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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 10-0 | - | 17-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-1 | 1 | 17-5 |
| Toledo | 8-2 | 2 | 14-8 |
| Ohio | 6-4 | 4 | 12-10 |
| Kent State | 5-5 | 5 | 14-8 |
| Central Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Ball State | 4-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 10-12 |
| Western Michigan | 4-6 | 6 | 7-15 |
| Bowling Green | 3-7 | 7 | 8-14 |
| Buffalo | 2-8 | 8 | 7-15 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-9 | 9 | 5-17 |
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-2 | - | 18-5 |
| Troy | 8-3 | 1 | 15-7 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| James Madison | 7-4 | 2 | 14-9 |
| App State | 7-4 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 2 | 14-10 |
| Old Dominion | 6-5 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Texas State | 5-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Southern Miss | 5-6 | 4 | 10-13 |
| Louisiana | 5-6 | 4 | 7-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Georgia State | 4-7 | 5 | 8-15 |
| UL Monroe | 2-9 | 7 | 6-18 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-10 | 8 | 8-15 |
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