JONESBORO -- All of the necessary dominoes had fallen. All Arkansas State University needed was a victory.
The Red Wolves' chance to host a first-round game in this week's Sun Belt Conference Tournament fell short in a 90-87 overtime loss to Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday at First National Bank Arena.
With South Alabama and Texas-Arlington victorious Saturday, ASU was in position to host Tuesday's first-round game in Jonesboro with a victory of its own.
"Obviously, not the outcome that we wanted," ASU Coach Mike Balado said. "But I've very proud of my team."
The Red Wolves will be the No.