Arkansas State Dominates Bowling Green in 91-54 Victory
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · First National Bank Arena
Arkansas State Red Wolves 91, Bowling Green Falcons 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Bowling Green Falcons vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?
Arkansas State Red Wolves beat Bowling Green Falcons 91-54 at First National Bank Arena on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Bowling Green Falcons vs Arkansas State Red Wolves?
Arkansas State Red Wolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -162 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Bowling Green Falcons 91-54 at the First National Bank Arena. This victory marks a significant rebound for Arkansas State, who had recently struggled with a mixed record. The Red Wolves improved their overall record to 16-10, while Bowling Green fell to 14-11 following this defeat.
Arkansas State entered the game with a home record of 15-10 and had a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games, including a win against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers just prior to this matchup. Their recent scoring average was 77.2 points per game, but they had also been allowing an average of 78.5 points. In contrast, Bowling Green had a similar record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 78.7 points scored and 77.5 points allowed. Their last game resulted in a decisive win against the Ball State Cardinals, which may have given them some momentum heading into this contest.
The game began with Arkansas State asserting their dominance early, and they maintained control throughout. The Red Wolves' scoring was led by a series of impressive plays, including a 24-foot three-point jumper by Javon Ruffin and a 4-foot dunk by Fredy-Salam Sylla. The Falcons struggled to keep pace, unable to find their rhythm against the Red Wolves' defense.
Arkansas State's home advantage was evident, as they played effectively in front of their fans. They had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games prior to this matchup, but the energy in the arena seemed to fuel their performance. Bowling Green, on the other hand, had an away record of 2-3 in their last five games, which likely contributed to their inability to compete effectively in this environment.
In terms of injury reports, the block did not specify any key injuries affecting either team, which allowed both squads to field their regular lineups. This absence of injury concerns may have contributed to the overall quality of play, as both teams were at full strength.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Arkansas State favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 154.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup on paper, but the actual game result showcased a much wider margin than anticipated. Arkansas State's money line was listed at -162.0, while Bowling Green's was at 136.0, indicating that the market had confidence in the Red Wolves to secure a victory.
As the game progressed, Arkansas State continued to build their lead, with scoring plays that highlighted their offensive capabilities. The final scoring plays included a layup by Chudi Dioramma and a free throw by Josiah Shackelford, sealing the victory at 91 points.
Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of Arkansas State's potential when they are firing on all cylinders. The Red Wolves demonstrated their ability to score efficiently while also stifling their opponents, a combination that will be crucial as they move forward in the season. Bowling Green will need to regroup and reassess their strategies following this tough loss, focusing on improving their defensive performance in upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ARST -2.5 | 154.5 o -112 / u -108 | Bowling Green Falcons +136 · Arkansas State Red Wolves -162 |
Leaders
- PointsChristian Harmon18Arkansas State Red Wolves
- AssistsChandler Jackson8Arkansas State Red Wolves
- ReboundsAly Tounkara10Arkansas State Red Wolves
- PointsJavontae Campbell13Bowling Green Falcons
- AssistsJavontae Campbell4Bowling Green Falcons
- ReboundsJavontae Campbell6Bowling Green Falcons
Recent form
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last 10: 4-6Streak W177.2 scored · 78.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W70-66at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 5
- L61-70vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 31
- L71-75vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 29
- L81-82at Georgia State PanthersJan 24
- W85-68at Georgia Southern EaglesJan 23
- L74-99at Troy TrojansJan 17
- L87-91at South Alabama JaguarsJan 16
- W83-82vs Texas State BobcatsJan 10
- W86-74vs Troy TrojansJan 8
- L74-78vs James Madison DukesJan 3
Bowling Green Falcons
Last 10: 4-6Streak W178.7 scored · 77.5 allowed per game2-3 away
- W77-52vs Ball State CardinalsFeb 4
- L59-62at Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 1
- L78-89vs Buffalo BullsJan 28
- L72-73at Toledo RocketsJan 24
- W72-54at Western Michigan BroncosJan 21
- W85-79vs Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 17
- L67-77vs Akron ZipsJan 10
- L93-96at Kent State Golden FlashesJan 7
- W101-100at Massachusetts MinutemenJan 3
- L83-93vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
| 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 | Bowling Green Falcons | Arkansas State Red Wolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-59 | 33-64 |
| Field goal % | 31 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 2-24 | 13-31 |
| Three-point % | 8 | 42 |
| Free throws | 16-22 | 12-21 |
| Free throw % | 73 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 31 |
| Assists | 8 | 25 |
| Steals | 10 | 11 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 5 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 38 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 42 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half24-56Javontae Campbell makes layup
- 2nd Half24-59Jalen Hampton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chudi Dioramma assists)
- 2nd Half26-59Sam Towns makes 12-foot jumper (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half26-60Chudi Dioramma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half26-62Jalen Hampton makes 2-foot dunk (Chandler Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half28-62Makhi Leach makes driving layup
- 2nd Half30-62Javon Ruffin makes layup (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half33-62Sam Towns makes 25-foot three point jumper (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half33-64TJ Caldwell makes 1-foot dunk (Joey Chammaa assists)
- 2nd Half35-64Troy Glover II makes layup (Josiah Shackelford assists)
- 2nd Half36-64Troy Glover II makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half37-64Javontae Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-66Jaxon Ellingsworth makes 9-foot floating jump shot (TJ Caldwell assists)
- 2nd Half37-68Chandler Jackson makes layup (Christian Harmon assists)
- 2nd Half37-70Jaxon Ellingsworth makes layup (Chandler Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half38-70Javon Ruffin makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half39-70Javon Ruffin makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half39-72Aly Tounkara makes layup
- 2nd Half39-73Aly Tounkara makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half39-76TJ Caldwell makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half41-76Josiah Shackelford makes 16-foot jumper (Justin Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half41-77Jaxon Ellingsworth makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half41-78Jaxon Ellingsworth makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half41-79Jaxon Ellingsworth makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half41-81Jaxon Ellingsworth makes 4-foot dunk (Royal Blue Smith assists)
- 2nd Half42-81Josiah Shackelford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-81Josiah Shackelford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-82Joey Chammaa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-83Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-85Aly Tounkara makes layup (Joey Chammaa assists)
- 2nd Half45-85Sam Towns makes layup (Makhi Leach assists)
- 2nd Half46-85Sam Towns makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-86Joey Chammaa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-86Javon Ruffin makes 24-foot three point jumper (Makhi Leach assists)
- 2nd Half49-88Fredy-Salam Sylla makes 4-foot dunk (Chudi Dioramma assists)
- 2nd Half51-88Sam Towns makes layup
- 2nd Half51-89Jaxon Ellingsworth makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-89Javon Ruffin makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-91Chudi Dioramma makes layup
- 2nd Half54-91Josiah Shackelford makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Arkansas State Red Wolves, below favours Bowling Green Falcons.
Venue
- First National Bank ArenaJonesboro, AR
- Attendance3570
- OfficialsJose Carrion, Marcus Hawkins, Chuck McCoy
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