Nottingham carries Texas St. over South Alabama 79-67

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tre'Larenz Nottingham posted 19 points as Texas State topped South Alabama 79-67 in the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference Tourney on Friday.

Alex Peacock had 17 points and nine rebounds for Texas State (24-8). Nijal Pearson added 12 points and six rebounds. Jaylen Shead had 11 points and seven assists for Texas State.

Herb McGee had 25 points for the Jaguars (17-17). Rodrick Sikes added 15 points. Kory Holden had 11 points.

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