Cook lifts Missouri St. over Arkansas St. 75-53
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Keandre Cook had 17 points as Missouri State romped past Arkansas State 75-53 on Wednesday night.
Lamont West had 13 points for Missouri State (6-5), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Tyrik Dixon added 12 points. Gaige Prim had 11 points for the home team.
Arkansas State totaled 16 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Canberk Kus had 16 points for the Red Wolves (7-3). J.J. Matthews added 15 points. Jerry Johnson Jr. had 13 points.
Missouri State faces VCU on the road on Sunday. Arkansas State matches up against Louisiana-Lafayette at home next Wednesday.
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