MAC-SBC Challenge
Pinion's 16 lead Arkansas State over Akron 80-75 in OT
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Joseph Pinion's 16 points helped Arkansas State defeat Akron 80-75 in overtime on Monday night in a season opener.
Pinion shot 5 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Red Wolves (1-0). Derrian Ford scored 15 points and added seven rebounds. Kobe Julien went 6 of 16 from the field (1 for 6 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
The Zips (0-1) were led by Sharron Young, who posted 15 points. Akron also got 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Josiah Harris. Nate Johnson had 11 points and three steals.
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Game Information
First National Bank Arena
8:00 PM, November 4, 2024Coverage: ESPN+
Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 4,610
- Referees:
- John Dillon
- Derek Schulte
- Damien Richard
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 4-0 | - | 12-4 |
| Akron | 4-0 | - | 11-5 |
| Ohio | 4-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Toledo | 3-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Kent State | 2-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Ball State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| Central Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 7-9 |
| Western Michigan | 1-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
| Buffalo | 0-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 4-1 | - | 12-5 |
| Old Dominion | 4-1 | - | 8-9 |
| Arkansas State | 3-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Troy | 3-2 | 1 | 10-6 |
| App State | 3-2 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Marshall | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Southern Miss | 3-2 | 1 | 8-9 |
| Georgia State | 3-2 | 1 | 7-10 |
| Louisiana | 3-2 | 1 | 5-12 |
| James Madison | 2-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Texas State | 2-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-4 | 3 | 8-9 |
| UL Monroe | 0-5 | 4 | 4-14 |
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