| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UALR | 37 | 44 | 81 |
| ARST | 35 | 43 | 78 |
Johnson scores 32 to carry UALR past Arkansas St. 81-78
JONESBORO, Ark. -- Kamani Johnson had a career-high 32 points plus 16 rebounds and Markquis Nowell scored all the points in a 6-0 run in the final minute as Arkansas-Little Rock edged past Arkansas State 81-78 on Saturday.
Johnson hit 9 of 12 shots.
Nowell had 19 points and six assists for Arkansas-Little Rock (19-9, 13-4 Sun Belt Conference). Ruot Monyyong added seven rebounds and three blocks. Ben Coupet Jr. had six rebounds.
Marquis Eaton scored a career-high 27 points for the Red Wolves (15-14, 7-11), who have now lost seven games in a row. Caleb Fields added 11 points. Malik Brevard had 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Trojans improve to 2-0 against the Red Wolves this season. Arkansas-Little Rock defeated Arkansas State 90-87 on Feb. 8. Arkansas-Little Rock plays Louisiana-Monroe at home on Thursday. Arkansas State takes on Louisiana-Lafayette on the road on Wednesday.
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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 |