Arkansas St. squares off against Central Baptist

Central Baptist vs. Arkansas State (1-1)

First National Bank Arena, Jonesboro, Arkansas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Arkansas State Red Wolves will be taking on the Mustangs of NAIA member Central Baptist. Arkansas State lost 92-53 on the road against Illinois in its most recent game.

LEADING THE CHARGE: Desi Sills has averaged 14.5 points to lead the charge for the Red Wolves. Marquis Eaton has complemented Sills and is averaging 12.5 points per game.DESI FROM DISTANCE: Through two games, Arkansas State’s Desi Sills has connected on 11.1 percent of the nine 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also shooting 100 percent from the free throw line this season.

A YEAR AGO: Arkansas State scored 81 points and won by 12 over Central Baptist when these two teams met last season.

DID YOU KNOW: Arkansas State went 0-4 overall when playing out-of-conference foes last season. The Red Wolves offense scored 61.3 points per contest in those four games.

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