Little Rock Trojans Defeat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · Liberty Arena (IN)
Little Rock Trojans 77, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Little Rock Trojans vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Little Rock Trojans beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 77-62 at Liberty Arena (IN) on December 18, 2025.
Who was favored in Little Rock Trojans vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
Little Rock Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
The Little Rock Trojans secured a decisive victory against the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 77 to 62 at Liberty Arena in Indiana. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered the game struggling, with Southern Indiana holding a home record of 3-8 and Little Rock at 3-9. The Trojans' win adds to their head-to-head record against the Screaming Eagles, improving to 3-0 in their recent matchups this season.
In terms of recent performance, Southern Indiana had a record of 3-6-1 in their last ten games, with an average of 67.9 points scored and 68.9 points allowed. Their last five games showed a mixed performance with a record of 2-2, averaging 57.2 points scored and 55.4 points allowed. The Screaming Eagles' home record was slightly better at 2-1 in their last three home games, but they struggled on the road with a 1-5 record.
Conversely, Little Rock has been on a downward spiral, losing their last seven games and holding a record of 1-9 in their last ten. They averaged 62.5 points scored and a concerning 81.4 points allowed during this stretch. Their last five games were particularly troubling, as they failed to secure a win, averaging just 62.4 points while allowing 83.4 points per game. The Trojans' away record was notably poor at 1-8, illustrating their struggles throughout the season.
The two teams had met twice earlier in the season, with Little Rock winning both encounters. On January 12, the Trojans defeated Southern Indiana 78-58, and again on February 7, they won 74-56. This history of success against the Screaming Eagles may have contributed to the Trojans' confidence going into this game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they may have been affected by injuries or other issues throughout the season.
The market for this matchup, as reported by DraftKings, had Little Rock favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. The odds for Little Rock to win outright were -142, while Southern Indiana was listed at +120.
Conditions in Liberty Arena were not specified in the block, but typically, home court advantage can play a significant role in college basketball games. Fans would have been keen to see how Southern Indiana could leverage their home crowd to turn around their season.
Viewers watching the game would have noted critical moments, such as Johnathan Lawson's impactful free throws and three-pointers that helped extend Little Rock's lead. Kachi Nzeh also contributed with a significant three-point jumper, showcasing the Trojans' ability to capitalize on key scoring opportunities. As the game progressed, Southern Indiana attempted to close the gap, but ultimately, Little Rock maintained control to secure the victory.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LR -2.5 | 140.5 o -112 / u -108 | Little Rock Trojans -142 · Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +120 |
Leaders
- PointsIsmail Habib21Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsIsmail Habib3Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels7Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- PointsKachi Nzeh21Little Rock Trojans
- AssistsBraxton Bayless3Little Rock Trojans
- ReboundsCameron Wallace13Little Rock Trojans
Recent form
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 3-6-1Streak D167.9 scored · 68.9 allowed per game2-1 at home
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Little Rock Trojans
Last 10: 1-9Streak L762.5 scored · 81.4 allowed per game1-8 away
- L64-78at Morehead State EaglesDec 17
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- L47-85at Central Arkansas BearsDec 4
- L65-74at Southern Illinois SalukisNov 30
- L56-65at Texas State BobcatsNov 22
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- W68-62at Ball State CardinalsNov 16
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Little Rock Trojans | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-55 | 22-55 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 9-22 | 10-26 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 38 |
| Free throws | 12-19 | 8-18 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 44 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 28 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 20 |
| Assists | 8 | 9 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 22 |
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 73 | 20 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-31Johnathan Lawson makes 13-foot jumper
- 1st Half31-33Ismail Habib makes layup
- 1st Half34-33Tracy Steele Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 1st Half34-36Cardell Bailey makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half37-36Kachi Nzeh makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
- 2nd Half37-38Kaden Brown makes layup
- 2nd Half39-38Kachi Nzeh makes layup
- 2nd Half41-38Cameron Wallace makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half41-41Ismail Habib makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-41Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-41Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half44-41Cameron Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-41Cameron Wallace makes layup
- 2nd Half46-43Tolu Samuels makes 2-foot dunk (Sheridan Sharp assists)
- 2nd Half46-44Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-44Kachi Nzeh makes layup
- 2nd Half48-46Ismail Habib makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-46Johnathan Lawson makes 29-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-47Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-47Cameron Wallace makes 4-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-47Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup
- 2nd Half57-47Cameron Wallace makes layup
- 2nd Half59-47Cameron Wallace makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half59-50Josiah Dunham makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-50Braxton Bayless makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-50Tracy Steele Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half65-53Ismail Habib makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ola Ajiboye assists)
- 2nd Half65-55Cardell Bailey makes layup
- 2nd Half67-55Kachi Nzeh makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half67-56Ola Ajiboye makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Tolu Samuels makes layup (Ismail Habib assists)
- 2nd Half68-58Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-58Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-59Josiah Dunham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-60Josiah Dunham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-60Kachi Nzeh makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cameron Wallace assists)
- 2nd Half75-60Johnathan Lawson makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half76-60Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-62Ismail Habib makes driving layup
- 2nd Half77-62Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, below favours Little Rock Trojans.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (IN)Evansville, IN
- Attendance928
- OfficialsGene Grimshaw, James Gibson, Wesley Harper
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