| 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 | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| South Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Troy | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| App State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Georgia State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Marshall | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| James Madison | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Texas State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UL Monroe | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Coastal Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southern Miss | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Old Dominion | 0-0 | - | 2-6 |
| Louisiana | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
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