South Alabama Outlasts Arkansas State in Overtime Thriller
JONESBORO, Ark. (Interstat) — Chaze Harris scored 30 points, including a crucial overtime surge, to lead South Alabama to a 92-88 victory over Arkansas State in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Convocation Center.
The Jaguars, who trailed by nine at halftime, erased a second-half deficit to force overtime tied at 83. South Alabama then dominated the extra period, outscoring the Red Wolves 9-5. Harris added five assists for South Alabama. Christian Harmon led Arkansas State with 33 points.
The Jaguars forced 16 turnovers, converting them into 23 points, to overcome a 21-11 deficit in offensive rebounds for Arkansas State. South Alabama improved to 19-7, while Arkansas State fell to 16-11.