Nelson propels Arkansas State to 87-68 victory over UAB
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Yaxel Lendeborg elevates for the big-time stuff
Yaxel Lendeborg elevates for the big-time stuff
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Izaiyah Nelson had 17 points in Arkansas State's 87-68 victory over UAB on Saturday.
Nelson added seven rebounds and three steals for the Red Wolves (3-7). Avery Felts scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 8 from beyond the arc. Taryn Todd was 5 of 11 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
The Blazers (4-5) were led in scoring by Yaxel Lendeborg, who finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks. Efrem Johnson added 12 points for UAB. Tony Toney also recorded 10 points.
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Game Information
First National Bank Arena
8:30 PM, 9 December 2023
Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 2,699
- Referees:
- Chris Ford
- Steve Orkus
- Hunter Allen
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|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 3-9 |
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| Marshall | 0-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
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| Coastal Carolina | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
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| Georgia State | 0-1 | 1 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-1 | 1 | 4-10 |
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