Arkansas Online · Nov 9, 2019
State Division I college basketball roundups
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MISSISSIPPI 71, ARKANSAS STATE 43
Canberk Kus and Marquis Eaton scored 10 points each for Arkansas State University on Friday in a loss to Mississippi at The Pavilion at Ole Miss in Oxford, Miss.
The Red Wolves jumped out to a 4-1 lead after a three-pointer by Christian Willis and 1 of 2 free throws by Kus, but a Devontae Shuler jumper and 1 of 2 free throws from Luis Rodriguez tied the game at 4-4 with 17:46 left in the first half. A three-pointer by KJ Buffen gave the Rebels a 7-4 lead with 17:22 remaining, and the lead would grow from there. Rodriguez hit a layup with 15 seconds left in the first half, giving Ole Miss a 39-19 lead at halftime.