Arkansas St defeats Arkansas Tech 107-63
Arkansas St Dominates Arkansas Tech in Statement Win
In a dominating performance, the Arkansas State Red Wolves (HOME) cruised to a 107-63 victory over visiting Arkansas Tech Golden Suns on New Year's Eve at First National Bank Arena. The blowout win was a statement of intent for the home team, showcasing their strength and depth.
The game was all but over by halftime, as Arkansas St led 51-25 after two periods. The Golden Suns struggled to find their rhythm, with Arkansas Tech committing 27 turnovers in the first half alone. Despite some late-game scoring from David Elliott IV (19 points), Arkansas Tech couldn't overcome the deficit and were left reeling.
TJ Caldwell was a key contributor for Arkansas St, scoring 17 points on 3-5 three-point shooting and showcasing his ability to stretch the defense. Jaxon Ellingsworth added 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Christian Harmon led the team with 6 assists and 13 points.
For Arkansas Tech, Aiden Underdown was a bright spot, recording 4 assists, 2 points, and 6 rebounds in his outing. David Elliott IV paced the Golden Suns with 19 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the massive deficit.
The advanced statistics painted a similar picture of dominance from Arkansas St. The team shot an impressive 70.2% from the field (35/62) and converted 83.0% of their free throws (20/24). They also outrebounded the Golden Suns 30-34, while committing just 12 turnovers.
In contrast, Arkansas Tech struggled to find its footing, shooting just 46.0% from the field (24/52) and converting only 44.0% of their free throws (7/16).
The non-conference matchup served as a statement win for the Red Wolves, showcasing their strength and depth in a convincing fashion. With this performance, Arkansas St solidified its position as one of the top teams in the region.
Key Stats:
* Arkansas St:
+ eFG%: 70.2%
+ True Shooting%: 73.7%
+ OREB%: 30.0%
+ TO Ratio: 15.8%
* Arkansas Tech:
+ eFG%: 53.8%
+ True Shooting%: 53.4%
+ TO Ratio: 36.0%
The Red Wolves' dominance was a testament to their strong team performance, and they will look to carry this momentum into future matchups.