Lindenwood Lions Edge Little Rock Trojans 79-74
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 8:25 PM ET · Jack Stephens Center
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Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Little Rock Trojans?
Lindenwood Lions beat Little Rock Trojans 79-74 at Jack Stephens Center on February 5, 2026.
Who was favored in Lindenwood Lions vs Little Rock Trojans?
Lindenwood Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Lindenwood Lions defeated the Little Rock Trojans 79-74 at the Jack Stephens Center. This game was significant as it showcased the competitive nature of both teams in the NCAAB landscape, with Lindenwood improving their record to 16-10 while Little Rock fell to 9-16.
The Trojans entered the game with a recent record of 5-5 over their last ten games, but they were on a four-game losing streak, having lost their most recent game against the UT Martin Skyhawks 55-52. Their scoring average during this stretch was 72.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 71.0 points. At home, Little Rock had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, but overall, their last five games showed a decline in form, with an average of 68.6 points scored and 72.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, Lindenwood also had a mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were coming off a loss against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, where they fell 78-72. The Lions averaged 76.1 points scored and allowed 75.3 points during this stretch. They had a better away record of 3-2 in their last five games, showcasing their ability to compete on the road.
In their previous meetings, the two teams had faced off three times, with Little Rock holding a 2-1 advantage. Their last encounter earlier in the season resulted in a victory for Little Rock, who won 82-74 on January 10, 2026. This game was anticipated as a rematch, especially considering the close nature of their previous contests.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, which could have impacted team performance and strategy.
The betting market had Lindenwood as a slight favorite, with odds provided by DraftKings showing a spread of 1.5 points in favor of the Lions. The total for the game was set at 149.5, with the over at -112.0 and the under at -108.0. Little Rock's moneyline was -102.0, while Lindenwood's was -118.0, indicating a competitive matchup.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the venue, Jack Stephens Center, typically provides a home-court advantage for the Trojans.
As the game unfolded, key moments included Johnathan Lawson's layup that brought the score to 74-72 in favor of Lindenwood, followed by a series of free throws from Mekhi Cooper and others that helped secure the win for the Lions. The final score of 79-74 reflected the intensity and competitiveness of the matchup, with both teams showing their offensive capabilities.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LIN -1.5 | 149.5 o -112 / u -108 | Lindenwood Lions -118 · Little Rock Trojans -102 |
Leaders
- PointsJohnathan Lawson22Little Rock Trojans
- AssistsJohnathan Lawson5Little Rock Trojans
- ReboundsTuongthach Gatkek8Little Rock Trojans
- PointsAnias Futrell24Lindenwood Lions
- AssistsMekhi Cooper7Lindenwood Lions
- ReboundsJadis Jones11Lindenwood Lions
Recent form
Little Rock Trojans
Last 10: 5-5Streak L472.8 scored · 71 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L52-55at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 4
- L77-87at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 31
- L63-70at Tennessee State TigersJan 30
- L65-70at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 23
- W86-79vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 17
- W74-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 16
- W82-74at Lindenwood LionsJan 10
- W73-70at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 9
- L79-84vs Tennessee State TigersJan 3
- W77-58vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 1
Lindenwood Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L176.1 scored · 75.3 allowed per game3-2 away
- L72-78vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 4
- W79-78at Morehead State EaglesJan 31
- W73-60at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 30
- L86-96vs Tennessee State TigersJan 24
- W89-68vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 23
- L55-69at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 17
- W88-76at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 16
- L74-82vs Little Rock TrojansJan 10
- L62-66at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 7
- W83-80vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 23-10 | - | 15-5 |
| Morehead State | 20-13 | - | 15-5 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 20-13 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UT Martin | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 19-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Lindenwood | 18-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Little Rock | 12-20 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Tennessee Tech | 13-18 | 6 | 8-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 13-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Southern Indiana | 7-23 | 11 | 4-16 |
| Western Illinois | 5-26 | 14 | 1-19 |
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Lindenwood Lions | Little Rock Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-63 | 28-64 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 9-17 | 5-24 |
| Three-point % | 53 | 21 |
| Free throws | 14-21 | 13-18 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 23 |
| Assists | 17 | 12 |
| Steals | 4 | 9 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 42 |
| Fouls | 13 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 19 | 19 |
| Time in front | 49 | 36 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-44Tuongthach Gatkek makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half44-45Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-47Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half47-47Anias Futrell makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dontrez Williams assists)
- 2nd Half47-49Johnathan Lawson makes 6-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-49Dontrez Williams makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-50Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-50Robert Lewis makes 12-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half53-50Dontrez Williams makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-52Johnathan Lawson makes layup
- 2nd Half56-52Anias Futrell makes 32-foot three point jumper (Dontrez Williams assists)
- 2nd Half56-53Kachi Nzeh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56Kachi Nzeh makes 29-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half58-56Anias Futrell makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-58Braxton Bayless makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-58Mekhi Cooper makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jadis Jones assists)
- 2nd Half61-60Tuongthach Gatkek makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half63-60Jadis Jones makes layup (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half65-60Milos Nenadic makes layup
- 2nd Half65-61Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-62Cameron Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-62Milos Nenadic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half67-64Johnathan Lawson makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half67-65Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-66Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-66Mekhi Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-66Mekhi Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-68Kachi Nzeh makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-68Anias Futrell makes 27-foot three point jumper (Mekhi Cooper assists)
- 2nd Half74-68Milos Nenadic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half74-69Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-70Cameron Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-72Johnathan Lawson makes layup
- 2nd Half75-72Mekhi Cooper makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-72Mekhi Cooper makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-72Dontrez Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-73Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-74Braxton Bayless makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-74Anias Futrell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-74Anias Futrell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Little Rock Trojans, below favours Lindenwood Lions.
Venue
- Jack Stephens CenterLittle Rock, AR
- Attendance1513
- OfficialsLuke Chittum, Tucson Grigg, Alex Manuel
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