State sports briefs

Running back Carlos Blackman and offensive lineman Hunter Watts were named to the first-team offense, while defensive lineman Chris Terrell and defensive back Juan Jackson were named to the first-team defense. Cedric Battle was named to the second team as a kick returner and all-purpose player. Defensive lineman Eric Jackson was tabbed for the second team as well.

Running back Kierre Crossley, wide receiver Jakari Dillard, linebacker Raphael Garner, safety Jackie Harvell and cornerback Robert Rochell earned honorable mention selections.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ASU’s Martin earns conference honor

Arkansas State University’s Peyton Martin was named the Sun Belt Conference’s Player of the Week on Tuesday.

Martin 23.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game as ASU beat Memphis and lost in overtime to Tennessee-Martin. She scored 20 points in the victory over the Tigers, then followed it up with a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds in the loss to the Skyhawks.

Arkansas Tech blows out Hendrix

Ke’Vonshaye Stackhouse scored 21 points and had five rebounds in leading Arkansas Tech University (2-2) to a 90-47 victory over Hendrix College (2-2) on Tuesday night at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville.

Arkansas Tech never trailed, leading 20-10 after the first quarter and 45-24 at halftime.

Hannah Villines had 16 points and 5 rebounds, Jayna Sanders had 15 points and 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Jacie Higgins had 11 points and 4 rebounds for the Golden Suns, who shot 50.8 percent (30 of 59) from the floor, outrebounded Hendrix 47-30 and forced 34 turnovers, scoring 14 points off the them.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Williams Baptist tops Crowley’s Ridge

Williams Baptist knocked down a school-record 20 three-point field goals on its way to a 98-78 victory over winless Crowley’s Ridge on Tuesday night in Paragould.