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Nicaragua is a country of nearly 6.5 million people, yet only one of them has ever played D-1 men’s college basketball. That player’s name is Norchad Omier, and he will more than likely be named the Sun Belt’s Freshman of the Year next week. A one-time baseball player, who knew “nothing about basketball” just a few years ago, is now the only freshman in the country averaging a double-double. His story is what makes it so interesting, though. After a baseball game in the fields of Bluefields, Nicaragua, the local basketball coach spotted Norchad and asked if he wanted to play on the...

Photo credit: Miya Garrett, Arkansas State University LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Despite surrendering the lead late, a fade-away jumper by Christian Willis with 12 seconds remaining was what Arkansas State men’s basketball needed to oust Little Rock 67-65 and take a series sweep back to Jonesboro. The Red Wolves (10-9, 7-5 SBC) claimed their fourth straight victory and second in as many days over the Trojans (10-11, 6-8), their fifth in the last six contests. A-State led by as much 17 in the second half, but held on despite its rival’s run to tie things up with 43 seconds to go. Fittingly, Wi...

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - Norchad Omier had 11 points and 11 rebounds to carry Arkansas State to a 73-62 win over Little Rock on Friday night. Marquis Eaton had 17

Photo credit: Megan Johnson, Arkansas State University JONESBORO, Ark. – The Arkansas State men’s basketball team completed a two-game-weekend sweep of Louisiana on Saturday, topping the Ragin’ Cajuns 83-77 at First National Bank arena behind the strength of five players scoring in double figures. A-State won for the third time over its last four outings, improving to 8-9 overall and 5-5 in Sun Belt Conference action.  Entering the weekend on a five-game winning streak, Louisiana saw its overall record move to 13-6 overall and 7-5 in league play. A-State was led by two players posting...

The Westside alum had a career-high 13 points in the win for ASU