- Matchup: Little Rock Trojans vs SE Missouri State Redhawks
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO
- Tune In: ESPN+
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On Thursday, the SE Missouri State Redhawks (9-10) will face off against the Little Rock Trojans (9-10) at the Show Me Center.
In their previous matchup, the Little Rock Trojans claimed victory against Western Illinois with a final score of 86-79. The Trojans committed 18 fouls, while Western Illinois tallied 16. From three-point range, Little Rock hit 6 of 22 attempts. Western Illinois shot 65.2% from the free throw line, making 15 of 23 attempts. They secured a total of 34 rebounds (12 offensive and 22 defensive) but recorded no blocks. The Trojans registered 21 assists and forced their opponents into 7 turnovers while getting 5 steals. Defensively, Little Rock allowed a shooting percentage of 43.9% from the field, conceding 29 baskets from 66 attempts. They finished the game with 29 rebounds, with 8 coming offensively, and excelled at the free throw line, going 15 for 15, achieving a perfect shooting percentage of 100%. Overall, Little Rock’s field goal percentage for the game stood at 47.6% (30 of 63) while they converted 11 of 24 from behind the arc.
Cameron Wallace had a noteworthy performance, finishing the game shooting 57.1% from the field and contributing 3 assists. Over 37 minutes on the court, he secured 8 rebounds and scored 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting.
Currently, the Little Rock Trojans have a win-loss record of 9-10 for the season. They average 71.7 points per game (ranked 298th nationally) while shooting 46.0% from the field. The Trojans are converting 36.5% of their three-point opportunities (124 of 340) and 66.8% from the free throw line. As a team, they are averaging 32.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 285 assists throughout the season, placing them 109th in the country for assists. They are currently turning the ball over 14.4 times per game and committing 15.2 fouls on average.
Defensively, the Trojans are forcing an average of 14.0 turnovers per game while committing 15.8 fouls. They rank 274th in Division I for assists allowed, having conceded 273 assists on the season. The Trojans’ defense is yielding a field goal percentage of 46.8% (523 out of 1,118) and allowing an average of 34.8 rebounds per game. They concede 37.0% from three-point range and rank 257th nationally in opponents’ points per game (76.4).
In their most recent game, the SE Missouri State Redhawks secured a win against UT Martin with a score of 66-50. In terms of rebounding, SE Missouri State allowed UT Martin to gather 37 total rebounds (16 offensive). The Redhawks shot 22.7% from long range, hitting 5 of 22 attempts, and went 13 of 22 at the free throw line (59.1%). UT Martin completed 16 of their 49 shots from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 32.7%. SE Missouri State finished with 23 field goals from 58 attempts, leading to a shooting percentage of 39.7%. They converted 11 of their 32 three-point attempts (34.4%) and hit 9 free throws for a 52.9% rate. UT Martin committed 16 fouls, sending the Redhawks to the line 17 times. SE Missouri State recorded 10 turnovers while managing to secure 19 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds, totaling 33 boards in the contest.
Luke Almodovar played a pivotal role for the Redhawks, going 8 of 13 from the field (61.5%) but failing to secure any rebounds. He scored 22 points in 24 minutes of play but had no assists.
The SE Missouri State Redhawks also have a record of 9-10 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.0% from the field, placing them 142nd in the nation. SE Missouri State has accumulated 1,453 points this season (76.5 points per game) and averages 33.1 rebounds. They assist their teammates 13.2 times per game (260th in the nation) and commit 12.2 turnovers per game. The Redhawks’ average of 20.2 personal fouls per game is also notable, along with their free throw shooting percentage of 67.9%.
Defensively, SE Missouri State allows a shooting percentage of 33.9% from beyond the arc (120 of 354) and permits opponents to shoot 74.4% from the free throw line. They average 10.8 assists allowed and 32.2 total rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 65th respectively in college basketball. The Redhawks rank 204th for points allowed per game (74.3), forcing 14.7 turnovers and allowing teams to hit 45.3% of their field goal attempts (268th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious tonight in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back SE Missouri State
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