Saint Louis Billikens @ Arkansas State Red Wolves
Nelson's 26 lead Arkansas State over Saint Louis in NIT 103-78
JONESBORO, Ark. -- — Izaiyah Nelson had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Arkansas State's 103-78 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night in the NIT.
Taryn Todd scored 21 points while going 8 of 14 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and added seven assists for the Red Wolves (25-10). Derrian Ford had 15 points and went 5 of 6 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range).
Robbie Avila finished with 22 points and eight rebounds for the Billikens (19-15). Saint Louis got 20 points, 10 rebounds and two steals from Amari McCottry. Isaiah Swope had 16 points.
Arkansas State took the lead with 19:32 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Nelson led his team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 50-37 at the break. Nelson scored a team-high 14 points after the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Garrick Shannon
- Chris Ford
- Hunter Allen
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
2025-26 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Arkansas State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |

