Coastal Carolina vs Arkansas State | 66 - 70

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
Coastal Carolina	0	29	0	37	66
Arkansas State	0	27	0	43	70

Arkansas State walked into Coastal Carolina and walked out with a needed result.

The Red Wolves (13-10) beat the Chanticleers (14-10) 70-66 on Feb. 5, 2026, turning a tight first half into a second-half takeover that flipped the game. Coastal Carolina led 29-27 at the break, but Arkansas State’s 43-point second half swung the final margin.

How it happened

For 20 minutes, it played like a game Coastal Carolina could control. The Chanticleers carried a two-point edge into halftime, 29-27, keeping Arkansas State within arm’s length and setting up a possession-by-possession finish.

Then the tempo and pressure shifted after the break. Arkansas State put up 43 in the second half, outscoring Coastal Carolina’s 37 to win the game in the margins and at the finish line. The Red Wolves’ ability to generate enough offense late turned a narrow deficit into a four-point road win.

Turning point: the second-half surge

With the game essentially even at halftime, Arkansas State’s second-half output was the separator. A 16-point swing in second-half scoring (43-37) was the difference between a road loss and a statement win, especially in a matchup that never opened into a blowout.

What it means going forward

Arkansas State

After coming in on a LLLWL stretch, Arkansas State leaves with momentum and a road win that underscores its ability to respond after halftime. At 13-10, the Red Wolves added a result that can stabilize their form and serve as a baseline for closing games with more consistency.