Arkansas State Red Wolves
Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) drives against Vermont forward Isaiah Powell (14) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Arkansas star JD Notae seeks consistency against Gonzaga

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 22, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams (10) defends against Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 18 Arkansas stays hot, gets 1st win at Florida since '95

By Mark Long Feb. 22, 2022 09:19 PM EST

Harrell helps Texas State cruise past Arkansas State 84-67

Feb. 17, 2022 11:06 PM EST
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Mason Harrell had 21 points and Texas State cruised past Arkansas State 84-67 on Thursday night. Isiah Small had 19 points and...

Omier lifts Arkansas State over Coastal Carolina 73-66

Jan. 29, 2022 03:11 PM EST
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Norchad Omier had 22 points and 10 rebounds as Arkansas State got past Coastal Carolina 73-66 on Saturday. Omier hit 10 of 13 shots...

Omier carries Arkansas State over Texas State 67-60

Jan. 22, 2022 06:26 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Norchad Omier had 23 points and 13 rebounds as Arkansas State defeated Texas State 67-60 on Saturday. Omier hit 10 of 12 shots...

Arkansas State's Desi Sills (3) is fouled by Texas Tech's Kevin McCullar (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 25 Texas Tech returns to rankings, tops Red Wolves 75-62

Dec. 14, 2021 10:23 PM EST

Omier, Sills carry Arkansas St. past Cent. Arkansas 95-82

Dec. 04, 2021 07:43 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Norchad Omier and Desi Sills scored 19 points apiece as Arkansas State topped Central Arkansas 95-82 on Saturday. ...

Sills lifts Arkansas St. past Kansas City 66-55

Nov. 28, 2021 09:02 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Desi Sills had 18 points as Arkansas State got past Kansas City 66-55 on Sunday. Norchad Omier had 10 points and...

Broome leads Morehead St. past Arkansas St. 75-51

Nov. 26, 2021 11:14 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Johni Broome had 20 points as Morehead State rolled past Arkansas State 75-51 on Friday night. Broome made 10 of 11...

Omier lifts Arkansas State past Central Baptist 90-63

Nov. 15, 2021 11:24 PM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Norchad Omier posted 16 points as Arkansas State rolled past Central Baptist 90-63 on Monday night. Desi Sills had...

Illinois' Omar Payne dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas State Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
No. 11 Illinois easily tops Arkansas State 92-53

By Gavin Good Nov. 12, 2021 11:25 PM EST

Arkansas State pummels Harding 81-55 in season opener

Nov. 10, 2021 02:22 AM EST
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Desi Sills had 21 points as Arkansas State routed Harding 81-55 in a season opener on Tuesday night. Norchad Omier...

FILE - In this March 21, 2019, file photo, Belmont guard Grayson Murphy (2) gets off a shot ahead of Maryland 's Bruno Fernando (23) during the first half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Plenty of under-the-radar players bear watching this season

By Steve Megargee Oct. 29, 2021 03:49 AM EDT

North Texas head coach Grant McCasland hugs Javion Hamlet during the second half of a second-round game against Villanova in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Villanova won 84-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Villanova hits 15 3s to knock off upstart North Texas 84-61

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 21, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

March Madness banners for the NCAA college basketball tournament cover crosswalks in downtown Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
There is still madness in the NCAAs, it's just a bit quieter

By Tim Booth Mar. 21, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

Villanova head coach Jay Wright yells to his team as they played against Winthrop in the second half of a first round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
North Texas taking experience, confidence into 'Nova game

By Eric Olson Mar. 20, 2021 07:20 PM EDT

Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills looks on during the second half of a first-round game against Ohio State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Pulling NCAA upset can change trajectory of coach's career

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 20, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

North Texas's Javion Hamlet reacts to fans during the first half of a first-round game against Purdue in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Texas comes up big with 78-69 upset over Purdue

By Eddie Pells Mar. 19, 2021 10:11 PM EDT

Grand Canyon's head coach Bryce Drew directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico State for the championship of the Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Drew brothers back to their Indiana roots at NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Mar. 18, 2021 02:02 PM EDT