South Alabama Jaguars @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
14-15, 6-10 Sun Belt
78
14-15, 6-10 Sun Belt
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 42 | 78 | |
ARST | 47 | 48 | 95 |
15-14, 10-6 Sun Belt
95
15-14, 10-6 Sun Belt
Ford scores 23 as Arkansas State beats South Alabama 95-78
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Derrian Ford scored 23 points as Arkansas State beat South Alabama 95-78 on Saturday night.
Ford added six rebounds for the Red Wolves (15-14, 10-6 Sun Belt Conference). Freddy Hicks was 3 of 4 shooting and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to add 14 points. Julian Lual had 13 points and shot 6 for 13, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc.
Samuel Tabe led the way for the Jaguars (14-15, 6-10) with 27 points and seven rebounds. Marcus Millender added 27 points for South Alabama.
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Game Information
Jonesboro, AR
ESPN+
Referee:Sean Casady
Referee:Gerald Williams
Referee:Devyn Page
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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