russemar said:
1* Arkansas L.R. -1
Chalk Talk: Trojans can win a 2nd consecutive game for the first time since Nov...... Jr guard Hagins has scored 45 pts on 15-31 shooting with 15 reb in UALR's past 2 games....... youlurs roger woods has scored 34 pts on 12-17 shooting with 19 reb in you-lurs past 2 games..... tex-ar ended conference leader ULM six game winning streak with a 61-57 vic thurs.
Notable quote:
"UALR might have played the whole game (against Troy) with such energy (re: 48-31 2nd half performance against troy) if Smith had been available, but he was suspended for the first 1/2 after being late to a wed weight lifting sesson. Smith, who has 32 assists to 13 t/o, and JT Thomas, who has started 16 games, is an option at point."
Player to watch: Gus Leeper (6-10, sr). Coach Shields has installed him in starting lineup after major bench production.
Re: Smith. JT thomas gets the list to start point, but Smith is cleared for full game today.
Trojans shot 54.8% from the field in 2nd half vs troy.
UALR will start 2 srs and 3 jrs in open lineup. Tex-Ar 2 srs, 2 so, 1 fr.
Comparable stats, trojans have slightly better shooting % and on b2b home games, but have lousy 64.9 FT% compared to 70.1 for UT-A. Has been a problem.
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Acutally, think you are catching the trojans on a upswing here Russ. Obv not a team to play on the road, but much better at the jack. If they tank, think the FT box score will tell the tale; but lots of positives starting to mount and catching Tex after a big win. There are really no prolific scoreres on Tex team, and if hagins and woods get hot for trojans, very well could win this one.
GL