Little Rock Trojans @ SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Little Rock defeats SIU-Edwardsville 73-70
EDWARDSVILLE, ILL -- — Johnathan Lawson had 23 points in Little Rock's 73-70 win over SIU-Edwardsville on Thursday.
Lawson added five assists for the Trojans (6-10, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference). Kachi Nzeh shot 5 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Tuongthach Gatkek finished with 14 points, while adding three steals.
The Cougars (10-7, 3-3) were led by Kyle Thomas, who posted 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench. SIU-Edwardsville also got 14 points and two steals from Jo Valrie. Arnas Sakenis also had 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
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Game Information
Edwardsville, IL
Referee:Michael Ingram
Referee:Cedric Coleman
Referee:Steve Divine
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 4-1 | - | 12-4 |
| Tennessee State | 4-1 | - | 10-5 |
| Lindenwood | 4-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 4-1 | - | 9-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Little Rock | 3-2 | 1 | 6-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 3-3 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-3 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-4 | 3 | 6-10 |
| Western Illinois | 0-5 | 4 | 4-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-5 | 4 | 3-12 |
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