ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Arkansas State Defeats South Alabama 75-71
Marquis Eaton scored 19 points leading Arkansas State to a 75-71 victory over South Alabama at First National Bank Arena on Thursday.
Arkansas State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +2.0-point spread as underdogs.
Christian Willis had 17 points for Arkansas State and Jerry Johnson chipped in with 10 points. Christian Willis had 6 assists for them, while Melo Eggleston was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
South Alabama got 23 points from Josh Ajayi in a losing cause and another 15 points from Herb McGee. Herb McGee contributed 2 assists for them, while Josh Ajayi had 9 rebounds.
Arkansas State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Arkansas State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-26.
Arkansas State heads into a battle against Troy. South Alabama, meanwhile, will have their next action against Arkansas-Little Rock.