Little Rock Trojans Defeat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Jack Stephens Center
Little Rock Trojans 89, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans?
Little Rock Trojans beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 89-70 at Jack Stephens Center on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans?
Little Rock Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Little Rock Trojans claimed victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles with a final score of 89-70 at the Jack Stephens Center. This win extends Little Rock's dominance over Southern Indiana, marking their fourth consecutive victory against them, having previously won all three meetings this season and last. The Trojans' previous encounters included a 78-58 win at home on January 12, 2025, and a 74-56 victory on February 7, 2025, both showcasing their ability to outplay the Screaming Eagles consistently.
Little Rock entered the game with a record of 12-19, while Southern Indiana struggled with a 7-23 record. The Trojans had been experiencing a challenging stretch, holding a 2-8 record over their last ten games, including a two-game losing streak prior to this match. Their scoring average during this period was 67.8 points per game, while they allowed an average of 70.9 points. In contrast, Southern Indiana had a slightly better record of 3-7 in their last ten games, but they too were on a downward trend, having lost their last game. The Screaming Eagles averaged 67.6 points scored and allowed 71.8 points during this stretch.
At home, Little Rock had a record of 1-4 in their last five games, while Southern Indiana managed a 2-3 record in away games, indicating that both teams had struggled to find consistent form. The odds from DraftKings favored Little Rock, with a spread of -5.5 and a moneyline of -205. Southern Indiana was listed at +170 on the moneyline, reflecting the market's expectations of the matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggested that depth and health could play a crucial role in their respective outputs. The game conditions were not detailed, but the venue at Jack Stephens Center typically provides a home-court advantage for the Trojans.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed several notable scoring plays. In the second half, Braxton Bayless made a layup that brought the score to 85-61, followed by a dunk from Tuongthach Gatkek, pushing Little Rock's lead to 87-61. The Trojans maintained their offensive pressure, with Caleb Pennyfeather contributing a dunk assisted by Cameron Wallace, bringing the score to 89-63. Southern Indiana's Steven Clay attempted to close the gap with a three-point jumper, but it was too late to change the outcome.
The Trojans' ability to dominate the game was evident, and their scoring depth was a significant factor in their victory. With this win, Little Rock solidified their position over Southern Indiana, continuing to build on their successful history against them.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LR -5.5 | 139.5 o -112 / u -108 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +170 · Little Rock Trojans -205 |
Leaders
- PointsKachi Nzeh19Little Rock Trojans
- AssistsBraxton Bayless7Little Rock Trojans
- ReboundsTuongthach Gatkek11Little Rock Trojans
- PointsAmaree Brown16Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsSheridan Sharp3Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels12Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Recent form
Little Rock Trojans
Last 10: 2-8Streak L267.8 scored · 70.9 allowed per game1-4 at home
- L70-76vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 27
- L65-70vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 21
- W67-65vs UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 20
- L72-78at Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 14
- W77-58at Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 13
- 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
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 3-7Streak L167.6 scored · 71.8 allowed per game2-3 away
- L63-64at Morehead State EaglesFeb 25
- W70-68at Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 21
- W77-70at Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 20
- L74-82vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 14
- L71-73vs Tennessee State TigersFeb 13
- L65-90at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 7
- L54-76at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 6
- L46-58vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 1
- L60-73vs Lindenwood LionsJan 30
- W96-64vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 24
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 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Little Rock Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-70 | 33-58 |
| Field goal % | 33 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 4-20 | 13-23 |
| Three-point % | 20 | 57 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 10-14 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 21 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 29 |
| Assists | 5 | 20 |
| Steals | 5 | 3 |
| Blocks | 1 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 32 |
| Fouls | 8 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 27 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 5 | 90 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half34-55Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-57Tuongthach Gatkek makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half34-59Braxton Bayless makes layup
- 2nd Half34-60Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half35-60Tolu Samuels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-60Tolu Samuels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half38-60Amaree Brown makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-60Josiah Dunham makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tolu Samuels assists)
- 2nd Half41-63Joseph Thomas makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half43-63Ola Ajiboye makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half43-66Kachi Nzeh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joseph Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Amaree Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-66Amaree Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-69Kachi Nzeh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
- 2nd Half45-72Kachi Nzeh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half46-72Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-72Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-72Steven Clay makes layup
- 2nd Half49-73Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half49-74Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half51-74Amaree Brown makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half51-76Cameron Wallace makes layup
- 2nd Half52-76Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-76Sheridan Sharp makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-76Sheridan Sharp makes layup
- 2nd Half55-79Tuongthach Gatkek makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half57-79Cardell Bailey makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-81Cameron Wallace makes layup (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
- 2nd Half58-81Ben Ezeagu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-81Josiah Dunham makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-83Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup (Braxton Bayless assists)
- 2nd Half61-83Ben Ezeagu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-85Braxton Bayless makes layup
- 2nd Half61-87Tuongthach Gatkek makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half63-87Tolu Samuels makes layup
- 2nd Half63-89Caleb Pennyfeather makes 4-foot dunk (Cameron Wallace assists)
- 2nd Half66-89Steven Clay makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ola Ajiboye assists)
- 2nd Half68-89Steven Clay makes layup
- 2nd Half69-89Amaree Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-89Amaree Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Little Rock Trojans, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.
Venue
- Jack Stephens CenterLittle Rock, AR
- OfficialsAlex Manuel, Caleb Michau, Cedric Coleman
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