JONESBORO -- It wasn't easy, but Arkansas State atoned for one of its season's worst performances with a 79-78 victory over Appalachian State Saturday night at the Convocation Center.
Arkansas State Coach Grant McCasland had no explanation for ASU's struggles with the Sun Belt's last-place team, except that it speaks well for the conference.
"That's not a 1-9 team in a lot of leagues," McCasland said of Appalachian State (6-15, 1-9).
ASU (17-6, 8-2) lost to Appalachian State 70-57 when the teams met Jan. 9 in Boone, N.C., and the Red Wolves didn't take control Saturday until it outscored the Mountaineers 15-4 to take a 73-68 lead with 3:16 to play.