Wrapping up SAGU...

Texas State dominated Southwestern Assemblies of God tonight, 110-69. The Bobcat scored the second-most points in school history and played a complete game. Granted, Texas State played a NAIA school, but there were a bunch of positives, while some negatives to take from the game.

Positives

• The Bobcats looked remarkably better on defense. Texas State, at one point, held the Lions scoreless for a span of six minutes in the first half. Yes, SAGU isn't the deftest offensive team, but it is still shooting at the basket, as well. The Lions did get a few open looks, but the Bobcats closed out.
• Texas State moved the ball well, creating open looks. The Bobcats shot 56 percent from the floor in the second half, mainly from points in the paint and alley-oops. Texas State made it look easy at some points.
• John Bowman and Cameron Johnson are turning into good ballplayers. While Bowman is a freshman, he will play upperclassman minutes and Johnson, a sophomore, is one of the team's best defenders.
• Every player who touched the court for the Bobcats scored. Depth is important, no matter when in the season a game is.
  

Negatives

• Texas State misses way too many free throws. The Bobcats went 15-of-30 tonight and committed too many useless fouls in the second half. Texas State could have easily set the school record for points if they made 65-70 percent of their gift shots. The Bobcats, while they are being aggressive on defense, need to limit the ticky-tack fouls.
• Ty Gough still suffers from the "little big man" syndrome. Gough doesn't go up strong enough in the post, often times very weak. He's evidently one of the best squatters on the team, so he should be able to get push off the floor. Gough has a good touch around the rim, just isn't going to be feared by many teams.
• Texas State looked careless with the ball at times. The Bobcats' ball handlers (Ryan White, Corey Jefferson and Tre Nichols) need to know when and when not to pass. Jefferson did well tonight and also hit a 3-pointer.
• While it did play better defensively, Texas State needs to lock out on man defense. The Bobcats sag a little too much and better teams will take advantage of that.