NEW ORLEANS (AP) -Billy Humphrey scored with 23 points to lead New Orleans to a 67-55 win over Texas State on Saturday.
Humphrey shot 6-for-13 from the field and 9-for-10 from the free throw line for the Privateers (2-1). Carl Blair contributed with 10 rebounds and eight assists.
New Orleans used a 13-1 run in the first half to turn a four-point deficit into an 8-point lead, as a 3-pointer from Devin McDonald capped the run and made the score 21-13 with 7:59 remaining. The Privateers led 31-25 at halftime.
The Bobcats (1-3) were led by Tony Bishop, who finished with 16 points and six rebounds. Cameron Johnson added 12 points and seven rebounds in the losing effort.
New Orleans shot 42.1 percent from the field (24-for-57), including 53.3 percent from 3-point range (8-for-15).
Texas State shot only 29 percent in the game (18-for-62).
