| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 37 | 34 | 71 |
| ARST | 36 | 42 | 78 |
Fields' 27 help Arkansas State knock off Southern Miss 78-71
Izaiyah Nelson gets up for the beautiful slam
Izaiyah Nelson gets up for the beautiful slam
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Caleb Fields' 27 points helped Arkansas State defeat Southern Miss 78-71 on Wednesday night.
Fields also contributed eight assists for the Red Wolves (9-13, 5-5 Sun Belt Conference). Derrian Ford scored 13 points and added 10 rebounds. Izaiyah Nelson was 4 of 11 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points, while adding 12 rebounds and three blocks.
The Golden Eagles (12-10, 6-4) were led by Victor Iwuakor, who recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Donovan Ivory and Austin Crowley finished with 17 points apiece.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Steve Orkus
- Bharat Ramnanan
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 1-0 | - | 10-3 |
| South Alabama | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Texas State | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Troy | 1-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Southern Miss | 1-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Old Dominion | 1-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Louisiana | 1-0 | - | 3-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| App State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| James Madison | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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