The Little Rock Trojans (21-2) will attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they compete against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (11-12) at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The game gets underway at 8:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 11.
The Warhawks edged Appalachian State 91-90 in their last game. Nick Coppola led all scorers on the team with 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting. The Trojans, meanwhile, are coming off a 74-43 win over South Alabama in their last outing. Josh Hagins stood out for Little Rock, posting nine points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
Over the last five games, Justin Roberson has really been playing well for the Warhawks. During that stretch, he has averaged 19.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.6 three-pointers. Hagins has also been on a tear in the same span, averaging 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.4 three-pointers while leading the Trojans.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Trojans won the first game 58-57. Roberson was a top player in the game with 17 points, six rebounds, one steal, and three three-pointers.
Notes
Little Rock won its last game by a 31-point margin. In games decided by a margin of 18 points or more, Louisiana-Monroe is 3-1. Little Rock is 9-0 in blowouts this season.
Louisiana-Monroe averages 67.8 possessions per game, scoring 1.072 points on each possession. While Little Rock averages fewer possessions per game with 64.8, they score more points per possession with 1.087.
The Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks average an effective field goal percentage of 50.9% this season. The Little Rock Trojans have a winning 2-1 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 50.9% or greater.
On average, Louisiana-Monroe attempts 17.0 three pointers and Little Rock attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks are even at 4-4 while the Little Rock Trojans have a stellar 10-2 record.
On average, Louisiana-Monroe makes 5.6 steals per game. Little Rock has an outstanding 8-2 record when it gives up at least 5 steals.
