Little Rock Trojans Defeat Western Illinois Leathernecks 77-58
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Western Hall
Little Rock Trojans 77, Western Illinois Leathernecks 58, 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 Western Illinois Leathernecks?
Little Rock Trojans beat Western Illinois Leathernecks 77-58 at Western Hall on February 12, 2026.
Who was favored in Little Rock Trojans vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?
Little Rock Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -340 (about 77% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Little Rock Trojans secured a 77-58 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Western Hall. This game was particularly significant as it marked the Trojans' continued dominance over the Leathernecks, extending their winning streak against them to four games, having previously won their last three encounters. The Trojans had previously defeated Western Illinois 86-79 on January 17, 2026, and the Leathernecks have yet to claim a victory against Little Rock in their last three meetings, with earlier losses of 61-75 and 51-62 in the 2025 season.
Entering this game, the Western Illinois Leathernecks had a home record of 5-22 overall, with a recent form showing a record of 1-9 in their last ten games. They had managed to secure a win against Eastern Illinois Panthers just two days prior, with a score of 79-70, but their overall performance had been inconsistent, averaging 64.3 points scored while allowing 78.1 points per game during that stretch. Their home record stood at 1-3 in the last ten games, with an average of 65.0 points scored and 82.4 points allowed in their last five outings.
On the other hand, the Little Rock Trojans came into the game with a record of 10-16, having lost their last six games. Their recent form indicated a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with an average of 70.7 points scored and 71.8 points allowed. Despite their struggles, they had shown competitive performances, including a narrow loss to SIU Edwardsville Cougars (61-71) and a close defeat against Lindenwood Lions (74-79). The Trojans had a home record of 2-2 and an away record of 2-4 in their last ten games, with a scoring average of 65.4 points and 72.4 points allowed in their last five games.
The market for this game, as provided by DraftKings, had Little Rock favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 141.5. The moneyline odds were offered at 270.0 for Western Illinois and -340.0 for Little Rock, indicating a strong expectation for the Trojans to win.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, which allowed both squads to field their usual lineups. The conditions in Western Hall were typical for indoor basketball, ensuring a stable environment for both teams to compete.
As the game unfolded, the Trojans showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key scoring plays included Johnathan Lawson's contributions, who made significant free throws and layups, helping to extend Little Rock's lead. Truman Claytor IV also had a notable performance with multiple scoring plays, including a dunk and a layup assisted by Lawson, contributing to the Trojans' dominant display.
The Leathernecks struggled to keep pace, with their scoring efforts falling short of the Trojans' output. Despite their recent victory against Eastern Illinois, they could not replicate that success against Little Rock, ultimately falling behind in the second half.
Overall, the game highlighted the Trojans' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while the Leathernecks continued to face challenges in both scoring and defense. The final score of 77-58 not only reflects the Trojans' current form but also emphasizes the ongoing difficulties for Western Illinois as they navigate through the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LR -7.5 | 141.5 o -115 / u -105 | Little Rock Trojans -340 · Western Illinois Leathernecks +270 |
Leaders
- PointsLucas Lorenzen19Western Illinois Leathernecks
- AssistsMarcus Pigram4Western Illinois Leathernecks
- ReboundsIsaiah Griffin6Western Illinois Leathernecks
- PointsCameron Wallace16Little Rock Trojans
- AssistsJohnathan Lawson10Little Rock Trojans
- ReboundsJohnathan Lawson14Little Rock Trojans
Recent form
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Last 10: 1-9Streak W164.3 scored · 78.1 allowed per game1-3 at home
- W79-70vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 11
- L56-83at Tennessee State TigersFeb 7
- L72-97at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 6
- L44-84vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 31
- L74-78vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 30
- L64-96at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 24
- L66-71at Morehead State EaglesJan 23
- L79-86at Little Rock TrojansJan 17
- L55-57at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 14
- L54-59vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 10
Little Rock Trojans
Last 10: 4-6Streak L670.7 scored · 71.8 allowed per game2-4 away
- L61-71vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 7
- L74-79vs Lindenwood LionsFeb 6
- 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
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 | Western Illinois Leathernecks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-69 | 22-58 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 8-19 | 6-24 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 25 |
| Free throws | 7-13 | 8-18 |
| Free throw % | 54 | 44 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 27 |
| Assists | 17 | 8 |
| Steals | 7 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 4 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 32 |
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 82 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-27Danny Stephens makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lucas Lorenzen assists)
- 2nd Half39-27Cameron Wallace makes 11-foot jumper
- 2nd Half41-27Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half43-27Cameron Wallace makes layup
- 2nd Half43-29Lucas Lorenzen makes layup
- 2nd Half43-30Goanar Biliew makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-31Lucas Lorenzen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-31Kachi Nzeh makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half45-34Lucas Lorenzen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Francis Okwuosah assists)
- 2nd Half45-36Isaiah Griffin makes layup
- 2nd Half45-38Isaiah Griffin makes layup
- 2nd Half46-38Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-38Cameron Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-38Truman Claytor IV makes layup (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half52-38Braxton Bayless makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cameron Wallace assists)
- 2nd Half52-40Lucas Lorenzen makes layup (Marcus Pigram assists)
- 2nd Half54-40Cameron Wallace makes layup (Caleb Pennyfeather assists)
- 2nd Half54-41Ifiok Peter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-42Ifiok Peter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-44Danny Stephens makes 2-foot dunk (Marcus Pigram assists)
- 2nd Half54-46Isaiah Griffin makes layup
- 2nd Half54-48Lucas Lorenzen makes layup
- 2nd Half56-48Braxton Bayless makes layup
- 2nd Half56-51Lucas Lorenzen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Marcus Pigram assists)
- 2nd Half59-51Braxton Bayless makes 28-foot three point jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half59-53Isaiah Griffin makes layup
- 2nd Half60-53Braxton Bayless makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-53Johnathan Lawson makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half65-53Johnathan Lawson makes layup
- 2nd Half65-54Antwaun Massey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-55Antwaun Massey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-55Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-55Johnathan Lawson makes layup (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
- 2nd Half70-55Truman Claytor IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-55Truman Claytor IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-55Truman Claytor IV makes 1-foot dunk (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half75-55Truman Claytor IV makes layup (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half75-58Steven Tipton makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyran Cook assists)
- 2nd Half77-58Tuongthach Gatkek makes 2-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Western Illinois Leathernecks, below favours Little Rock Trojans.
Venue
- Western HallMacomb, IL
- Attendance561
- OfficialsMike O'Neill, Connor Mooney, Wesley Harper
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