JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) _ Ty Cockfield scored 32 points and his two foul shots
with 41 seconds left in overtime put Arkansas State in the lead for good as the
Red Wolves posted an 82-81 win over Appalachian State on Thursday night.
Tristan Walley added a pair of free throws for Arkansas State’s final points as
he was fouled as time expired. Arkansas State’s Canberk Kus was called for a
technical foul before the free throws and Appalachian State’s Ronshad Shabazz
made two from the line for the game’s final margin.
Shabazz’s 3-pointer with 77 seconds left in regulation tied it at 70-all.
Sabazz missed a jump shot and Kus missed two 3s to force the extra session.
Kus scored 13 with nine rebounds and Marquis Eaton scored 10 for Arkansas State
(9-11, 3-4 Sun Belt).
Justin Forrest led the Mountaineers (5-14, 0-6) with 24 points with six 3s and
Tyrell Johnson scored 13.
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