Arkansas State delivered a resounding 85-68 victory over Georgia Southern, outpacing their predicted margin of 1.4 points. The Red Wolves' impressive performance was fueled by Joey Chammaa, who tallied 15 points and 6 assists, leading his team to a convincing win. This outcome was in line with the CHD Scout prediction, which correctly picked Arkansas State as the winner.
The first half set the tone for the game, with Arkansas State taking a 39-35 lead into halftime. The Red Wolves' offense was clicking, with Chammaa and Jaxon Ellingsworth contributing to the team's strong start. Ellingsworth finished with 13 points, while Christian Harmon added another 13 points to the mix. On the other side, Georgia Southern's Spudd Webb and Nakavieon White each scored 14 points, but their efforts were not enough to keep pace with the Red Wolves.
In the second half, Arkansas State continued to pull away, outscoring Georgia Southern 46-33. The Red Wolves' defense stifled the Eagles' offense, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing tough shots. Alden Applewhite, who had 10 points and 5 rebounds for Georgia Southern, was one of the few bright spots for the Eagles in the second half.
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The 17-point margin of victory was a significant departure from the predicted score of 70-68, highlighting Arkansas State's dominance. The Red Wolves' strong performance will undoubtedly boost their resume, particularly given that this was a Quadrant 3 game for both teams. With a current net ranking of 150, Arkansas State want to build on this momentum as they continue their season.
For Georgia Southern, the loss drops them to 13-8, but the Eagles' net ranking of 237 will not take a significant hit given that this was also a Quadrant 3 game for them. However, they must regroup and refocus to get back on track. The Eagles can take solace in the fact that they were able to hang with Arkansas State in the first half, but ultimately, they were unable to sustain their effort over the course of the game.
This win will have a positive impact on Arkansas State's tournament chances, as they continue to accumulate quality wins. The Red Wolves' ability to perform well on the road matters in their pursuit of a postseason berth. As for Georgia Southern, they must bounce back from this loss and string together some wins to stay in the conversation for a potential tournament bid. With this result, Arkansas State takes a step forward in their resume, while Georgia Southern want to learn from their mistakes and move forward.