Arkansas State Dominates Arkansas Tech 107-63
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · First National Bank Arena
Arkansas State Red Wolves 107, Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?
Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys 107-63 at First National Bank Arena on December 30, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Arkansas State Red Wolves triumphed over the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys with a final score of 107-63 at the First National Bank Arena. This game showcased Arkansas State's offensive prowess, as they scored an impressive 107 points, continuing their strong form at home. The Red Wolves have now established a home record of 4-0 this season, contributing to their overall record of 10-4. This performance is particularly notable given their recent success, having won their last two games and four of their last five, with an average of 86.2 points scored in those last five outings.
Arkansas State's recent form has been characterized by a potent offense that averaged 82.6 points per game while allowing 76.9 points. Their last ten games reflect a solid record of 7-3, with notable victories against teams such as Southern Miss and Texas State. In contrast, Arkansas Tech faced a challenging matchup in this game, unable to keep pace with the Red Wolves' scoring. The Wonder Boys have struggled in their recent outings, which contributed to their inability to compete effectively in this contest.
The game unfolded with Arkansas State quickly asserting their dominance, leading to a commanding halftime score that set the tone for the second half. The Red Wolves continued to build on their lead, showcasing their depth and offensive capabilities. Players like Brian Kitenge made significant contributions, including a 4-foot dunk and several free throws that added to the team's total.
In terms of previous meetings, while the block does not provide specific historical context for past encounters between these two teams, the current matchup highlighted Arkansas State's home advantage and their ability to capitalize on it. The Wonder Boys, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game, which was reflected in their scoring and defensive performance.
Injury reports were not mentioned in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their strongest available lineups for this matchup. The absence of key players could have impacted the Wonder Boys' performance, but without specific details, it remains unclear how injuries may have played a role.
The market had priced Arkansas State as a strong favorite in this matchup, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating complete confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This was evident in their performance, as they effectively executed their game plan and overwhelmed Arkansas Tech.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the First National Bank Arena was likely electric, contributing to the Red Wolves' strong performance. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, with Arkansas State demonstrating their offensive firepower and ability to dominate the boards.
For viewers, the standout moments included the aggressive drives to the basket, particularly in the second half, where players like Jalen Hampton and TJ Caldwell made impactful plays. The Red Wolves' ability to convert layups and capitalize on free throw opportunities was also a key factor in their scoring success.
In summary, the Arkansas State Red Wolves' comprehensive victory over the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys highlighted their current form and home-court advantage, setting the stage for what could be a promising season ahead.
Leaders
- PointsTJ Caldwell17Arkansas State Red Wolves
- AssistsChristian Harmon6Arkansas State Red Wolves
- ReboundsJaxon Ellingsworth5Arkansas State Red Wolves
- PointsDavid Elliott IV19Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys
- AssistsAiden Underdown4Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys
- ReboundsAiden Underdown6Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys
Recent form
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last 10: 7-3Streak W282.6 scored · 76.9 allowed per game4-0 at home
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys | Arkansas State Red Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-52 | 35-62 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 56 |
| Three-pointers | 8-23 | 17-38 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 45 |
| Free throws | 7-16 | 20-24 |
| Free throw % | 44 | 83 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 30 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 21 |
| Assists | 15 | 24 |
| Steals | 11 | 17 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 37 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 36 |
| Fouls | 20 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 47 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 5 | 92 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-61Jalen Hampton makes layup (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half35-61David Elliott IV makes 23-foot three point jumper (Devin Foster assists)
- 2nd Half35-64Jaxon Ellingsworth makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half35-67Royal Blue Smith makes 27-foot three point jumper (Matt Hayman assists)
- 2nd Half38-67David Elliott IV makes 24-foot three point jumper (Connor Davis assists)
- 2nd Half38-69Royal Blue Smith makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-69David Elliott IV makes layup
- 2nd Half40-70Joey Chammaa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-71Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half42-71Damon Augustus makes layup (Aiden Underdown assists)
- 2nd Half42-73Aly Tounkara makes layup (Joey Chammaa assists)
- 2nd Half45-73David Elliott IV makes 24-foot three point jumper (Devin Foster assists)
- 2nd Half45-74TJ Caldwell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-75TJ Caldwell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-78TJ Caldwell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Royal Blue Smith assists)
- 2nd Half45-81Joey Chammaa makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aly Tounkara assists)
- 2nd Half45-84Matt Hayman makes 25-foot three point jumper (TJ Caldwell assists)
- 2nd Half48-84Brody Emberton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donyae May assists)
- 2nd Half48-87Royal Blue Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aly Tounkara assists)
- 2nd Half50-87Sam Bradford makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-89Aly Tounkara makes 3-foot dunk (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half50-92Fredy-Salam Sylla makes 24-foot three point jumper (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half52-92Brian Kitenge makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half52-94Jaxon Ellingsworth makes layup
- 2nd Half52-96Fredy-Salam Sylla makes layup (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half52-98Christian Harmon makes layup
- 2nd Half53-98Brody Emberton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-98Brody Emberton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-99Royal Blue Smith makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half54-100Royal Blue Smith makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half54-101Royal Blue Smith makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half56-101David Elliott IV makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half56-103Jalen Hampton makes driving layup (Royal Blue Smith assists)
- 2nd Half57-103Brian Kitenge makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-103Brian Kitenge makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-103Brody Emberton makes layup
- 2nd Half60-105Fredy-Salam Sylla makes layup
- 2nd Half62-105Brian Kitenge makes 4-foot dunk (David Elliott IV assists)
- 2nd Half63-105Brian Kitenge makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-107TJ Caldwell makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas State Red Wolves, below favours Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys.
Venue
- First National Bank ArenaJonesboro, AR
- Attendance3978
- OfficialsByron Evans, Nathan Bemis, Luke Chittum
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