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Arkansas State Defeats Arkansas-Little Rock 77-75 - Recap
Arkansas State got 25 points and 0 assists from Omar El-Sheikh en route to a 77-75 victory over Arkansas-Little Rock on Thursday at First National Bank Arena.
Arkansas State did not, however, defeat Arkansas-Little Rock against the spread, which closed at -5.0 at most sportsbooks.
Omar El-Sheikh had 25 points for Arkansas State and Caleb Fields chipped in with 8 points. Terrance Ford Jr. had 5 assists for them, while Omar El-Sheikh was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
Arkansas-Little Rock got a 30-point performance from Jordan Jefferson, who was supported by 16 points from DeAntoni Gordon. Myron Gardner had 3 assists in a losing cause for Arkansas-Little Rock, while Myron Gardner grabbed 10 rebounds.
Arkansas State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Arkansas State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.
Arkansas State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Old Dominion. Arkansas-Little Rock will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Tennessee-Martin.