NORFOLK, Va. — In a decisive matchup on Thursday night, Arkansas State emerged victorious over Old Dominion with a score of 78-59, propelled by Terrance Ford Jr.’s impressive 21-point performance.

Ford was instrumental for the Red Wolves (11-3, 2-0 in the Sun Belt Conference), contributing not just with scoring but also dishing out five assists. Taryn Todd supported the team with 17 points, achieving 5 of 17 shooting from the field, including a pair of three-pointers out of six attempts. Additionally, Todd made 5 of 6 free throws and recorded seven rebounds along with five assists. Dyondre Dominguez solidified the team’s attack by scoring 11 points on 5 of 7 shooting, further supporting Arkansas State’s ongoing momentum by extending their winning streak to six consecutive games.

On the other end, Sean Durugordon led the Monarchs (5-9, 1-1) with a solid performance including 21 points and eight rebounds. Jaden Johnson also contributed significantly, adding 18 points to the scoreboard along with seven rebounds. Robert Davis Jr. chipped in with six points, but the Monarchs ultimately fell short in their pursuit of victory.

Looking ahead, both teams have upcoming games on Saturday. Arkansas State is set to visit James Madison, while Old Dominion will host Southern Miss.