To Darrell Walker, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock men's basketball team is better now than Jan. 19.
When the Trojans lost 82-73 at the University of Texas-Arlington a month ago, UALR was in the middle of a five-game losing streak and sinking.
Texas-Arlington has since continued to rise. The Mavericks (12-12, 8-3), who will visit the Jack Stephens Center at 6:30 p.m. today, are sitting in a tie for first place with Texas State at 8-3.
The Mavericks have won three in a row over Texas State, Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State.
"They're playing well," said Walker, UALR's coach.