JONESBORO, Ark. – Overcoming a late second half deficit, Little Rock thwarted a late Arkansas State rally to topple the rival Red Wolves 82-78 in Jonesboro. The victory snaps an eight-game skid for the Trojans who improve to 6-21 on the season and 3-11 in Sun Belt Conference play.
The 82 points was a season-high for Little Rock who shot 55.1 percent from the floor (27-of-49) and 47.4 percent from three-point range (9-of-19). But arguably the key stat that aided to the victory was Little Rock making 19 of its 24 free throw attempts, including going 16-of-18 in the second half.