Texas State Bobcats @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
TXST | 34 | 31 | 65 |
ARST | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Ford's 19 lead Arkansas State past Texas State 80-65
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Derrian Ford had 19 points in Arkansas State's 80-65 victory against Texas State on Saturday.
Ford shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Red Wolves (16-5, 7-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion added 17 points while going 6 of 12 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) while they also had three steals. Taryn Todd had 12 points and went 5 of 12 from the field (1 for 5 from 3-point range).
Josh O'Garro led the Bobcats (12-9, 5-4) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Texas State also got 19 points from Tylan Pope. Coleton Benson also recorded 15 points.
Arkansas State takes on Southern Miss on the road on Wednesday, and Texas State hosts Louisiana on Thursday.
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Game Information
Jonesboro, AR
Referee:Ryan Christian
Referee:Shane Land
Referee:John Johnson
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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