Photo credit: Megan Johnson, Arkansas State University
JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State men’s basketball team completed a two-game-weekend sweep of Louisiana on Saturday, topping the Ragin’ Cajuns 83-77 at First National Bank arena behind the strength of five players scoring in double figures.
A-State won for the third time over its last four outings, improving to 8-9 overall and 5-5 in Sun Belt Conference action. Entering the weekend on a five-game winning streak, Louisiana saw its overall record move to 13-6 overall and 7-5 in league play.
A-State was led by two players posting a double-double, including senior guard Marquis Eaton and freshman forward Norchad Omier. Posting 15 points and a career-tying 10 assists, Eaton finished the weekend with a combined 47 points and 19 assists. Omier collected his 10th double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while also adding three blocks.