Savrasov leads Georgia Southern past Arkansas State

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STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) – Andrei Savrasov’s 24 points helped Georgia Southern defeat Arkansas State 68-53 on Saturday.

Savrasov added 12 rebounds for the Eagles (14-13, 7-7 Sun Belt Conference). Tyren Moore shot 4 for 10, including 3 for 7 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Tai Strickland recorded six points and shot 2 of 4 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line.

Terrance Ford Jr. finished with 13 points, six rebounds and four steals for the Red Wolves (10-17, 2-12). Arkansas State also got 11 points and 11 rebounds from Omar El-Sheikh. Markise Davis also had 11 points.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Georgia Southern visits Marshall while Arkansas State hosts Troy.

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