LAFAYETTE, La. (Interstat) — Chandler Jackson scored 31 points to propel Arkansas State to a 79-62 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at the Cajundome.

The Red Wolves led 36-33 at halftime and pulled away in the second half, holding the Ragin’ Cajuns to 29 points after intermission. Jackson, who added two assists in 34 minutes, was the game’s standout performer.

Jalen Hampton added 12 points for Arkansas State, which improved to 17-11 overall. Louisiana-Lafayette was led by Dorian Finister and Jaxon Olvera, who each scored 18 points. The Ragin’ Cajuns fell to 9-19.

Arkansas State shot 58.3% from the field, while Louisiana-Lafayette struggled at 32.4%. The Red Wolves committed 17 turnovers but offset them with efficient scoring. Attendance was 2,552.