Texas State takes road win streak into matchup with Arkansas State

Updated Jan. 11, 2023 2:42 a.m. ET
Associated Press

Texas State Bobcats (9-8, 2-2 Sun Belt) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (9-8, 1-3 Sun Belt)

Jonesboro, Arkansas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Texas State will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Bobcats face Arkansas State.

The Red Wolves are 8-2 on their home court. Arkansas State ranks sixth in the Sun Belt shooting 33.1% from deep, led by Caleb London shooting 50.0% from 3-point range.

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The Bobcats are 2-2 in Sun Belt play. Texas State ranks fourth in the Sun Belt allowing 64.8 points while holding opponents to 43.3% shooting.

The Red Wolves and Bobcats match up Thursday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Caleb Fields is averaging 11.8 points and 4.6 assists for the Red Wolves. Omar El-Sheikh is averaging 11.4 points and 9.6 rebounds over the last 10 games for Arkansas State.

Drue Drinnon is averaging 6.2 points for the Bobcats. Mason Harrell is averaging 16.9 points over the past 10 games for Texas State.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wolves: 5-5, averaging 62.8 points, 33.5 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 5.6 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.1 points per game.

Bobcats: 5-5, averaging 65.3 points, 32.3 rebounds, 10.0 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 42.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.7 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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