ANCHORAGE – Texas State nailed 11 of its first 12 shots and rolled to an 81-69 men's basketball victory over UC Riverside on Saturday to capture seventh place in the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout at Sullivan Arena.

The Bobcats (3-3) were led by 17 points and two blocks from forward Corey Stern, while swingman Matt Staff earned Carrs/Safeway Player of the Game honors with 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including 2 of 3 three-pointers.

The Highlanders (1-6) got 16 points from guard Chris Harriel as they finished winless in their first Shootout appearance.