Early Miscues Cost A-State at UT Arlington

JONESBORO, Ark. (2/13/20) – Early turnovers cost the Arkansas State men's basketball team in a 77-67 setback at UT Arlington Thursday night.

UT Arlington (11-15, 7-8 Sun Belt) converted nine A-State (15-11, 7-8 Sun Belt) turnovers in the first 10-plus minutes in 17 points while building as large as a 17-point lead in the first half. The Red Wolves were able to cut an 11-point halftime deficit to as few as eight points in the second half, but UT Arlington came away with the double-digit victory.

Jerry Johnson Jr. led A-State with 17 points off the bench while Marquis Eaton added 16 points and five assists and Melo Eggleston chipped in 13 points. Sam Griffin led UT Arlington with 19 points…