Little Rock defeats Tennessee Tech 77-58

Little Rock Thrills at Home with Comeback Victory Over Tennessee Tech

In a thrilling conference matchup, the Little Rock Trojans (77) edged out the visiting Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (58) at their home venue, the Jack Stephens Center. The win marked a significant turnaround for the Trojans, who erased a 2-point halftime deficit to secure a 19-point victory.

The game began with a back-and-forth first half, as both teams struggled to find their rhythm on offense. Little Rock's Johnathan Lawson led the charge, scoring 20 points on 4-8 three-point shooting and 46.2% field goal efficiency. Tennessee Tech's Brandon Muntu countered with 15 points, but the Golden Eagles' shooting woes continued, settling for 5-12 three-point attempts.

At halftime, Little Rock trailed by just two points, 28-26. The Trojans took control in the second half, with Lawson contributing six more points and Tuongthach Gatkek grabbing nine rebounds to lead the team's effort on the glass.

Tennessee Tech struggled to contain the Trojans' offense in the paint, allowing 32 points compared to their own 20. The Golden Eagles also committed a season-high 16 turnovers, which Little Rock converted into fast break points and easy baskets.

Despite the lopsided score, Tennessee Tech's Mekhi Turner held his own on the glass with 10 rebounds. Ty Owens chipped in with three assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Trojans' balanced attack.

The win marked a significant improvement for Little Rock, which had been struggling of late. The victory will give the team momentum heading into its next conference matchup.

Box Score Highlights

* Johnathan Lawson (LR) - 20 points, 6 assists

* Tuongthach Gatkek (LR) - 9 rebounds, 15 points

* Brandon Muntu (TTU) - 15 points

* Mekhi Turner (TTU) - 10 rebounds

Advanced Statistics

Little Rock:

* eFG%: 58.5%

* FT Rate: 41.5%

* OREB%: 20.6%

Tennessee Tech:

* eFG%: 33.8%

* FT Rate: 26.2%

* OREB%: 46.7%