JONESBORO, Ark. (1/16/19) – A season-best shooting night that featured four double-figure scorers propelled Arkansas State to its fourth straight victory Thursday night, defeating Appalachian State 76-58 at First National Bank Arena.
The Red Wolves (7-9, 4-1 SBC) shot a season-high 53.7 percent (29-of-54) from the field, including a blistering 57.9 percent (11-of-19) from beyond the arc to oust the Mountaineers (4-12, 1-4). With the win, A-State achieved its best start to conference play since the 2015-16 season, which saw the Red Wolves win their first 18 league contests. The win also matched the Red Wolves' longest winning streak from the 2018-19 season.