Arkansas State Red Wolves @ UL Monroe Warhawks
Metskhvarishvili scores 24, UL Monroe edges Arkansas State 85-82 in OT
MONROE, La. -- — Nika Metskhvarishvili had 24 points and Tyreese Watson sank a 3-pointer with nine seconds left in overtime as UL Monroe rallied to beat Arkansas State 85-82 on Sunday.
Metskhvarishvili added 11 rebounds for the Warhawks (7-12, 3-6 Sun Belt Conference). Jacob Wilson scored 16 points, going 5 of 8 and 6 of 8 from the free throw line. Makai Willis had 12 points and went 5 of 13 from the field. Watson, a reserve, scored 10.
The Red Wolves (8-13, 4-5) were led by Derrian Ford, who recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds. Taryn Todd added 18 points for Arkansas State. In addition, Julian Lual finished with eight points.
Metskhvarishvili sank a 3-pointer with five seconds left to send the game to overtime tied at 74.
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Game Information
Monroe, LA
Referee:Chris Ford
Referee:Randal Anders
Referee:Jason Deering
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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