NCAAB · Final

Little Rock Edges Out UT Martin in Close Contest

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:20 PM ET · Jack Stephens Center

Little Rock Trojans 67, UT Martin Skyhawks 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won UT Martin Skyhawks vs Little Rock Trojans?

Little Rock Trojans beat UT Martin Skyhawks 67-65 at Jack Stephens Center on February 19, 2026.

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

UT Martin Skyhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup, the Little Rock Trojans narrowly defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks with a final score of 67-65 at the Jack Stephens Center. This game was particularly significant as it showcased the resilience of the Trojans, who have struggled this season but managed to pull off a crucial win against a higher-ranked opponent. The victory improves Little Rock's record to 12-17, while UT Martin falls to 20-10.

Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. Little Rock had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 70.1 points scored and 71.0 points allowed per game. Their last five games had them averaging 67.2 points scored and 68.2 points allowed, indicating a slight dip in offensive production. In their previous match, they lost to Eastern Illinois Panthers with a score of 72-78, but prior to that, they secured a win against Western Illinois Leathernecks, 77-58.

On the other hand, UT Martin had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 67.3 points scored and only 60.7 points allowed. Their recent form showed a slight downturn, as they lost their last game against Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, 53-56. Prior to that, they had a solid win against SIU Edwardsville Cougars, 81-76.

Home and away performances have also been noteworthy for both teams. Little Rock's home record stands at 2-2 in their last four games, while they have struggled with a 1-5 record in away games. UT Martin has performed well at home with a 3-2 record, but their away games have been more mixed, also sitting at 3-2.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Little Rock has historically fared well against UT Martin, holding a 3-1 record in their last four meetings. Their most recent encounter prior to this game was on February 4, 2026, where Little Rock lost a close one, 52-55. Earlier in the same season, they had a successful run against UT Martin, winning 82-77 at home.

Injuries did not play a significant role in this matchup, as both teams fielded their key players. However, the mental aspect of the game was crucial, especially for Little Rock, who needed this win to boost their confidence as they move towards the end of the season.

The betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated UT Martin as a 2.5-point favorite, with a total set at 136.5. The odds for the home team to win outright were at +120, while the away team was favored at -142. This context added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as Little Rock was looking to defy expectations.

The conditions at the Jack Stephens Center were conducive to a competitive game, with a lively crowd supporting the Trojans. The atmosphere was electric, and the players responded with a hard-fought contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of intense scoring plays, particularly in the second half. Key moments included free throws from Cameron Wallace and Matas Deniusas, which helped UT Martin maintain a narrow lead late in the game. However, Little Rock's Kachi Nzeh made a crucial three-point jumper, and Tuongthach Gatkek's jumper sealed the victory for the Trojans in the final moments.

Overall, this matchup between Little Rock and UT Martin was a testament to the competitive nature of college basketball, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement that the sport offers.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UTM -2.5	136.5 o -110 / u -110	UT Martin Skyhawks -142 · Little Rock Trojans +120

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Leaders

PointsCameron Wallace21Little Rock Trojans
AssistsKachi Nzeh4Little Rock Trojans
ReboundsCameron Wallace10Little Rock Trojans
PointsAndrija Bukumirovic22UT Martin Skyhawks
AssistsDamien King4UT Martin Skyhawks
ReboundsAndrija Bukumirovic8UT Martin Skyhawks

Recent form

Little Rock Trojans

Last 10: 3-7Streak L170.1 scored · 71 allowed per game2-2 at home

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
L65-70at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 23
W86-79vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 17
W74-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 16

UT Martin Skyhawks

Last 10: 6-4Streak L167.3 scored · 60.7 allowed per game3-2 away

L53-56vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 18
W81-76at SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 14
L74-75at Lindenwood LionsFeb 13
L55-61vs Morehead State EaglesFeb 7
W76-54vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesFeb 6
W55-52vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 4
W84-44at Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 31
W76-68at Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 30
L50-66at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 21
W69-55vs Lindenwood LionsJan 17

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	UT Martin Skyhawks	Little Rock Trojans
Field goals	24-69	25-51
Field goal %	35	49
Three-pointers	10-35	6-14
Three-point %	29	43
Free throws	7-10	11-18
Free throw %	70	61
Rebounds	45	32
Offensive rebounds	25	10
Defensive rebounds	20	22
Assists	17	12
Steals	4	5
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	12
Fast-break points	2	10
Points in the paint	28	36
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	9	7
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	67	27

How the scoring went

1st Half32-28Andrija Bukumirovic makes layup
2nd Half32-29Cameron Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-31Cameron Wallace makes 1-foot dunk (Kachi Nzeh assists)
2nd Half34-31Matas Deniusas makes layup (Andrija Bukumirovic assists)
2nd Half34-33Tuongthach Gatkek makes layup (Kachi Nzeh assists)
2nd Half36-33Andrija Bukumirovic makes layup (Damien King assists)
2nd Half39-33AJ Hopkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Pedro Santos assists)
2nd Half42-33AJ Hopkins makes 25-foot three point jumper (Filip Radakovic assists)
2nd Half42-35Kachi Nzeh makes layup
2nd Half42-37Tuongthach Gatkek makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half42-39Johnathan Lawson makes layup (Cameron Wallace assists)
2nd Half44-39Andrija Bukumirovic makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half44-42Kachi Nzeh makes 25-foot three point jumper (Johnathan Lawson assists)
2nd Half47-42Filip Petkovski makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andrija Bukumirovic assists)
2nd Half47-44Cameron Wallace makes 2-foot dunk (Kachi Nzeh assists)
2nd Half50-44Andrija Bukumirovic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Damien King assists)
2nd Half50-45Braxton Bayless makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-46Braxton Bayless makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-46Afan Trnka makes 28-foot three point jumper (Pedro Santos assists)
2nd Half55-46Pedro Santos makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half55-49Johnathan Lawson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kachi Nzeh assists)
2nd Half57-49Vladimir Khryapa makes 2-foot dunk (Matas Deniusas assists)
2nd Half57-50Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-51Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-53Cameron Wallace makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half57-54Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-54Damien King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-54Damien King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-54Pedro Santos makes layup
2nd Half61-56Cameron Wallace makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half61-58Kachi Nzeh makes layup (Cameron Wallace assists)
2nd Half63-58Andrija Bukumirovic makes driving layup
2nd Half63-59Cameron Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-59Matas Deniusas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-59Matas Deniusas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-62Kachi Nzeh makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cameron Wallace assists)
2nd Half65-63Kachi Nzeh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-64Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Johnathan Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-67Tuongthach Gatkek makes 13-foot jumper