Washington State pulled away after splitting the first two sets, beating Texas State 3-1 and extending the Bobcats’ losing streak to five. Texas State showed fight in a close second-set win, but the Cougars controlled the final two sets in Pullman.

By the Numbers
  • Set scores: 25-23, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17.
  • India Bennett led Texas State with 16 kills and a .414 hitting percentage.
  • Brooke Bentke had 11 kills; Peyton McKee added 12.
  • Texas State fell to 7-13 overall and 2-7 in the Pac-12; Washington State improved to 9-10 and 4-5.
Yes, But

The Bobcats demonstrated they could challenge Washington State, rallying to take the second set 26-24. But they couldn’t sustain that momentum: the Cougars dominated stretches of the third and fourth sets, including a 10-1 run in the fourth.

State of Play
  • Texas State has lost five straight and is 2-7 in conference play.
  • The Bobcats return home to face Boise State at Strahan Arena.
What’s Next

Texas State hosts Boise State at noon Saturday, Oct. 31. The match will stream on the Pac-12 YouTube channel.

Bottom Line

Texas State’s individual production wasn’t enough to overcome Washington State’s sustained runs; ending the skid will require the Bobcats to turn competitive stretches into consistent set-to-set play.