ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Josiah Wallace had zero points in the first half but powered in 31 from that point on to lead Eastern Illinois to its third straight win, beating Arkansas State 90-86 in overtime in the Battle in the Blue Ridge on Saturday night.
Wallace, who hit a jumper as regulation ended to tie it 77-77, scored 10 of Eastern Illinois' 13 points in overtime, hitting a 3-pointer to go up 88-84 with 38 seconds remaining. Wallace split a pair of free throws in the last seconds for the final score.
Arkansas State led 32-24 at the break and was up 53-42 midway of the second half.