Shannon scores 26 as Arkansas State tops Southern Miss 81-71

Shannon scores 26 as Arkansas State tops Southern Miss 81-71

Senior guard Zyion Shannon scored 26 points to lead Arkansas State to an 81-71 win over Southern Miss on Saturday afternoon at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves improved to 16-4 overall and 7-1 in Sun Belt play, marking the program’s best 20-game start in a decade. Arkansas State limited Southern Miss to 36 percent shooting and just 1-of-18 from three-point range. Shannon added six rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Mimi McColli…

Lady Eagles Fall 81-71 at Arkansas State

JONESBORO, Ark. – Southern Miss women's basketball fell to Arkansas State (16-4, 7-1 Sun Belt) for the second time this season on Saturday afternoon at First National Bank Arena by a final score of 81-71. The Lady Eagles (11-7, 4-3 Sun Belt) placed four starters in double-figures but were unable to overcome 26 turnovers which the Red Wolves turned into 29 points.