Little Rock faces SHSU in Jacksonville

Published Nov. 19, 2021 3:31 p.m. ET

Associated Press

Arkansas-Little Rock (3-1) vs. Sam Houston (1-2)

, UNF Arena, Jacksonville, Florida; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas-Little Rock and Sam Houston are set to collide in a postseason game in Jacksonville. Sam Houston lost 77-55 to Missouri State in its most recent game, while Arkansas-Little Rock fell 82-63 against Loyola Marymount in its last outing.

TEAM LEADERS: The prolific Savion Flagg has averaged 21 points and eight rebounds to lead the way for the Bearkats. Tristan Ikpe has complemented Flagg and is accounting for 5.7 points and nine rebounds per game. The Trojans are led by Isaiah Palermo, who is averaging 17.7 points and 2.3 steals.NIFTY FLAGG: Flagg has connected on 35.7 percent of the 28 3-pointers he's attempted and has gone 10 for 28 over his last three games. He's also made 38.5 percent of his foul shots this season.

DID YOU KNOW: The Arkansas-Little Rock defense has forced opponents into turnovers on an impressive 28.6 percent of all possessions, which ranks the Trojans 20th among Division I teams. The Sam Houston offense has turned the ball over on 21.7 percent of its possessions (ranking the Bearkats 275th, nationally).

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