NEW ORLEANS -- Arkansas State University never could get a handle on its first-round game against Louisiana-Monroe in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Wednesday in Lakefront Arena.
The Red Wolves had a chance to advance after Donte Thomas made a steal with the score tied 60-60 with 13 seconds left in regulation.
After a timeout, Thomas penetrated and passed back to Rashad Lindsey, who had an open three-pointer. But Lindsey missed, and so did Deven Simms after grabbing an offensive rebound.
Then it was off to overtime, where the No. 12 seed Warhawks scored 10 of the first 12 points on their way to a 73-70 victory.