JONESBORO, Ark. (1/13/18) – Arkansas State couldn’t overcome a hot-shooting UT Arlington squad that hit a First National Bank Arena opponent record 15 three pointers Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game, falling 97-71 to the preseason league favorite.
The Red Wolves saw their overall record move to 6-13 and now stand 1-5 in conference play, while UTA improved to 12-7 overall and 3-3 against Sun Belt opponents.
Arkansas State was led by senior guard Deven Simms, who scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds – both team highs. While Simms was the only A-State player to score in double figures, junior guard Ty Cockfield recorded nine points and sophomore forward Salif Boudie, senior guard Rashad Lindsey and sophomore guard Connor Kern all added eight.