SAN MARCOS, Texas - Behind another double-double by senior Cassidy Barrios, the Nicholls State University played even with Texas State before the Bobcats came away with a 72-67 victory Friday night in the Preseason WNIT.

With the loss, Nicholls fell to 0-3 and will finish up action in the WNIT Saturday against Delaware. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Texas State (1-1) and Montana State play in the winner's bracket.

Barrios had game highs with 25 points and 11 rebounds for her second-straight double-double. She shot 50 percent from the field as Nicholls finished at 46 percent, but the team struggled from behind the arc. Barrios was 3 of 7 from long range, however, the rest of the squad combined to make only 2 of 10.

Nicholls was up 31-29 at the break and had a 1-point lead after three before Texas State went ahead for good. A 3-pointer by Toshua Leavitt gave the Bobcats a 62-58 edge with 5:48 to go. 

The Colonels made it a 2-point game three times but were never able to tie it up. With 1:25 remaining, Brooke Holle drained a 3-pointer for a five-point lead and went on to make a pair of free throws to seal the win.
Texas State had three players score in double figures, led by Leavitt (20) and Holle (17).

Destiny Collins also scored in double digits for the Colonels, totaling 13 points on the night. Chrystal Ezechukwu came off the bench for eight points and three rebounds.