Arkansas State 78, Nebraska-Omaha 73

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ARKANSAS STATE 78,NEB.-OMAHA 73

Trailing by 13 just over two minutes into the second half Tuesday, Arkansas State University rallied to build a 10-point lead with five minutes left to beat Nebraska-Omaha at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro.

The Red Wolves trailed 38-25 with 17:50 left after a layup by Darrius Hughes, but went on a 10-0 run over the next 2:29 -- capped by a Canberk Kus dunk -- to cut the lead to 38-35 with 15:21 remaining. The game was tied 46-46 with 9:23 remaining when Arkansas State went on a 6-0 run over 1:15 to take a 52-46 lead after a three-point play from Caleb Fields.

ASU's lead grew to 62-52 with 5:01 remaining after a layup from Malik Brevard, but a…