Downing's 18 points lead Little Rock past Arkansas State 77-66

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Cougar Downing scored 18 points as Little Rock beat Arkansas State 77-66 on Friday night.

Downing had five rebounds and five steals for the Trojans (4-4). Jamir Chaplin scored 17 points and added six rebounds and three steals. Bradley Douglas shot 7 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 16 points.

The Red Wolves (2-6) were led by Dyondre Dominguez, who posted 20 points and seven rebounds. Arkansas State also got 16 points from Derrian Ford. Taryn Todd also had nine points and three steals.

NEXT UP

Little Rock plays Thursday against Central Arkansas on the road, and Arkansas State visits Alabama on Monday.

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