Little Rock Trojans Dominate Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Jack Stephens Center
Little Rock Trojans 77, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans?
Little Rock Trojans beat Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 77-58 at Jack Stephens Center on January 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans?
Little Rock Trojans were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The favorite won.
The Little Rock Trojans secured a decisive victory over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles with a final score of 77-58 at the Jack Stephens Center. This win marks a continuation of Little Rock's recent positive trend, as they have now won three of their last four games, including two consecutive victories. In contrast, Tennessee Tech has struggled recently, losing their last two games and four of their last six.
In terms of recent form, Little Rock's last ten games have resulted in a record of 3-7, with an average of 67.9 points scored per game and 77.9 points allowed. Their last five games have seen a slight improvement, with an average of 75.0 points scored and 80.8 points allowed. They have a home record of 1-1 in their last two games, while their overall record stands at 5-9. On the other hand, Tennessee Tech has a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 77.3 points scored and 83.1 points allowed. Their last five games have seen them average 82.2 points scored and 75.2 points allowed. They currently hold a record of 6-9.
When looking at home versus away performance, Little Rock has shown some resilience at home, while Tennessee Tech has faced challenges on the road. Little Rock's home record is 1-1 in their last two games, while Tennessee Tech's away record is 2-3 in their last five games.
In their previous meetings this season, Little Rock has emerged victorious in both encounters against Tennessee Tech, winning 79-75 at home on February 14 and 77-71 away on January 18. This history of success against Tennessee Tech may have contributed to Little Rock's confidence heading into this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have impacted the game dynamics. However, both teams have had their share of challenges throughout the season, which may have influenced their overall performance.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Little Rock favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds indicated a close matchup, reflecting the competitive nature of both teams this season. Little Rock's moneyline was set at -118.0, while Tennessee Tech's was at -102.0, suggesting a slight edge for the Trojans.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the venue, Jack Stephens Center, typically provides a solid home-court advantage for the Trojans, which they capitalized on during this contest.
Viewers should have noted the scoring plays that defined the second half, where Little Rock extended their lead significantly. Key moments included a layup by Johnathan Lawson and a three-point jumper by Malik Ferguson, but Little Rock's Tuongthach Gatkek was particularly impactful, contributing with a tip-in layup and free throws that helped seal the victory.
Overall, Little Rock's performance showcased their ability to capitalize on home advantage and build momentum, while Tennessee Tech will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LR -1.5 | 144.5 o -105 / u -115 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles -102 · Little Rock Trojans -118 |
Leaders
- PointsJohnathan Lawson20Little Rock Trojans
- AssistsJohnathan Lawson7Little Rock Trojans
- ReboundsTuongthach Gatkek9Little Rock Trojans
- PointsBrandon Muntu15Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- AssistsTy Owens3Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
- ReboundsMekhi Turner10Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Recent form
Little Rock Trojans
Last 10: 3-7Streak W267.9 scored · 77.9 allowed per game1-1 at home
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Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L277.3 scored · 83.1 allowed per game2-3 away
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| 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 | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | Little Rock Trojans |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 18-65 | 28-53 |
| Field goal % | 28 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 8-34 | 6-20 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 30 |
| Free throws | 14-17 | 15-22 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 21 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 27 |
| Assists | 7 | 21 |
| Steals | 6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 1 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 32 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 20 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 18 | 75 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-36Dani Pounds makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-37Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-38Cameron Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-40Truman Claytor IV makes layup (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half34-40Mekhi Cameron makes 24-foot three point jumper (Malik Ferguson assists)
- 2nd Half34-43Kachi Nzeh makes 23-foot three point jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half35-43C.J. McPherson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half36-43C.J. McPherson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-43Brandon Muntu makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half39-44Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-45Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-47Truman Claytor IV makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-47Mekhi Cameron makes 28-foot three point jumper (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half42-49Truman Claytor IV makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half42-52Truman Claytor IV makes 23-foot three point jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half42-55Johnathan Lawson makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half42-56Truman Claytor IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-57Truman Claytor IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-57Brandon Muntu makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ty Owens assists)
- 2nd Half45-58Kachi Nzeh makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-59Kachi Nzeh makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-61Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup (Cameron Wallace assists)
- 2nd Half47-61Mekhi Turner makes layup
- 2nd Half47-63Caleb Pennyfeather makes layup (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
- 2nd Half49-63Ja'Quavian Florence makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-64Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-65Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-66Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-66Ja'Quavian Florence makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-66Ja'Quavian Florence makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-66Mekhi Turner makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half53-68Cameron Wallace makes layup (Johnathan Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half53-70Johnathan Lawson makes layup (Cameron Wallace assists)
- 2nd Half56-70Malik Ferguson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ja'Quavian Florence assists)
- 2nd Half56-72Johnathan Lawson makes layup (Tuongthach Gatkek assists)
- 2nd Half56-74Tuongthach Gatkek makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half56-75Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-76Tuongthach Gatkek makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-76Mekhi Turner makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half58-77Tracy Steele Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Little Rock Trojans, below favours Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
Venue
- Jack Stephens CenterLittle Rock, AR
- Attendance1127
- OfficialsJames Hicks, Kelly Davis, Blake Thomas
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