The Arkansas State Red Wolves delivered a resounding 103-70 victory over the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks, with Christian Harmon leading the charge with 21 points and 5 rebounds. This win improves Arkansas State's record to 16-10, while Louisiana-Monroe falls to 4-22. The 33-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted margin of 21.4 points, as Arkansas State dominated from start to finish, scoring 49 points in the first half and 54 points in the second half.
Christian Harmon Scores 21 Points, Marks Fifth 20-Point Game of the Season
The game unfolded with Arkansas State taking control early, outscoring Louisiana-Monroe 49-37 in the first half. The Red Wolves' offense was clicking on all cylinders, with Christian Harmon scoring 12 points in the first half. Louisiana-Monroe's Krystian Lewis kept his team in the game with 20 points in the first half, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Red Wolves' balanced attack. In the second half, Arkansas State continued to pull away, outscoring Louisiana-Monroe 54-33. The Red Wolves' Chandler Jackson had a strong second half, scoring 10 points and dishing out 4 assists. With 10 minutes remaining, Arkansas State had built a 25-point lead, and the game was all but over. The Red Wolves' 103 points marked their highest scoring output of the season, and their 33-point margin of victory was their largest of the year.
Christian Harmon and Krystian Lewis were the top performers in the game, with Harmon scoring 21 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Lewis scored 32 points for Louisiana-Monroe. Harmon's 21 points marked his fifth 20-point game of the season, and he has now scored in double figures in 15 consecutive games. Lewis's 32 points were a season high, and he has now scored 20 or more points in three straight games. Other notable performers included Arkansas State's Chandler Jackson, who scored 14 points and dished out 6 assists, and Louisiana-Monroe's Lavell Brodnex, who scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Arkansas State's Matt Hayman also had a strong game, scoring 13 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.
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The box score revealed several key statistical takeaways from the game. Arkansas State outshot Louisiana-Monroe 55.4% to 41.2% from the field, and outrebounded them 38-29. The Red Wolves also had a significant advantage in assists, with 22 assists to Louisiana-Monroe's 12. Arkansas State's 103 points marked their highest scoring output of the season, and their 33-point margin of victory was their largest of the year. The Red Wolves also had a strong night from beyond the arc, making 11 of 25 three-point attempts (44%). Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, struggled from three-point range, making just 6 of 23 attempts (26.1%).
The CHD Scout model predicted an Arkansas State victory by 21.4 points, and the Red Wolves exceeded that margin with a 33-point win. The model was correct in predicting the winner and the general outcome of the game, but underestimated the margin of victory. Arkansas State's dominant performance was a key factor in the larger-than-expected margin, as they outplayed Louisiana-Monroe in nearly every aspect of the game. The model's prediction of 87-66 was close, but the actual score of 103-70 was a more accurate reflection of the game's competitiveness.
This game had real consequences for both teams' resumes. For Arkansas State, the win improved their record to 16-10 and marked a Quad 4 victory. The Red Wolves' NET ranking of 146 will likely remain relatively stable, but the win will help to bolster their tournament resume. Louisiana-Monroe, on the other hand, fell to 4-22 and suffered a Quad 3 loss. The Warhawks' NET ranking of 356 will likely drop further, making it increasingly difficult for them to earn a tournament bid. With just a few games remaining in the regular season, Arkansas State want to build on this momentum and make a push for a tournament spot.
Arkansas State's next game is scheduled for February 15th against the Texas State Bobcats, while Louisiana-Monroe will face the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns on February 14th. Both games matters for the teams' tournament hopes, and will provide an opportunity for them to build on their recent performances. Arkansas State want to carry over the momentum from their dominant win, while Louisiana-Monroe will aim to bounce back from a disappointing loss.