 9-4. Louisiana-Monroe is 3-3 after losses this season, Texas State-San Marcos 1-2.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Strahan Coliseum — San Marcos, Texas
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Bobcats are a big 8-point favorite against the Warhawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 8-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Texas State-San Marcos have won ten out of their last 14 games against Louisiana-Monroe.
- Feb 27, 2021 – Texas State-San Marcos 61 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 57
- Feb 26, 2021 – Texas State-San Marcos 58 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 49
- Jan 23, 2021 – Texas State-San Marcos 69 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 63
- Jan 22, 2021 – Texas State-San Marcos 57 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 47
- Jan 30, 2020 – Texas State-San Marcos 71 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 51
- Jan 16, 2020 – Texas State-San Marcos 64 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 63
- Feb 21, 2019 – Louisiana-Monroe 63 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 60
- Feb 17, 2018 – Louisiana-Monroe 79 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 71
- Jan 18, 2018 – Texas State-San Marcos 55 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 52
- Mar 10, 2017 – Texas State-San Marcos 63 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 51
- Mar 04, 2017 – Texas State-San Marcos 70 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 65
- Jan 23, 2017 – Texas State-San Marcos 63 vs. Louisiana-Monroe 57
- Feb 18, 2016 – Louisiana-Monroe 76 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 57
- Jan 30, 2016 – Louisiana-Monroe 72 vs. Texas State-San Marcos 59
Injury Report for Texas State-San Marcos
- Shelby Adams: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Mason Harrell: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Drue Drinnon: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Darien Jenkins: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
- Tyrel Morgan: Game-Time Decision (Illness)
Injury Report for Louisiana-Monroe
No Injury Information
