Little Rock defeats UT Martin 82-77, advances to OVC semifinals

In an exciting Ohio Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinal, Little Rock narrowly defeated UT Martin 82-77, securing their place in the semifinals against top seed Southeast Missouri State. Mwani Wilkinson led the Trojans with 29 points, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 21 points, 8 assists, and 5 steals. The game featured several lead changes, with Little Rock taking control in the final minutes after a layup from Tuongthach Gatkek gave them a decisive lead. UT Martin's Tarence Guinyard and Afan Trnka each scored 17 points but were unable to close the gap in the closing moments. The Trojans' victory came after a strong shooting performance, hitting 50% from the field and three-point range. They aim to continue their momentum against Southeast Missouri State in the semifinals.