Cockfield II leads Arkansas St. past UT-Arlington 83-79

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Ty Cockfield II had 27 points as Arkansas State edged past Texas-Arlington 83-79 on Saturday. Marquis Eaton added 26 points for the Red Wolves.

Cockfield II shot 11 for 12 from the foul line.

Grantham Gillard had 12 points for Arkansas State (11-15, 5-8 Sun Belt Conference). Canberk Kus added three blocks.

Brian Warren had 21 points for the Mavericks (12-14, 8-5). David Azore added 16 points. Andres Ibarguen had eight rebounds.

The Red Wolves evened the season series against the Mavericks with the win. Texas-Arlington defeated Arkansas State 68-59 on Jan. 17. Arkansas State faces Arkansas-Little Rock at home next Saturday. Texas-Arlington plays Louisiana-Lafayette at home on Thursday.