LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state's premier women's non-conference matchup of the year takes place on
Joe Foley Court at the Jack Stephens Center Sunday when Little Rock hosts the Razorbacks in a 1 p.m. tip-off.
Sunday's contest marks the most anticipated non-conference women's game to take place in the state of Arkansas this year when the two best programs in the state meet head-to-head on the hardwood. Arkansas visits the Jack Stephens Center for just the second time and holds the distinction as being the only in-state foe to have ever won in the arena.
The game will be aired live on ESPN+ with James Westling (play-by-play) and Dorian Craft (analyst) calling the action while Trey Schaap will have the call on the Little Rock Sports Network (920 AM The Sports Animal).
Series History
Trojans vs. Arkansas: UA leads, 4-0
Five Things to Know
- Quite the Introduction
Jaiyah Harris-Smith made quite the introduction to Trojan fans in the season opener on Nov. 10 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff as the guard erupted for 11 rebounds, six assists and seven points in Little Rock's 60-56 win over the Golden Lions. Her 11 rebounds ranks 40th in the nation early on this year while her six assists ranks 45th nationally.
- Call Her a Server...
... because she can dish it out. Entering Sunday's matchup against the Hogs, Jaiyah Harris-Smith ranks 20th in the country and second in the Ohio Valley Conference in assists per game, averaging 6.5 dishes per contest.
- She's Not the Only One
Little Rock enters this game with a 65.8% assisted shot rate, a mark that ranks 33rd in the nation and ranks fourth in the OVC, behind Southern Indiana (70.0%, 13th nationally), Tennessee Tech (66.2%, 30th) and Eastern Illinois (66.0%, 32nd). The assisted shot rate is the percentage of field goals made by a team that were assisted.
- You've Gotta Have Faith
George Michael knew and if you haven't been paying attention then maybe you'd know too. Little Rock freshman Faith Lee has found her groove early on, currently shooting 66.7% from the floor. That mark leads the OVC and ranks 35th in the nation.
- Stop Us If You've Heard This Before
But the Trojans lead the league in scoring defense. Entering this game, Little Rock ranks 84th nationally and first in the Ohio Valley Conference by limiting opponents to 57.0 points per game. The next best OVC team, Eastern Illinois, ranks 132nd in the country and is allowing an average of 61.0 ppg.
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