LITTLE ROCK – It's postseason rematch time in Little Rock, as the Trojan women's basketball team is set to take on 2016 Postseason WNIT opponent Saint Louis at the Jack Stephens Center on Saturday afternoon.
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Saturday's game will be a part of Family Day at the Jack Stephens Center. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase the Family Four Pack of tickets that includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four drinks for just $40. The game will also feature Kids Zone entertainment for young children.
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Little Rock is coming off a game of two halves against No. 25 Texas A&M on Wednesday. The Trojans played staunch defense in the first half, holding the Aggies to just seven made field goals. Little Rock led 21-20 at halftime, but Texas A&M controlled the second half to eventually win by double figures.
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Kaitlyn Pratt picked up her 500th career rebound in that game, and she led the Trojans with 16 points and eight boards. She also tied a career high with eight made free throws in the contest. Sophomore
Kiara Scott scored her first career points on a shot from downtown, and
Monique Townson had eight points to finish second on the Little Rock roster.
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Despite the loss on Wednesday, the Trojans will look to defend their home court where they are historically strong. The Trojans have over 100 more wins than losses at the Jack Stephens Center since 2004.
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Saint Louis comes into Saturday's contest incredibly hot, going 5-0 so far this season. The Billikens were picked to win the Atlantic 10 Conference in the league's preseason coaches' poll, and three players on the roster are scoring in double figures. Saint Louis is currently receiving votes in the national AP Poll and Coaches Poll.
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Little Rock and Saint Louis played last year in the 2016 WNIT with the Billikens eking out a 70-69 victory. The Trojans missed a potential game-winning shot as the buzzer sounded, ending their season in the WNIT First Round.
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TIP OFF
- Little Rock held strong against No. 25 Texas A&M for the first half on Wednesday, leading the Aggies by one heading into the break. But Texas A&M played a dominant third quarter and eventually won the game easily.
- Kaitlyn Pratt was the Trojans' leading scorer with 16 points and leading rebounder with 8 on Wednesday. She is now the ninth Trojan ever to reach 500 career rebounds.
- Kiara Scott scored her first career points on Wednesday, a 3-pointer.
- Saint Louis will be the Trojans' fourth opponent in six games this year to make the NCAA or WNIT Postseason last year.
- Saturday's game will be a rematch of the 2016 WNIT First Round game.
- The Billikens are 2-0 all-time against the Trojans.
