Arkansas State Red Wolves @ Old Dominion Monarchs
El-Sheikh has 18 as Arkansas State downs Old Dominion 60-57
NORFOLK, Va. -- — Omar El-Sheikh had 18 points in Arkansas State's 60-57 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night in a Sun Belt Conference opener.
El-Sheikh added 13 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Red Wolves (9-5). Caleb Fields added 12 points while shooting 3 for 9 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 6 of 10 from the free throw line, and he also had five rebounds. Terrance Ford Jr. recorded 10 points and went 4 of 7 from the field.
Tyreek Scott-Grayson led the Monarchs (8-5) in scoring, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds. Old Dominion also got 12 points from Chaunce Jenkins. Ben Stanley also had nine points.
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Both teams play on Saturday. Arkansas State hosts UL Monroe while Old Dominion hosts Louisiana.
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Game Information
Norfolk, VA
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Wil Howard
Referee:Bharat Ramnanan
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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