Game Notes: A-State vs. Georgia Southern

1/10/2020 1:04:00 PM

			ARKANSAS STATE (5-9, 2-1 Sun Belt) vs Georgia Southern (5-9, 2-1 Sun Belt) Saturday, January 11 • 1:00 PM • Jonesboro, Ark. First National Bank Arena
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Arkansas State looks to continue its winning streak after an exciting 70-68 overtime victory over Georgia State on Thursday, taking on Georgia Southern at 1 p.m. on Saturday at First National Bank Arena. Action will be broadcast live on ESPN+ with Brad Bobo on the call, while the radio broadcast can be heard on the EAB Red Wolves Radio Network at 95.3 The Ticket.
Saturday's game is the first half of a women's basketball-men's basketball doubleheader, and promotions include Kids Day, with kids 12 and under receiving free admission. The Flying Houndz will perform at halftime along with a postgame autograph session with the team.
In 32-plus seasons at First National Bank Arena, A-State is 318-109 (.745) overall.
A-State is looking for its third consecutive home win.
Arkansas State has had three or more players score in double figures in eight of its 14 games so far this season. Since the 2012-13 season, Arkansas State is 89-41 (.685) when three or more players score in double figures.
Saturday's game marks the 10th all-time meeting between A-State and Georgia Southern, with the Red Wolves leading 8-1.
In A-State's five wins, the Red Wolves have posted a 66.7% assist percentage (82 assists to 123 made baskets).
Jireh Washington has scored in double figures seven times in the last nine games.
With four three-pointers against Georgia State on Thursday, Jada Ford now needs one to move into a tie for fifth with Rudy Sims (159; 2004-07). Ford has made a three in 10 straight games and 12 of 14 this season.
The Red Wolves have swiped 10 or more steals in nine games, including four straight and six of their last seven games. A-State has tallied 13 or more steals six times this season. Over the last four games, Araknsas State has forced 18 or more turnovers, including doing so in six of the last seven contests. A-State has forced double-digit turnovers in all but two games this season.

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