NCAAB · Final

Tennessee State Tops Little Rock in Close Contest

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Gentry Center

Tennessee State Tigers 70, Little Rock Trojans 63, 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 Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers beat Little Rock Trojans 70-63 at Gentry Center on January 29, 2026.

Who was favored in Little Rock Trojans vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game, the Tennessee State Tigers emerged victorious against the Little Rock Trojans with a final score of 70-63. This matchup was significant as it showcased the Tigers' strong home performance at the Gentry Center, improving their home record to 3-1 this season. The victory also marked the Tigers' fourth consecutive win over the Trojans, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 in the current season and the previous one.

Tennessee State entered the game with a home record of 14-7 and had recently demonstrated solid form, winning seven of their last ten games. They were on a one-game winning streak, averaging 83.2 points scored while allowing 78.6 points per game during this stretch. In their last five games, they maintained an average of 82.0 points scored and 80.2 points allowed, indicating a high-scoring capability but also some defensive vulnerabilities.

On the other hand, Little Rock came into the game with a record of 9-12 and had also won seven of their last ten games, though they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this matchup. They averaged 77.5 points scored and allowed 72.2 points over their last ten games, with their last five games showing an average of 76.0 points scored and 71.2 points allowed. Their performance indicated a team capable of scoring, but they struggled to maintain consistency, particularly in recent outings.

The game unfolded with both teams exchanging leads, but Tennessee State managed to pull ahead in the closing moments. Key plays included a layup by Travis Harper II, who not only tied the game but later contributed a critical three-point jumper that put the Tigers ahead. Aaron Nkrumah also played a pivotal role, contributing points from the free-throw line to help secure the win.

In terms of home versus away performance, Tennessee State has shown strength at home, while Little Rock has had a mixed record on the road. The Trojans' away record stands at 3-2, indicating they have been competitive, but not as dominant as their home performances. The conditions at the Gentry Center likely favored the Tigers, who thrive in their home environment.

Injury reports did not indicate significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players for this crucial matchup. The market had Tennessee State favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 150.5, according to DraftKings. The odds reflected confidence in the Tigers' ability to perform at home while acknowledging the competitive nature of the Trojans.

Overall, viewers were treated to a game that highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Tennessee State's ability to execute in critical moments ultimately made the difference, while Little Rock will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TNST -4.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	Little Rock Trojans +185 · Tennessee State Tigers -225

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Leaders

PointsAaron Nkrumah22Tennessee State Tigers
AssistsAaron Nkrumah6Tennessee State Tigers
ReboundsJalen Pitre9Tennessee State Tigers
PointsJohnathan Lawson16Little Rock Trojans
AssistsCameron Wallace3Little Rock Trojans
ReboundsTuongthach Gatkek10Little Rock Trojans

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Tennessee State Tigers

Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.2 scored · 78.6 allowed per game3-1 at home

W96-86at Lindenwood LionsJan 24
L66-74at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 23
W73-67vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 17
W105-100vs Morehead State EaglesJan 16
L70-74at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 10
W90-68at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 9
W84-79at Little Rock TrojansJan 3
W88-76at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 31
L82-91vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksDec 20
W78-71vs UT Martin SkyhawksDec 19

Little Rock Trojans

Last 10: 7-3Streak L177.5 scored · 72.2 allowed per game3-2 away

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
W98-84vs Williams Baptist EaglesDec 23
W77-62at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 19
L64-78at Morehead State EaglesDec 17

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	Tennessee State Tigers
Field goals	24-67	25-52
Field goal %	36	48
Three-pointers	7-26	6-18
Three-point %	27	33
Free throws	8-9	14-23
Free throw %	89	61
Rebounds	38	38
Offensive rebounds	14	9
Defensive rebounds	24	29
Assists	10	17
Steals	9	7
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	13	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	13
Fast-break points	8	20
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	16	12
Largest lead	10	7
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	63	30

How the scoring went

1st Half33-30Travis Harper II makes 11-foot alley oop dunk (Dante Harris assists)
1st Half35-30Braxton Bayless makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half38-30Johnathan Lawson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
2nd Half40-30Johnathan Lawson makes layup
2nd Half40-33Damon Howard Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aaron Nkrumah assists)
2nd Half40-35Aaron Nkrumah makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half40-36Dante Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-38Jalen Pitre makes 5-foot dunk (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half43-38Johnathan Lawson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
2nd Half44-38Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-38Braxton Bayless makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-40Dante Harris makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half47-40Tuongthach Gatkek makes 19-foot jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
2nd Half49-40Cameron Wallace makes layup
2nd Half50-40Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half50-42Aaron Nkrumah makes 6-foot dunk
2nd Half50-44Aaron Nkrumah makes layup (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half52-44Tuongthach Gatkek makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half52-47Carlous Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Travis Harper II assists)
2nd Half55-47Kachi Nzeh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cameron Wallace assists)
2nd Half55-50Travis Harper II makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half56-50Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-50Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-51Carlous Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-51Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-51Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-53Jalen Pitre makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half59-55Travis Harper II makes 3-foot dunk (Aaron Nkrumah assists)
2nd Half61-55Braxton Bayless makes layup
2nd Half61-56Carlous Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-57Carlous Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-57Cameron Wallace makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half63-59Dante Harris makes layup
2nd Half63-60Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-61Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-63Travis Harper II makes layup (Aaron Nkrumah assists)
2nd Half63-66Travis Harper II makes 29-foot three point jumper (Dante Harris assists)
2nd Half63-67Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-68Aaron Nkrumah makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-70Travis Harper II makes 5-foot dunk (Jalen Pitre assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Tennessee State Tigers, below favours Little Rock Trojans.