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Little Rock beat Western Illinois 86–79 at home on Jan 17, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  WIU | 41 | 38 | 79 |
  LR | 50 | 36 | 86 |
Western Illinois LeathernecksLittle Rock Trojans| WIU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karyiek Dixon | 38 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 4-11 | 0-2 |
| Lucas Lorenzen | 37 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 8-16 | 3-11 |
| Isaiah Griffin | 36 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 9-21 | 3-4 |
| Makai Kvamme | 35 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Goanar Biliew | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Ifiok Peter | 25 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 5-7 | 0-0 |
| Danny Stephens | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Francis Okwuosah | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Nick Hittle | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 79 | 34 | 8 | 29-66 | 6-22 |
| LR | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Bayless | 38 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3-10 | 1-4 |
| Cameron Wallace | 37 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 8-14 | 0-0 |
| Johnathan Lawson | 37 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 6-15 | 6-13 |
| Kachi Nzeh | 31 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 6-9 | 2-2 |
| Tuongthach Gatkek | 29 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Truman Claytor IV | 21 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4-9 | 2-5 |
| Caleb Pennyfeather | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 86 | 29 | 21 | 30-63 | 11-24 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
WIU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · LR defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
LR offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · WIU defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
WIULRExpected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
WIULRNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Lorenzen | 34.1 | 14.4 | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Isaiah Griffin | 32.1 | 12.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 |
| Karyiek Dixon | 26.1 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 0.4 |
| Antwaun Massey | 25.9 | 8.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Makai Kvamme | 22.6 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Francis Okwuosah | 20.9 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Tyran Cook | 14.9 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Goanar Biliew | 14.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Lawson | 35.8 | 15.3 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Braxton Bayless | 31.5 | 9.1 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Tuongthach Gatkek | 30.3 | 10.8 | 5.6 | 2.3 |
| Kachi Nzeh | 25.9 | 10.6 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Cameron Wallace | 24.7 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 1.0 |
| Terrion Burgess | 23.8 | 7.4 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Truman Claytor IV | 18.8 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Christian Hughes | 16.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
WIU offenseper gameLR defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
WIUForAgainst46% of WIU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
LRForAgainst44% of LR's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
WIU 0series6 LR| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | LR 77 | WIU 58 | LR+19 | +19 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | WIU 79 | LR 86 | LR+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | WIU 61 | LR 75 | LR+14 | +14 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | LR 62 | WIU 51 | LR+11 | +11 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | WIU 57 | LR 82 | LR+25 | +25 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | LR 63 | WIU 60 | LR+3 | +3 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
