Basketball fans won’t want to miss Wednesday’s Arkansas State vs South Alabama clash in Jonesboro. With both teams tied at 10-4 in Sun Belt play, this game could reshape conference standings. The Red Wolves aim to leverage their dominant 12-1 home record against a Jaguars squad fresh off Barry Dunning Jr.’s career-high 34-point overtime performance.
Arkansas State enters averaging 79 points per game, outscoring opponents by 9.2 points. Their 42.3% field goal accuracy creates a strategic edge against South Alabama’s 37.7% defensive average. Conversely, the Jaguars’ 44.2% shooting this season tests the Red Wolves’ defense, which allows 40% to rivals.
Key Stat: The teams’ last 10 games reveal mirror trajectories – Arkansas State (7-3) averages 79.7 PPG, while South Alabama (6-4) holds opponents to 67.3 PPG.
Top performers to watch:
- Red Wolves’ Joseph Pinion (14.2 PPG last 10 games)
- Jaguars’ Myles Corey (14.4 PPG season average)
BetMGM lists Arkansas State as 8.5-point favorites with a 141.5 over/under. With both teams ranked top-3 in Sun Belt scoring differential, this winner could gain critical momentum before postseason play.