Cook lifts Missouri St. over Arkansas St. 75-53
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Keandre Cook had 17 points as Missouri State romped past Arkansas State 75-53 on Wednesday night.
Lamont West had 13 points for Missouri State (6-5), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Tyrik Dixon added 12 points. Gaige Prim had 11 points for the home team.
Arkansas State totaled 16 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Canberk Kus had 16 points for the Red Wolves (7-3). J.J. Matthews added 15 points. Jerry Johnson Jr. had 13 points.
Missouri State faces VCU on the road on Sunday. Arkansas State matches up against Louisiana-Lafayette at home next Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Crawford
- Tom Eades
- John Hendricks
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| App State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Georgia State | 1-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Indiana State | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| UIC | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-5 |
| Drake | 2-2 | 2 | 12-2 |
| Belmont | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Illinois State | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Valparaiso | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Murray State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Evansville | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 5-10 |
| Missouri State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 7-9 |
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