Trojans aim to extend win streak over SEMO during Saturday conference clash

The Little Rock women's basketball team will attempt to win its fifth straight game against Southeast Missouri when the Trojans welcome SEMO to the Jack Stephens Center for a Saturday afternoon conference clash. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 pm and the game can be streamed on ESPN+ or heard locally on Sports Animal 920 AM.
 
THE MATCHUP
Little Rock (6-12, 5-2 OVC) and SEMO (6-12, 3-4 OVC) meet for the first time this season with the Trojans owning a 5-2 record in the all-time series, with a four-game win streak dating back to the 2009 season. Little Rock won all three meetings last season, including one in the OVC Tournament. The Trojans have won four of their last five games this season and six of eight. SEMO has won two of its last three but is just 1-9 on the road this year.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Little Rock needed a fourth quarter rally on Thursday to beat Lindenwood, 50-45 at the Jack Stephens Center. It was the first win for the Trojans when trailing after three periods. The 45 points allowed is also the lowest point total surrendered by Little Rock in a game this season. Faith Lee scored 18 of her game-high 24 points in the second half and the Trojans outscored Lindenwood 18-8 in the final period. Jayla Brooks was also in double figures with 10 points.
 
A LOOK AT THE REDHAWKS
In conference play, SEMO ranks ninth in scoring offense (63.6) and sixth in scoring defense (66.9). The Redhawks are ninth in field goal percentage, hitting shots at just a 39 percent clip. They rank dead last in three-point percentage at 22.2 percent. Defensively SEMO ranks third in steals while coming in third in turnover margin. Individually, Alecia Doyle is tied for 10^th in scoring (14.1) and Kiyley Flowers is fifth in assists (4.3) while leading the league in steals (3.1).