Down by 16 on the road, with the offense sputtering and the crowd buzzing for the home team, Texas State women’s basketball looked like it was heading toward a long afternoon in Atlanta. But the Bobcats had other plans. Behind a relentless fourth-quarter surge and a monster performance from Kyra Anderson, Texas State flipped the script and stormed back to beat Georgia State, 68-59.
Let’s break it down.
The Turning Point
Trailing 52-45 heading into the fourth quarter, Texas State needed a spark. Instead, they got a full-blown fire.
Georgia State’s Nari Powers hit a three to open the final period - and that would be the last field goal the Panthers made all game. From that point on, it was all Bobcats.
Texas State ripped off a 13-2 run to take the lead, 58-57 - their first since midway through the second quarter. That run wasn’t just about scoring; it was about grit.
The Bobcats locked in defensively, holding Georgia State to just seven points in the final 10 minutes. On the other end, they found their rhythm, shooting 6-of-14 from the field and knocking down 10-of-11 free throws to seal the win.
Kyra Anderson: The Closer
If there was a heartbeat to the comeback, it was Kyra Anderson. The senior forward was everywhere in the fourth quarter, pouring in eight points and grabbing four boards when it mattered most. She finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds - her seventh double-double of the season - and made it clear that Texas State wasn’t leaving Atlanta without a fight.
Anderson’s presence in the paint was critical, especially as the Bobcats clawed their way back. Whether it was crashing the glass, finishing through contact, or stepping up on defense, she set the tone - and her teammates followed.
Early Struggles, Late Resolve
This one didn’t start out looking like a comeback story. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, tied at 16 after 10 minutes.
But Georgia State took over in the second, dropping 24 points and building a 10-point halftime lead. The Panthers pushed it to 46-30 early in the third after two free throws from Crystal Henderson, and it felt like the game was slipping away from Texas State.
Then came the shift.
Anderson broke the drought with the Bobcats’ first field goal of the second half - and the comeback was on. A layup from Saniya Burks cut the deficit to five late in the third, and while Henderson answered with a bucket of her own, the momentum had clearly changed. Texas State closed the quarter on a 13-6 run, setting the stage for their dominant fourth.
What’s Next
With the win, Texas State heads back to San Marcos riding high - and they’ll need every bit of that momentum. Up next?
Georgia Southern, one of the Sun Belt’s top teams. The Eagles are 9-2 in conference play and riding a three-game winning streak.
It’s a big test, but if the Bobcats bring the same energy they showed in that fourth quarter, they’ll be ready for the challenge.
This was more than just a comeback win - it was a statement. The Bobcats proved they can take a punch, regroup, and respond with force. And with players like Kyra Anderson leading the charge, they’re a team no one should overlook.