A-State Notches Thrilling Overtime Victory Over UT Arlington

JONESBORO, Ark. (1/29/21) – On Friday night, the Arkansas State men's basketball team had to wait a bit longer than scheduled to take the floor versus UT Arlington.

It proved to be well worth the wait, as the Red Wolves (6-8, 3-4 SBC) battled back from a 13-point deficit in the second half to force overtime and defeat the Mavericks (8-9, 4-5) 83-75 at First National Bank Arena.

Norchad Omier yet again notched a double-double – his eighth of the season and fourth consecutive – with 15 points and a career-high 20 rebounds. The freshman extended his streak of games with 10-plus rebounds to 11. Marquis Eaton led A-State with 18 points, going a perfect 8 for 8 at the free-throw line. Malcom…