MONROE, La. (Interstat) — A surging Arkansas State squad looks to continue its push in the Sun Belt Conference standings when it visits struggling Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The Red Wolves (17-11) enter on a strong run, having won four of their last five games, including a decisive 79-62 road victory at Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday. They previously dismantled ULM 103-70 just 10 days ago in Jonesboro. Arkansas State is powered by guard Chandler Jackson, who is coming off a career-high 31-point performance against ULL. Over his last three games, Jackson has averaged 19.3 points and 5.0 assists, providing dynamic scoring and playmaking for a potent Red Wolves offense. Conversely, the Warhawks (4-24) are mired in a difficult season but have shown recent fight, losing their last two games by a single point each, including a 77-76 heartbreaker to Troy on Wednesday. Guard Krystian Lewis has been a consistent bright spot, averaging 22.4 points over his last five contests. He torched Arkansas State for 32 points in the Feb. 11 meeting. Despite ULM’s resilience, the matchup presents a stark contrast. Arkansas State boasts a high-powered attack that leads the Sun Belt in scoring during conference play, while the Warhawks have struggled defensively. The Red Wolves will aim to sweep the season series and improve their seeding for the upcoming conference tournament, while Louisiana-Monroe seeks a monumental upset to build momentum for the final stretch. Tip-off is set for Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Monroe.