Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Eaton helps Arkansas State rally past Coastal Carolina 80-75
CONWAY, S.C. -- Marquis Eaton scored 20 points and in the final 97 seconds made six free throws and blocked a shot as Arkansas State came from behind to clip Coastal Carolina 80-75 on Saturday.
Eaton made a trio of 3-pointers and was 7-of-8 at the line for the Red Wolves (13-7, 5-4 Sun Belt) while Jerry Johnson added 17 points and Melo Eggleston and Christian Willis each scored 13.
Arkansas State trailed by 12 in the second half before overcoming a double-digit gap for the sixth time this season.
Keishawn Brewton scored a career-high 32 points with eight 3-pointers to lead the Chanticleers. (11-9, 4-5) Tommy Burton added 16 points with 13 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season.
Coastal Carolina led 60-48 midway through the second half before the Red Wolves started a comeback with a 14-3 run and a 63-62 lead on a Willis jumper with 5:11 to play. Willis hit a 3 that gave Arkansas State the lead for good, 68-67 with 3:32 to go.
Eaton and Eggleston combined to go 10-for-10 at the line in the last 1:37 to close out the game.
Arkansas State plays South Alabama at home on Thursday. Coastal Carolina plays Appalachian State at home next Saturday.
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Game Information
Conway, SC
Referee:Nomi Kidwai
Referee:Chris Merlo
Referee:Derek Schulte
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 9-4 | - | 19-7 |
| App State | 10-5 | - | 18-10 |
| Troy | 9-5 | 0.5 | 17-10 |
| Marshall | 8-5 | 1 | 16-10 |
| Texas State | 9-6 | 1 | 17-11 |
| Coastal Carolina | 8-6 | 1.5 | 16-11 |
| Arkansas State | 7-7 | 2.5 | 16-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-7 | 2.5 | 15-12 |
| Southern Miss | 7-8 | 3 | 14-14 |
| James Madison | 6-8 | 3.5 | 14-13 |
| Louisiana | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Georgia State | 6-8 | 3.5 | 9-18 |
| Old Dominion | 6-9 | 4 | 10-18 |
| UL Monroe | 1-13 | 8.5 | 4-23 |
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