SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Playing shorthanded and facing a big hole in the first half, Little Rock rallied to pull to within four in the final minute of regulation. But the shortened bench and sluggish first half caught up with the Trojans in an 85-77 loss to Missouri State at JQH Arena.
Game Notes
• Four Trojans finished in double figures, led by 18 points from Markquis Nowell, all of which came in the second half. Nowell was key at the free throw line, going 5-for-5 from the free throw line, but struggled from the floor, making just five of his 18 shots.