Four Trojans Reach Double Figures as Little Rock Holds Off Tennessee State

NASHVILLE – Angelique Francis scored a season-high 14 points and nearly claimed a double-double as she grabbed nine rebounds as Little Rock held off Tennessee State in a 64-57 win at the Gentry Center in Nashville Saturday afternoon.
 
The win, moving Little Rock (5-8) to 2-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play, marks the Trojans' first 2-0 start in league competition since the 2018-19 season.
 
Sali Kourouma led the Trojans with 15 points while Nikki Metcalfe scored 12 points and Faith Lee added 10 more.
 
Tied 27-27 at halftime, Little Rock had a scoring outburst in the third quarter with 20 points in the period, eight of which came from Francis. Metcalfe and Kourouma added four each in the frame.
 
Tennessee State (5-8, 0-2 OVC) got as close as three with a 56-53 deficit with 4:28 to play but could not get any closer as the Trojans responded with a quick 4-0 run and extended their lead out to nine at 64-57 before TSU added one last layup before time expired.
 
The Lady Tigers were led by Erica Haynes-Overton's 22 points, 13 of which came from the free throw line. TSU received the benefit of 26 free throw attempts courtesy of 21 fouls called in Little Rock while the Trojans only made 16 free throw attempts.
 
Little Rock held a commanding 33-21 advantage in rebounds and forced 20 turnovers from the Lady Tigers.
 
The Trojans shot a season-high 52% from the floor and converted 75% of their free throw attempts. Tennessee State shot 40% from the field.
 
Little Rock returns home to host Lindenwood on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
 
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