| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXST | 39 | 29 | 68 |
| LR | 28 | 44 | 72 |
Johnson lifts UALR over Texas St. 72-68
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Kamani Johnson recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds as Arkansas-Little Rock narrowly defeated Texas State 72-68 on Thursday night. Ruot Monyyong added 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Trojans. Monyyong also had three blocks for the Trojans.
Ben Coupet Jr. had 15 points for Arkansas-Little Rock (9-5, 3-0 Sun Belt Conference), which won its fourth straight game. Jaizec Lottie added 10 points.
The Trojans were in trouble after the first half, heading to halftime trailing 39-28. But the home team mounted a second-half rally to get back in it and ultimately earn the narrow victory. The Bobcats' 29 points in the second half marked a season low for the team.
Nijal Pearson had 25 points for the Bobcats (7-7, 0-3). Mason Harrell added 17 points. Caleb Asberry had 12 points.
Arkansas-Little Rock matches up against Texas-Arlington at home on Saturday. Texas State plays Arkansas State on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gerald Williams
- Owen Shortt
- Wesley Ford
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-3 | - | 18-7 |
| South Alabama | 8-4 | 1 | 16-9 |
| Troy | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| App State | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| James Madison | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Marshall | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Old Dominion | 7-5 | 2 | 11-14 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Texas State | 5-7 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Georgia State | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Miss | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Louisiana | 5-7 | 4 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 2-10 | 7 | 6-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-11 | 8 | 8-17 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Little Rock | 10-4 | - | 16-9 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-4 | - | 15-10 |
| Morehead State | 9-5 | 1 | 14-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-6 | 2 | 13-12 |
| Tennessee State | 8-6 | 2 | 12-13 |
| Lindenwood | 6-8 | 4 | 11-14 |
| UT Martin | 6-8 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-10 | 6 | 9-15 |
| Eastern Illinois | 4-10 | 6 | 8-17 |
| Western Illinois | 2-12 | 8 | 8-17 |
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