Arkansas St defeats Texas St 70-89

Arkansas St Edges Texas St Behind Balanced Attack, 89-70

In a closely contested conference matchup, the visiting Arkansas St Redwolves outlasted the home-standing Texas St Bobcats, 89-70, behind a balanced attack that showcased its versatility.

The game began with a seesaw battle, as both teams established themselves in the first half. The Redwolves took an early lead but allowed the Bobcats to draw within two points at halftime, trailing 32-41. However, Arkansas St surged ahead in the second half, extending their advantage to as many as 19 points.

The decisive factor for Arkansas St was its ability to contain Texas St's DJ Hall, who managed just 15 points on 0-for-1 three-point attempts. The Redwolves' Christian Harmon proved to be a more reliable threat from beyond the arc, connecting on five of seven shots, including two key threes.

The game also saw contributions from other Arkansas St players, such as Chandler Jackson and Chudi Dioramma. Jackson chipped in eight assists while Dioramma provided crucial rebounds and scoring off the bench.

For Texas St, Hall's performance was not enough to overcome the disparity in team shooting percentages. The Bobcats' 42% field goal percentage fell short of Arkansas St's 56%, which included a strong 67.3 effective field goal percentage.

Advanced statistics further highlighted the Redwolves' advantage. They boasted a True Shooting Percentage of 69.7, compared to Texas St's 50.1. The Bobcats' four-point deficit in fast break points and their inability to generate significant points off turnovers were particularly telling indicators of the game's outcome.

The Arkansas St victory marked an important win for the Redwolves in conference play, as they demonstrated their ability to compete against top-tier opponents like Texas St.