Despite being down 2-1 in the match, No. 9 Arkansas found a way to battle back against the Auburn Tigers on their own court and came away with a 3-2 victory on Friday.
The No. 9 Razorbacks will conclude their 2023 regular season schedule on the road as Arkansas takes on the Auburn Tigers in their gym Friday afternoon.
Arkansas is saving one of its best matches at Barnhill Arena this season for last as a showdown of the No. 9 Hogs and No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats is on tap for Wednesday.
Marred by injuries and a lack of depth, a promise of a high-powered offense under Dino Babers ended with a failed attempt at wildcat and run-option in his final game at the helm.
Arkansas State (6-5, 4-3 Sun Belt Conference) was trailing 17-14 when Cross finished off a 75-yard drive with a 42-yard run, giving the Red Wolves the lead for good with 9:14 left before halftime.