SAN MARCOS, Texas (Interstat) — Arkansas State built a commanding first-half lead and coasted to a 75-61 victory over Texas State in a Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Strahan Coliseum.

The Red Wolves (21-7) raced ahead by shooting 14 for 39 from 3-point range and forcing 35 turnovers, which they converted into 25 points. Zyion Shannon led all scorers with 22 points for Arkansas State.

The Bobcats (11-15) were led by Saniya Burks’ 17 points but could not recover from a 54-33 halftime deficit. Texas State committed 13 more turnovers than Arkansas State and shot only 2 for 8 from beyond the arc.

Attendance was 1,190.