JONESBORO, Ark. (1/19/16) – The Arkansas State women’s basketball team held a 50-34 lead at the end of the third quarter and held off South Alabama to win 56-53 Thursday night at the Convocation Center.
With the win, A-State improves to 2-4 in league play and 4-14 on the season. South Alabama drops to 7-10 overall and 2-4 in Sun Belt action.
Tahlon Hopkins had a career high 20 points and 14 rebounds for her third career double-double. Hopkins knocked down two free throws with 10 seconds left to seal the victory. Dominique Oliver had 13 points and tied her career best with seven assists while Brittany Fowler also reached double figures 10 points.