FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
- Arkansas State hosts NAIA foe Central Baptist at 6 p.m. to begin the 2021 portion of the 2020-21 slate. It will mark the second meeting between the two programs, the last meeting taking place on Nov. 6, 2019, in Jonesboro (W 88-63).
- A-State's series versus ULM to open Sun Belt Conference play, scheduled for Jan. 1-2, were postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within the Warhawk program.
- A-State has recorded 20 or more takeaways in four straight games.
- The Red Wolves' 4-1 start to the season is tied for the best start in five years.