Arkansas Tech opened coach Daryl Fimple’s collegiate career with a 78-64 win over Arkansas-Fort Smith, using pressure defense and efficient two-point shooting to take control early and maintain a double-digit lead throughout the second half. Jessie Lyle led the Golden Suns with a career-high 19 points.

By the Numbers
  • Arkansas Tech won, 78-64.
  • The Golden Suns forced 26 turnovers and scored 26 points off them.
  • Tech made 28 of 59 shots inside the 3-point line (47%).
  • Lyle scored a career-high 19 points; three other Golden Suns also reached double figures.
State of Play
  • Tech built a 15-point halftime lead, which peaked at 21, and stayed ahead by double digits after halftime.
  • The Golden Suns head to the Delta State Invitational in Cleveland, Mississippi, for games Nov. 13-14.
What’s Next

Arkansas Tech faces Minnesota Duluth on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., then plays host Delta State on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Fimple’s first college win came with a clear blueprint: create turnovers, attack inside and share the scoring load.