Texas State earned an 81–64 win over Old Dominion in NCAA action, pulling away to secure a 17-point victory. With limited box-score detail available beyond the final score, the clearest story is Texas State’s ability to create separation and maintain control down the stretch. After a competitive early phase, Texas State’s offense found a steadier rhythm and began to build a working margin. Old Dominion had to chase the game, and Texas State capitalized by continuing to generate scoring opportunities and keeping the Monarchs from making a sustained run. In the second half, Texas State’s advantage grew as the Bobcats consistently answered Old Dominion’s attempts to cut into the deficit. The result was a comfortable finish that reflected Texas State’s stronger overall execution across the final 20 minutes. Going forward, the win is a positive marker for Texas State, which showed it can turn a game into a multi-possession cushion and close cleanly. For Old Dominion, the loss underscores the need for more consistent offense and a steadier stretch of play to avoid falling behind and being forced into catch-up mode.