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Associated Press
06-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Little Rock Trojans and UT Martin Skyhawks play in OVC Tournament
Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -4.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: Little Rock plays in the OVC Tournament against UT Martin. The Trojans' record in OVC games is 12-8, and their record is 6-5 in non-conference play. Little Rock ranks fourth in the OVC with 13.5 assists per game led by Johnathan Lawson averaging 3.5. The Skyhawks are 10-11 in OVC play. UT Martin scores 74.3 points while outscoring opponents by 2.7 points per game. Little Rock makes 44.6% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.4 percentage points higher than UT Martin has allowed to its opponents (42.2%). UT Martin has shot at a 41.7% rate from the field this season, 2.7 percentage points above the 39.0% shooting opponents of Little Rock have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Lawson is averaging 15.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 steals for the Trojans. Jordan Jefferson is averaging 13.6 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 50.0% over the past 10 games. Josue Grullon averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Skyhawks, scoring 12.2 points while shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc. Tarence Guinyard is shooting 45.9% and averaging 15.9 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 5-5, averaging 71.1 points, 28.6 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 10.4 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.7 points per game. Skyhawks: 5-5, averaging 67.4 points, 34.9 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 7.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.2 points. ___


USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Little Rock Trojans vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Little Rock Trojans vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 22 The Western Illinois Leathernecks (10-18, 4-13 OVC) will attempt to break a five-game road losing streak at the Little Rock Trojans (17-11, 11-6 OVC) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET. In its previous game, Little Rock fell at home to Lindenwood 93-92, with Johnathan Lawson (22 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, 2 BLK, 77.78 FG%) and Tuongthach Gatkek (19 PTS, 2 BLK, 80 FG%) the standout performers. Western Illinois fell on the road to Southeast Missouri State, 87-66, in its last game. Its top scorers were Trey Deveaux (20 PTS, 60 FG%) and Julius Rollins (16 PTS, 9 REB, 55.56 FG%). Ahead of watching this matchup, here's everything you need to know about Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Little Rock vs. Western Illinois: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Saturday, February 22, 2025 Game time: 4:00 PM ET 4:00 PM ET Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas Arena: Jack Stephens Center Jack Stephens Center TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Trojans vs. Leathernecks odds and spread Spread Favorite: Trojans (-10.5) Trojans (-10.5) Moneyline: Little Rock (-568), Western Illinois (+410) Little Rock (-568), Western Illinois (+410) Total: 133.5 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 3:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!


USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Little Rock vs. Lindenwood men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, February 20
Thursday's OVC schedule includes the Little Rock Trojans (17-10, 11-5 OVC) versus the Lindenwood Lions (13-14, 8-8 OVC), at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buy tickets for Little Rock vs. Lindenwood Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Little Rock vs. Lindenwood game information Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas Venue: Jack Stephens Center Jack Stephens Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Little Rock leaders So far this season, Johnathan Lawson averages 15.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. Offensively, Mwani Wilkinson is averaging 13.2 points, 1.0 assists and 7.4 rebounds per contest. Tuongthach Gatkek averages 8.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. At the other end, he delivers 1.7 steals and 1.5 blocked shots. On a per-game basis, Isaiah Lewis is putting up 10 points, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals. Ante Beljan is posting 10.7 points per game this season. Lindenwood leaders On the hardwood, Jadis Jones puts up 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocked shots. Markeith Browning II is putting up 12.3 points, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. Anias Futrell has put up 12.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game this season. From an offensive standpoint, Reggie Bass is averaging 11.0 points, 2.5 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. So far this season, Jordan Wildy is posting 6.9 points per contest. Little Rock vs. Lindenwood stats breakdown The Trojans are making 44.5% of their shots from the field, 2.8% higher than the Lions allow to opponents (41.7%). Little Rock is 10-4 against the spread and 13-3 straight up when shooting better than 41.7% from the field. The Lions make 42.8% of their shots from the field, just 4.7% more than the Trojans' defensive field-goal percentage. Lindenwood is 8-6-1 against the spread and 12-6 straight up when shooting above 38.1% from the field. The Trojans and Lions rebound at around the same rate, with the Trojans averaging 1.1 fewer rebounds per game. The Trojans are 201st in rebounding in the nation, and the Lions are 138th. The Trojans average just 1.4 fewer points than the Lions allow (70.1). The Lions average 70.8 points, 5.4 more than the Trojans concede. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
11-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Little Rock Trojans vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch Little Rock Trojans vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 11 The Little Rock Trojans (16-9, 10-4 OVC) carry a three-game win streak into a home contest versus the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (15-10, 10-4 OVC), who have won five straight. It begins at 8:00 PM ET (on ESPN+) on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. In its most recent game, Little Rock beat Morehead State 76-62 on the road, with Johnathan Lawson (24 PTS, 3 STL, 52.94 FG%, 4-7 from 3PT) and Jordan Jefferson (14 PTS, 4 STL, 62.5 FG%) the standout performers. In its most recent game, Southeast Missouri State beat Southern Indiana, 79-74, on the road. Its top scorers were Brendan Terry (17 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 60 FG%) and Tedrick Washington Jr. (17 PTS, 7 REB, 42.86 FG%). To prepare for this matchup, here's what you need to get ready for Tuesday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Little Rock vs. Southeast Missouri State: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Game time: 8:00 PM ET 8:00 PM ET Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock, Arkansas Arena: Jack Stephens Center Jack Stephens Center TV Channel: ESPN+ ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ - Watch NOW Watch college basketball on ESPN+! Trojans vs. Redhawks odds and spread Spread Favorite: Trojans (-5.5) Trojans (-5.5) Moneyline: Little Rock (-229), Southeast Missouri State (+188) Little Rock (-229), Southeast Missouri State (+188) Total: 137 points College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 9:33 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch college basketball on ESPN+!


Associated Press
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Lawson scores 24, Little Rock defeats Morehead State 76-62
The AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Johnathan Lawson had 24 points in Little Rock's 76-62 win over Morehead State on Saturday. Lawson added three steals for the Trojans (16-9, 10-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Jordan Jefferson scored 14 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line and added four steals. Isaiah Lewis shot 4 for 10 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. Kenny White Jr. led the Eagles (14-11, 9-5) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Tyler Brelsford added 11 points for Morehead State. Jerone Morton had 10 points, five assists and two steals. ___