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Arkansas-Little Rock Downs Arkansas State 81-78 - Match Report
Arkansas-Little Rock got 32 points and 16 rebounds from Kamani Johnson en route to a 81-78 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday at First National Bank Arena.
Arkansas-Little Rock was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Arkansas-Little Rock got 19 points from Markquis Nowell and another 8 points from Jovan Stulic. Markquis Nowell contributed 6 assists, while Kamani Johnson cleaned the glass with 16 rebounds.
Arkansas State got 27 points from Marquis Eaton in a losing cause and another 11 points from Caleb Fields. Jerry Johnson contributed 5 assists for them, while Malik Brevard had 8 rebounds.
Arkansas-Little Rock led at halftime, 37-36.
Arkansas State had a 39-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Arkansas-Little Rock heads into a battle against Louisiana-Monroe. Arkansas State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Lafayette.