Arkansas State wins 83-70 over North Texas

Published Jan. 17, 2010 4:11 a.m. ET

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Brandon reed's 18 points helped lead Arkansas State defeat North Texas 83-70 in Sun Belt Conference play on Saturday night.

Reed was 3 of 13 from the field and made 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Daniel Bryant was an efficient 3 of 3 from beyond the arc and 4 of 5 from the field for his 13 points. Jeremy Thomas added 16 points and eight rebounds for the Red Wolves (10-7, 5-1).

The Mean Green (11-7, 4-4) were by George Odufuwa's 16 points and game-high 12 rebounds. Tristan Thompson was a perfect 7 of 7 from the free-throw line and had 14 points.

The Red Wolves shot 59.3 percent from the field (32 for 54), while the Mean Green made just 40.7 percent (22-54).

The Red Wolves led 38-32 at half and grew the lead to as many 19 with 1:25 left in the game.