The Little Rock Trojans (26-3) look to continue their five-game winning streak when they meet the faltering Arkansas State Red Wolves (11-18) at Jack Stephens Center. Action begins at 8:15 pm ET on Tuesday, Mar. 1.
The Trojans enter this game hoping for similar success after topping Texas State 73-68 on Saturday. Marcus Johnson Jr. was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-9 shooting. The Red Wolves, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 79-75 loss against UT Arlington on Saturday. Devin Carter led the game in scoring with 24 points.
The Little Rock defense could make it difficult on the shooters from Arkansas State. It ranks sixth in the nation in forcing misses (opponents’ eFG% of 44.1%), while the Arkansas State offense is 313th with a mark of 46.1%. Furthermore, the 271st-ranked offense of the Red Wolves (offensive efficiency of 100.7) will face a tough test against the second-ranked defense of the Trojans (defensive efficiency of 91.8).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Red Wolves winning the first matchup 76-73. Anthony Livingston put up 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Notes
Ranked 93rd, the Little Rock Trojans have an offensive rating of 109.5. The Arkansas State Red Wolves rank 129th with a defensive rating of just 102.6.
The Arkansas State Red Wolves average 72.9 possessions per game and 1.007 points per possession. The Little Rock Trojans earn fewer possessions with 64.5, but they score more points with 1.095.
Arkansas State has an average effective field goal percentage of 46.1%. Little Rock is a winning 8-3 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
On average, Little Rock attempts 19.0 three pointers and Arkansas State attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Little Rock Trojans have a formidable 12-3 record while the Arkansas State Red Wolves have a losing 3-8 record.
Arkansas State, the 52nd-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 4.6 per game. Little Rock does worse, ranked 168th with 3.4.
Little Rock ranks 261st in offensive rebounds, while Arkansas State ranks seventh in defensive rebounds.
The Little Rock defense has forced an average TO% of 21.9% this season (ranked 19th). In games where it gives up a TO% of 22% or greater, Arkansas State has a losing 1-4 record.
