| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GASO | 37 | 36 | 73 |
| LR | 42 | 37 | 79 |
Monyyong lifts UALR past Georgia Southern 79-73
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Ruot Monyong scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Arkansas-Little Rock held off Georgia Southern 79-73 on Monday night for its first 5-0 start in Sun Belt Conference play since 2015-2016.
Monyong hit 9 of 12 shots in scoring his fourth double-double in five games and he leads the conference with eight double-doubles on the year.
Jaizec Lottie scored 14 points and made six assists and Ben Coupet Jr. added 13 points with eight boards for the Trojans (11-5, 5-0), who shot 56% in winning their sixth straight game. Markquis Nowell also made six assists.
Elijah McCadden and Calvin Wishart scored 15 apiece for the Eagles (9-7, 3-2), who were outrebounded 37-27. Isaiah Crawley scored 13 points and Simeon Carter added 10.
Arkansas-Little Rock plays Troy on the road on Thursday. Georgia Southern matches up against Louisiana-Monroe at home on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jason Baker
- Nomi Kidwai
- Robert Felder
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 | - | 2-5 |
| 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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