Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Hicks puts up 23, Arkansas State knocks off Louisiana 89-62 in Sun Belt Conference Tournament
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- — Freddy Hicks had 23 points in Arkansas State's 89-62 victory against Louisiana on Saturday night in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
Hicks added seven rebounds for the Red Wolves (16-15, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference). Taryn Todd scored 18 points and added five rebounds. Derrian Ford had 18 points and went 7 of 10 from the field. The Red Wolves picked up their seventh straight victory.
Hosana Kitenge led the way for the Ragin' Cajuns (18-13, 1-1) with 15 points, two steals and two blocks. Kobe Julien added 15 points for Louisiana. Kentrell Garnett had 13 points.
Arkansas State took the lead with 13:04 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 48-33 at halftime, with Ford racking up 14 points. Arkansas State extended its lead to 87-58 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run.
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Game Information
Pensacola, FL
Referee:Tucson Grigg
Referee:Derek Schulte
Referee:Erroll Lewis
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| App State | 11-6 | - | 19-11 |
| Marshall | 11-6 | - | 19-11 |
| Troy | 11-6 | - | 19-11 |
| South Alabama | 10-6 | 0.5 | 20-9 |
| Arkansas State | 10-7 | 1 | 19-11 |
| Coastal Carolina | 10-7 | 1 | 18-12 |
| Texas State | 10-7 | 1 | 18-12 |
| James Madison | 8-8 | 2.5 | 16-13 |
| Southern Miss | 8-9 | 3 | 15-15 |
| Georgia Southern | 7-9 | 3.5 | 15-14 |
| Louisiana | 7-10 | 4 | 10-20 |
| Georgia State | 7-10 | 4 | 10-20 |
| Old Dominion | 6-11 | 5 | 10-20 |
| UL Monroe | 1-15 | 9.5 | 4-25 |
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