JONESBORO, Ark. (2/22/21) – The Arkansas State men's basketball team had its four-game winning streak snapped Monday night at First National Bank Arena, falling 57-52 to a Texas State team leading the Sun Belt Conference West Division standings.
Playing its home finale, A-State (10-10, 7-6) dropped just its third game of the season on its own court as its record in Jonesboro moved to 9-3. Texas State (16-6, 10-3) won its fifth consecutive outing, increasing its shooting percentage from .333 in the first half to .500 in the second to overcome a 25-21 halftime deficit.
The Red Wolves were led by two players scoring in double figures, including freshman forward Norchad Omier with 16 points and 14 rebounds for his 12th double-double of the season.