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Sun Belt Showdown: Arkansas State vs South Alabama Clash After Dunning’s 34-Point Triumph

Sun Belt Showdown: Arkansas State vs South Alabama Clash After Dunning’s 34-Point Triumph
Sun Belt Basketball
Arkansas State Red Wolves
South Alabama Jaguars

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.