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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Miss | 5-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-5 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-1 | 0.5 | 12-6 |
| Troy | 4-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-2 | 1.5 | 12-5 |
| Marshall | 3-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| App State | 3-3 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Georgia State | 3-3 | 2 | 6-12 |
| James Madison | 2-3 | 2.5 | 9-8 |
| Coastal Carolina | 2-4 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Texas State | 2-4 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Old Dominion | 2-4 | 3 | 5-13 |
| Louisiana | 2-4 | 3 | 4-14 |
| UL Monroe | 0-6 | 5 | 3-15 |
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