A-State Unable to Overcome Hot-Shooting UT Arlington

#frm_content-name#-A-State Red WolvesJONESBORO, Ark. (1/13/18) – Arkansas State couldn’t overcome a hot-shooting UT Arlington squad that hit a First National Bank Arena opponent record 15 three pointers Saturday night in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game, falling 97-71 to the preseason league favorite.

The Red Wolves saw their overall record move to 6-13 and now stand 1-5 in conference play, while UTA improved to 12-7 overall and 3-3 against Sun Belt opponents.

Arkansas State was led by senior guard Deven Simms, who scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds – both team highs. While Simms was the only A-State player to score in double figures, junior guard Ty Cockfield recorded…