SUN BELT MEN
ARKANSAS STATE 93,
APPALACHIAN STATE 88
Deven Simms made four free throws in the final seconds and finished with 23 points as Arkansas State University sprinted to an early lead but had to fend off a late rally by Appalachian State at Boone, N.C.
Arkansas State (8-14, 3-6 Sun Belt Conference) dominated early to take a 56-32 halftime lead. The Red Wolves were up 75-51 midway in the second half before Appalachian State (9-14, 4-6) rallied to close to 86-81 with 42 seconds remaining. Ronshad Shabazz scored 17 of his 27 points in the final 8:30 to spearhead the rally.