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Recap - South Alabama Defeats Arkansas State 75-59

South Alabama got a 20-point performance from Josh Ajayi, who added 11 rebounds as South Alabama ran past Arkansas State 75-59 on Thursday at Mitchell Center.

South Alabama was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite.

South Alabama got 16 points from Chad Lott and another 12 points from Herb McGee. Trhae Mitchell contributed 3 assists, while Josh Ajayi cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Arkansas State got a 20-point performance from Marquis Eaton, who was supported by 11 points from J.J. Matthews. Caleb Fields had 5 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas State, while Malik Brevard grabbed 8 rebounds.

South Alabama was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

South Alabama had a 29-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

South Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Arkansas-Little Rock. Arkansas State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Troy.