JONESBORO, Ark. -- Deven Simms drove for a layup to give Arkansas State the lead with just over a minute left and the Red Wolves held on to beat Troy 82-80 on Saturday night.
After his layup Simms quickly stole the ball from Daniel Peace, drawing the foul. Simms made both free throws for an 81-78 lead with 51 seconds left.
Troy's Jeremy Hollimon made two free throws to close to 81-80.
Troy had two chances to retake the lead but Peace missed a layup and Wesley Person's heave from three-quarter court as time expired was a little too high.