JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) -- Brandon Peterson had 15 points and nine
rebounds as Arkansas State defeated Middle Tennessee 66-60 in
overtime Thursday night.



Marcus Hooten added 14 points for the Red Wolves (9-5, 3-2 Sun
Belt), including five straight in overtime that put them ahead
for good.



Marcus Knight led Middle Tennessee (11-4, 3-1) with 23 points
and nine rebounds. Tweety Knight added 12 points, including a
3-pointer with 1 second left in regulation that sent the game
into overtime tied at 52-52.



After the Blue Raiders scored the first two points in the extra
period, Hooten hit a 3-pointer and a layup to put Arkansas State
ahead 57-54, and Peterson followed with a steal and a dunk to
make it a five-point game with 2:45 remaining. Peterson added
another dunk with 27 seconds left and the Red Wolves hit 5 of 8
free throws in the final two minutes to secure the win.