Arkansas State secured a 59-49 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at First Nationwide Financial institution Enviornment.
The Crimson Wolves, now 3-1, compelled 16 turnovers and grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, limiting the Lumberjacks to 31.5 p.c taking pictures from the sector and simply 3-of-16 from past the arc.
The 49 factors allowed was the fewest since December 1, 2022, after they held Mississippi Valley State to 38 factors.
Stephen F. Austin narrowly gained the rebounding battle, 46-45.
Taryn Todd led all gamers with a season-high 21 factors, making 4-of-5 from three-point vary. The senior guard additionally contributed 4 assists, six rebounds, three steals, and a block.
Kobe Julien added 9 factors and a season-best 9 rebounds, six of which had been offensive, together with two blocks and three steals.
Sophomore ahead Rashaud Marshall additionally collected 9 rebounds, seven factors, and two blocks. Julien and Marshall mixed for 11 of the staff’s 19 offensive rebounds.
The sport started with Stephen F. Austin taking a 5-0 lead earlier than Julien hit a three-pointer to slender the hole to 5-4. Arkansas State took a 23-17 lead after two Todd three-pointers capped a 7-0 run. Stephen F. Austin tied the sport at 23 earlier than Arkansas State closed the half with a 7-1 run to guide 30-24 at halftime.
Within the second half, Arkansas State prolonged their result in 11 with an early 7-0 run, although Stephen F. Austin tied it at 37. Todd and Terrance Ford Jr. mixed for 3 consecutive three-pointers to increase the lead once more, and Todd’s three-point play made it 53-41 with beneath 5 minutes left. Within the closing minutes, Arkansas State maintained their lead with key scores from Julien.
Arkansas State will host Lane School on Friday, November 22, at 7 p.m. at First Nationwide Financial institution Enviornment. The sport will likely be broadcast stay on ESPN+.
