NCAAB · Final

UT Martin Edges Little Rock in Close Contest

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Kathleen and Tom Elam Center

UT Martin Skyhawks 55, Little Rock Trojans 52, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Little Rock Trojans vs UT Martin Skyhawks?

UT Martin Skyhawks beat Little Rock Trojans 55-52 at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on February 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Little Rock Trojans vs UT Martin Skyhawks?

UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -305 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the UT Martin Skyhawks narrowly defeated the Little Rock Trojans with a final score of 55-52. This game showcased the Skyhawks' strong home advantage at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, where they have maintained an impressive home record of 18-5 this season. The victory also marked a continuation of UT Martin's recent form, as they have won nine of their last ten games, currently riding a two-game winning streak. Their average scoring over this stretch has been 71.1 points per game, while they have allowed an average of only 59.9 points.

Conversely, Little Rock has struggled recently, losing their last three games and holding a record of 9-14 for the season. Over their last ten games, they have managed to secure six wins, but their scoring average of 77.4 points per game has been offset by a higher average of 73.9 points allowed. This inconsistency has been particularly evident in their away games, where they have a record of 2-3.

Historically, this matchup has favored Little Rock, as they had won all three previous meetings against UT Martin in the 2025 season. The last encounter was on March 7, 2025, where Little Rock emerged victorious with a score of 82-77. However, this time, the Skyhawks managed to turn the tide in their favor, demonstrating their growth and resilience.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but any absence of key players would have certainly impacted both teams' performances. The betting market reflected UT Martin’s home advantage, with DraftKings offering the Skyhawks as 6.5-point favorites. The total points line was set at 139.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.

As the game unfolded, the scoring was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. The second half saw pivotal moments, including a driving layup by Tuongthach Gatkek that tied the game at 46. Following this, Andrija Bukumirović hit a crucial three-pointer to give UT Martin a slight edge. The game remained close, with both teams trading baskets until the final moments, where free throws and defensive stops became critical.

The conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, and the Skyhawks' ability to execute under pressure ultimately proved decisive. Fans witnessed a thrilling finish, with UT Martin sealing the game with a late free throw from Pedro Santos, bringing the score to 55-52. This victory not only boosts UT Martin's confidence but also highlights their potential as they continue through the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UTM -6.5	139.5 o -105 / u -115	Little Rock Trojans +245 · UT Martin Skyhawks -305

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Leaders

PointsMatas Deniusas17UT Martin Skyhawks
AssistsFilip Petkovski5UT Martin Skyhawks
ReboundsAndrija Bukumirovic7UT Martin Skyhawks
PointsBraxton Bayless13Little Rock Trojans
AssistsKachi Nzeh3Little Rock Trojans
ReboundsCameron Wallace9Little Rock Trojans

Recent form

UT Martin Skyhawks

Last 10: 9-1Streak W271.1 scored · 59.9 allowed per game4-0 at home

W84-44at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 31
W76-68at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 30
L50-66at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 21
W69-55vs Lindenwood LionsJan 17
W65-59vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 16
W73-56at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 11
W76-68at Morehead State EaglesJan 9
W65-61vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 3
W67-60vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 1
W86-62at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 20

Little Rock Trojans

Last 10: 6-4Streak L377.4 scored · 73.9 allowed per game2-3 away

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
W98-84vs Williams Baptist EaglesDec 23

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	UT Martin Skyhawks
Field goals	23-52	20-52
Field goal %	44	38
Three-pointers	4-15	10-36
Three-point %	27	28
Free throws	2-3	5-10
Free throw %	67	50
Rebounds	31	33
Offensive rebounds	8	12
Defensive rebounds	23	21
Assists	13	16
Steals	11	10
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	17	17
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	10
Fast-break points	7	10
Points in the paint	30	20
Fouls	12	10
Largest lead	4	6
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	25	69

How the scoring went

1st Half12-11Damien King makes 24-foot three point jumper (Filip Petkovski assists)
1st Half12-13Andrija Bukumirović makes 5-foot dunk (Matas Deniusas assists)
1st Half12-15Andrija Bukumirović makes layup (Pedro Santos assists)
1st Half14-15Braxton Bayless makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Kachi Nzeh assists)
1st Half17-15Johnathan Lawson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
1st Half19-15Kachi Nzeh makes 5-foot dunk (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
1st Half19-18Filip Petkovski makes 25-foot three point jumper (Filip Radaković assists)
1st Half19-21Matas Deniusas makes 27-foot three pointer (Filip Radaković assists)
1st Half19-23Matas Deniusas makes 13-foot jumper (Filip Petkovski assists)
1st Half21-23Kachi Nzeh makes 7-foot dunk (Cameron Wallace assists)
2nd Half21-25Andrija Bukumirović makes 4-foot dunk (Filip Petkovski assists)
2nd Half24-25Braxton Bayless makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kachi Nzeh assists)
2nd Half26-25Braxton Bayless makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half28-25Cameron Wallace makes 4-foot dunk (Johnathan Lawson assists)
2nd Half28-27Pedro Santos makes layup
2nd Half28-29Andrija Bukumirović makes layup
2nd Half28-30Andrija Bukumirović makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half30-30Braxton Bayless makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half31-30Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half31-33AJ Hopkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Filip Petkovski assists)
2nd Half31-35Andrija Bukumirović makes layup (AJ Hopkins assists)
2nd Half34-35Kachi Nzeh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
2nd Half34-37Pedro Santos makes 5-foot jumper
2nd Half36-37Caleb Pennyfeather makes layup (Braxton Bayless assists)
2nd Half36-40AJ Hopkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrija Bukumirović assists)
2nd Half38-40Kachi Nzeh makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half38-41Vladimir Khryapa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-44Matas Deniusas makes 24-foot three point jumper (AJ Hopkins assists)
2nd Half40-44Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup (Cameron Wallace assists)
2nd Half42-44Truman Claytor IV makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half44-44Johnathan Lawson makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-46Damien King makes driving layup
2nd Half46-46Tuongthach Gatkek makes driving layup
2nd Half46-49Andrija Bukumirović makes 23-foot three point jumper (Damien King assists)
2nd Half48-49Cameron Wallace makes 4-foot dunk (Truman Claytor IV assists)
2nd Half48-51Matas Deniusas makes 4-foot dunk (Filip Petkovski assists)
2nd Half50-51Cameron Wallace makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half50-54Matas Deniusas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Filip Radaković assists)
2nd Half50-55Pedro Santos makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-55Braxton Bayless makes driving layup