Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Troy Trojans
Eggleston's near double-double helps Arkansas State top Troy
TROY, Ala. -- Melo Eggleston had 15 points and nine rebounds as Arkansas State defeated Troy 78-62 on Saturday.
Jerry Johnson added 12 points for the Red Wolves and J.J. Matthews had 11 points for Arkansas State (15-7, 7-4 Sun Belt Conference). Christian Willis added 11 points.
Khalyl Waters had 15 points for the Trojans (8-14, 4-7). Ty Gordon added 14 points. Tahj Small had 11 points.
The Red Wolves swept the season series. Arkansas State defeated Troy 76-68 on Jan. 11.
Arkansas State takes on Appalachian State at home on Thursday. Troy plays at Georgia Southern on Thursday.
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Game Information
Troy, AL
Referee:John Dillon
Referee:Matthew Martinez
Referee:Keith Patterson
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 12-6 | - | 22-12 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 1 | 21-12 |
| Arkansas State | 11-7 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Texas State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Marshall | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| Coastal Carolina | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| App State | 11-7 | 1 | 19-13 |
| James Madison | 9-9 | 3 | 18-15 |
| Southern Miss | 9-9 | 3 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-10 | 4 | 21-16 |
| Old Dominion | 7-11 | 5 | 12-21 |
| Louisiana | 7-11 | 5 | 11-22 |
| Georgia State | 7-11 | 5 | 10-22 |
| UL Monroe | 1-17 | 11 | 4-28 |
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