| 1 | 2 | T | |
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| ARST | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| TROY | 25 | 37 | 62 |
Eggleston's near double-double helps Arkansas State top Troy
TROY, Ala. -- Melo Eggleston had 15 points and nine rebounds as Arkansas State defeated Troy 78-62 on Saturday.
Jerry Johnson added 12 points for the Red Wolves and J.J. Matthews had 11 points for Arkansas State (15-7, 7-4 Sun Belt Conference). Christian Willis added 11 points.
Khalyl Waters had 15 points for the Trojans (8-14, 4-7). Ty Gordon added 14 points. Tahj Small had 11 points.
The Red Wolves swept the season series. Arkansas State defeated Troy 76-68 on Jan. 11.
Arkansas State takes on Appalachian State at home on Thursday. Troy plays at Georgia Southern on Thursday.
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2020-2021 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State | 5-2 | - | 11-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 4-2 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-3 | 1 | 10-6 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-3 |
| South Alabama | 2-5 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Troy | 1-4 | 3 | 6-8 |
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
| Texas State | 4-1 | - | 10-4 |
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Little Rock | 4-3 | 1 | 8-6 |
| UT Arlington | 3-4 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Arkansas State | 2-3 | 2 | 5-7 |
| UL Monroe | 2-5 | 3 | 4-10 |