MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — The Arkansas State women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, routing South Alabama 107-67 at the Mitchell Center. The Red Wolves seized control early, building a 69-35 halftime lead behind a 40-point second quarter. Arkansas State’s relentless pressure forced 26 Jaguars turnovers, converting them into 17 steals and numerous transition opportunities. D’Arrah Allen led Arkansas State with 20 points. Bella Weary added 18 points and Mimi McCollister contributed 13 points and five assists. For South Alabama, Cordasia Harris scored 13 points and Amyah Sutton had 12. Arkansas State improved to 14-3 overall. South Alabama fell to 8-7. An announced crowd of 367 attended the Sun Belt Conference game.

MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — The Arkansas State Red Wolves unleashed a devastating offensive onslaught in the second quarter Thursday night, transforming a competitive Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball game into a historic rout, defeating the South Alabama Jaguars 107-67 at the Mitchell Center. From the opening tip, Arkansas State’s pressure was palpable, but the game remained within reach for South Alabama through the first quarter. The Red Wolves led 29-18 after ten minutes, fueled by early three-pointers from Mia Tarver and Marlie Dickerson. The defining stretch of the contest, however, arrived in the second period. Arkansas State exploded for 40 points, a staggering display of efficiency and defensive havoc that broke the game wide open. The Red Wolves’ full-court pressure and aggressive half-court defense completely overwhelmed the Jaguars’ offensive structure. South Alabama committed 26 turnovers in the game, with a critical mass of those occurring during the second-quarter meltdown. Arkansas State converted those mistakes into a remarkable 42 points off turnovers, relentlessly turning defense into instant offense with transition layups and open three-pointers. Offensively, the Red Wolves operated with precision and unselfishness, tallying 17 assists on 37 made field goals. The backcourt duo of D’Arrah Allen and Bella Weary provided relentless scoring punches off the bench. Allen, a guard from Los Angeles, scored 20 points in just 19 minutes, while Weary, from Jacksonville, Florida, added 18 points in 21 minutes. Starting guard Mimi McCollister of Athens, Texas, orchestrated the attack with 13 points and a game-high five assists. The statistical dominance was comprehensive. Arkansas State attempted 28 more shots than South Alabama, a direct result of forcing turnovers and grabbing 17 offensive rebounds. While the Red Wolves shot 45.7% from the field, their volume, fueled by 85 possessions, was unsustainable for the Jaguars to match. South Alabama, by contrast, managed only six assists against its 26 turnovers, crippling any chance of offensive rhythm. South Alabama’s effort was led by Amyah Sutton and Cordasia Harris, who each scored 12 points. Harris, a 6-foot-1 forward from Hayneville, Alabama, also contributed two blocks. Daniela Gonzalez of Jamundi, Colombia, added eight points, three assists, and a block, but the Jaguars as a unit could not handle the Arkansas State storm. After building a 69-35 halftime lead, the Red Wolves never allowed the margin to dip below 30 in the second half, cruising to their highest point total of the season. The 40-point victory margin underscored the sheer force of the performance, particularly that decisive second quarter where the game was irrevocably decided. With the victory, Arkansas State improved to 14-3 overall and continued its strong start to Sun Belt play. The Red Wolves have now won five consecutive games, including a 74-61 win over this same South Alabama team just over two weeks prior in Jonesboro. South Alabama falls to 8-7 with the loss. The game was played before an announced crowd of 367. Arkansas State next travels to face Troy on Saturday, while South Alabama will host Louisiana-Monroe the same day. The most important part of the game was unquestionably the second quarter, where Arkansas State’s defensive pressure created a catastrophic series of turnovers for South Alabama. This defensive dominance directly fueled a 40-point offensive explosion that turned a manageable 11-point lead into an insurmountable 34-point halftime advantage, effectively deciding the contest long before the final buzzer.

MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — A surging Arkansas State women’s basketball team looks to continue its dominant start when it visits South Alabama on Thursday night in a Sun Belt Conference rematch. The Red Wolves (13-3, 3-0 Sun Belt) enter Mitchell Center riding a seven-game winning streak, which includes a 74-61 home victory over these same Jaguars on Dec. 20. Arkansas State is coming off an 89-71 road win at Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, where they shot 52% from the field. South Alabama (8-6, 1-2) aims to halt that momentum and split the season series on its home floor. The Jaguars responded from a loss at Louisiana-Monroe with a decisive 81-56 road win at Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, showcasing their potential. A key matchup will feature Arkansas State’s Bella Weary against South Alabama’s Cordasia Harris. Weary, coming off a 15-point, six-rebound performance against ULM, scored 12 points in the first meeting with USA. Harris poses a major threat inside; she recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds in the loss at Arkansas State and followed with another 22-point, 13-rebound outing in the win over Louisiana-Lafayette. Arkansas State’s offense has been potent during its streak, averaging 82.7 points per game over its last three contests. South Alabama’s defense, which allowed 84 points in a loss at Southern Miss last month, will be tested. The Red Wolves have shown balance, with Marlie Dickerson and Crislyn Rose joining Weary as consistent contributors. South Alabama counters with Chrysta Narcisse, who had 18 points and five rebounds in the team’s latest victory. Tipoff is set for Thursday night at Mitchell Center. Arkansas State visits Troy on Saturday, while South Alabama hosts Louisiana-Monroe.