Nelson's 26 lead Arkansas State over Saint Louis in NIT 103-78
JONESBORO, Ark. — Izaiyah Nelson had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Arkansas State's 103-78 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night in the NIT.
Taryn Todd scored 21 points while going 8 of 14 from the floor, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and added seven assists for the Red Wolves (25-10). Derrian Ford had 15 points and went 5 of 6 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range).
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