MAC-SBC Challenge
Pinion's 16 lead Arkansas State over Akron 80-75 in OT
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Joseph Pinion's 16 points helped Arkansas State defeat Akron 80-75 in overtime on Monday night in a season opener.
Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (1-0). Derrian Ford scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Kobe Julien went 6 of 16 from the field (1 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
The Zips (0-1) were led by Sharron Young, who posted 15 points. Akron also got 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Josiah Harris. Nate Johnson had 11 points and three steals.
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Game Information
First National Bank Arena
1:00 AM, 5 November 2024
Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 4,610
- Referees:
- John Dillon
- Derek Schulte
- Damien Richard
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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