Arkansas State's improved offense showed up again Thursday night, but only for the first 10 minutes. Poor second and third quarters kept it from keeping pace with Appalachian State in a 76-50 loss in Boone, N.C.
The Red Wolves missed their first four shots after halftime and committed five turnovers in the first four minutes after halftime as the Mountaineers took control. After Appalachian State took a 40-33 lead at halftime, it led 48-34 midway through the third quarter and 59-39 heading into the fourth.
The Red Wolves (3-12, 1-2 Sun Belt), who had scored 71 and 72 in their first two Sun Belt games, were held to their lowest total since a season-opening loss to Oklahoma State and held to 30.