Arkansas State Red Wolves Face Georgia Southern Eagles in Sun Belt Tournament

The two teams meet in the first round of the conference tournament in Pensacola, Florida.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves (20-11, 11-7 Sun Belt) will take on the Georgia Southern Eagles (17-15, 9-10 Sun Belt) in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Pensacola, Florida on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Red Wolves are led by Christian Harmon, averaging 12.9 points per game, while the Eagles are paced by Spudd Webb's 15.7 points and 1.7 steals per game.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams looking to extend their seasons and advance in the Sun Belt Tournament. Arkansas State is seeking its first conference tournament title, while Georgia Southern aims to build on its regular season success and make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Red Wolves have been strong on the offensive glass, averaging 12.4 offensive rebounds per game, led by Jalen Hampton's 2.4 per contest. Georgia Southern has been tough to beat, with a 6-7 record in games decided by 10 points or more. Arkansas State won the previous meeting between the two teams 85-68 on January 23, with Joey Chammaa scoring 15 points for the Red Wolves and Nakavieon White adding 14 for the Eagles.

  • The game will be played on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. EST.
  • The two teams previously met on January 23, 2026, with Arkansas State winning 85-68.

The players

Christian Harmon

The leading scorer for the Arkansas State Red Wolves, averaging 12.9 points per game.

Spudd Webb

The top scorer for the Georgia Southern Eagles, averaging 15.7 points and 1.7 steals per game.

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What they’re saying

“This is a big opportunity for us to make a run in the tournament and prove ourselves against a tough opponent.”

— Christian Harmon, Arkansas State Red Wolves Player (mymotherlode.com)

“We're excited to get another chance at Arkansas State and show what we can do on the big stage of the conference tournament.”

— Spudd Webb, Georgia Southern Eagles Player (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

The winner of this first-round matchup will advance to the semifinals of the Sun Belt Tournament.

The takeaway

This Sun Belt Tournament opener features two teams looking to make their mark in the postseason, with Arkansas State seeking its first conference tournament title and Georgia Southern aiming to build on its regular season success and make a deep run.