The Red Wolves saw their record drop to 1-2 while Eastern Michigan improved to 3-0 on the season. Simms scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half, shooting 7-for-9 from the floor. Tamas Bruce was the only other A-State player in double figures as he finished with 15 points. James Thompson IV posted 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Eagles while Paul Jackson (21) and Tim Bond (15) also reached double figures.
A-State converted just five field goals (5-25) in the first half, but finished the night at 39 percent (20-51). The Red Wolves struggled from 3-point range hitting just 3-of-16 (19 percent).