MONROE, La. — In an impressive display of basketball skill, Joseph Pinion led the Arkansas State Red Wolves to a commanding victory over UL Monroe, finishing with a personal tally of 21 points. The game ended with a decisive 94-67 win for the Red Wolves on Friday. Pinion’s contribution included not just scoring but also three key steals, helping to solidify the team’s strong defensive game.
For Arkansas State, which now holds a record of 22-9, with a 13-5 standing in the Sun Belt Conference, other players stepped up with noteworthy performances. Taryn Todd made his mark by putting up 14 points, successfully hitting 6 out of 12 shots, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc. Additionally, Izaiyah Nelson contributed 13 points and shot 6 of 15 from the field.
Despite the Warhawks’ efforts, their record fell to 7-24, with a conference record of 3-15. Leading UL Monroe was Tyreese Watson, who managed to score 19 points while also dishing out seven assists, striving to keep his team in contention. Makai Willis also pushed hard for the Warhawks, completing the game with a double-double of 14 points and an impressive 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, Micah Caster added 13 points to the team’s score.
This match, highlighted by Arkansas State’s solid teamwork and effective execution on both ends of the court, demonstrates the resilience and depth of the Red Wolves as they head towards the conclusion of the season.
