- Matchup: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs. Little Rock Trojans
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR
- Broadcasting: ESPN+
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The Little Rock Trojans (4-9) are set to host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (6-7) this Thursday at the Jack Stephens Center.
In their latest game, the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles faced off against UT Martin, ending in a disappointing defeat with a score of 86-62. The Golden Eagles achieved a shooting percentage of 42.3%, converting 22 of 52 attempts, and made 9 of 29 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they hit 9 of 12 attempts, which translates to 75.0%. Their rebounding efforts totaled 23, with 8 offensive boards, while they delivered 13 assists, forced 7 turnovers, and secured 5 steals. On the defensive end, Tennessee Tech allowed their opponents to shoot at a rate of 53.4%, letting UT Martin connect on 31 of 58 attempts. UT Martin recorded 19 assists, 9 steals, and gathered 30 rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive) without registering any blocks. They finished with a successful 84.6% from the charity stripe, converting 11 of 13 attempts, and sank 13 out of 29 three-pointers. Tennessee Tech committed 14 personal fouls, while UT Martin was penalized 17 times during the match.
Mekhi Cameron stood out in this matchup, scoring 19 points on an impressive 7 of 9 from the field in just 27 minutes. He also contributed 3 rebounds and dished out 1 assist.
The Golden Eagles head into this game with a record of 6-7 for the season. They average 14.5 turnovers per game and commit 17.6 fouls. As a team, Tennessee Tech secures 37.4 rebounds per game, compiling a total of 193 assists so far, ranking 156th in college basketball in passing efficiency. The Golden Eagles convert 32.5% of their three-point shots (99 out of 305) and 73.7% of their free throws. They currently average 79.7 points per contest, ranking 134th nationally, with a shooting percentage of 47.0% from the field.
Defensively, the Golden Eagles force an average of 13.2 turnovers per game and draw 17.2 fouls. They rank 323rd in college basketball for assists allowed, with 209 given up on the season. Their defensive unit allows opponents a field goal percentage of 43.0% (352 of 819), while they average 35.8 rebounds per game. Opponents are hitting 35.3% of their 3-point attempts against them, and they rank 297th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 78.2.
In their most recent game, the Little Rock Trojans secured a win against Williams Baptist College, finishing with a score of 98-84. Little Rock allowed Williams Baptist to gather 32 rebounds overall (12 offensive). The Trojans shot 42.9% from beyond the arc, making 12 out of 28 attempts, and converted 12 of 16 at the free-throw line (75.0%). Williams Baptist College managed to shoot 30 of 69 from the field, equating to 43.5%. The Trojans completed the match with 35 of 68 field goals, achieving a shooting percentage of 51.5%. They also made 8 of 24 three-point attempts (33.3%) and hitting 20 free throws for a rate of 71.4%. Williams Baptist committed 21 fouls, leading to 28 free-throw opportunities for Little Rock. The Trojans also forced 20 turnovers and secured 12 steals, accumulating 36 rebounds (24 defensively and 12 offensively).
Johnathan Lawson proved pivotal for the Trojans during the game, scoring 29 points in 37 minutes and contributing 6 assists. He shot 9 of 20, achieving a field goal percentage of 45.0%, along with 4 rebounds.
With a season record of 4-9, Little Rock averages 15.8 fouls per game and hits 61.0% from the charity stripe. They assist 13.7 times per game (ranking 242nd in college) and turn the ball over 16.2 times. The Trojans have accumulated 892 points this season, averaging 68.6 points per game, while retrieving 32.2 boards per contest. Offensively, Little Rock boasts a shooting percentage of 45.4%, placing them 204th nationally.
Defensively, Little Rock concedes 39.9% on three-point shots (131 of 328) and their opponents hit 68.1% from the free throw line. They allow 15.6 assists and 34.1 rebounds each game, ranking them 300th and 162nd in college basketball. The Trojans give up 78.7 points per game, ranking 306th nationally, while forcing 14.0 turnovers per game and allowing opponents to shoot 48.7% from the field (351st in Division 1).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Tennessee Tech
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