A-State SportsWednesday, November 4
Red Wolves edge Toledo 71-70 in the men's basketball season opener
The Daily Jonesboro team
Arkansas State men's basketball opened its season with a one-point thriller. The Red Wolves beat Toledo 71-70 Monday night at First National Bank Arena, the opener for both teams. Toledo tied it with 30 seconds left, and Tameron Ferguson made the go-ahead free throw with four seconds remaining. Delang Muon then intercepted Toledo's inbound pass to seal it.
Arkansas State beat Toledo by one point
- Toledo70Arkansas State71 (won)
Sources: kjnbtv.com, CBS Sports
Ferguson finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and three steals. The Red Wolves shot 35.7 percent but forced 16 turnovers to their 10.
Four Red Wolves scored in double figures
Sources: kjnbtv.com, KTLO, CBS Sports
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Ferguson | 20 pts |
| Taylor | 13 pts |
| Pyke | 11 pts |
| McGee | 11 pts |
- Next game: at Alabama on Friday
- Season openers at the arena: 14-3 all-time
- Non-conference home wins in a row: 15, since 2023-24
Sources: kjnbtv.com, KTLO, CBS Sports