LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A festive night at the Jack Stephens Center will tip off with the Governor's I-40 Showdown game presented by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The Rivalry Day doubleheader begins at 6 p.m., when the Little Rock women host Central Arkansas, followed 30 minutes after the final buzzer by the men's game against Arkansas State.
A full lineup of promotions and recognitions is planned throughout the evening.
The night will feature a White Out, with the first 500 fans receiving a free white Trojans T-shirt. Students will enjoy free admission and free pizza, along with opportunities to participate in several contests, including the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Scratch-Off game during the men's game and a Chick-fil-A Half-Court Shot during the third quarter of the women's game. Crain Automotive will also sponsor a $20,000 half-court shot for students during the men's contest.
During the women's game, former Trojan standout Asriel Rolfe Nazario will be honored with her award for leading the NCAA in assist-to-turnover ratio in 2009-10.
Halftime of the men's game will include two major recognitions, as
Chastity Reed—Little Rock women's basketball assistant coach and the program's all-time leading scorer—and former men's star James Scott, the men's all-time leading scorer, will have banners raised in their honor.
Also at halftime, members of the Jack Stephens family will be recognized as the Trojans celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Jack Stephens Center.
The 2009-10 women's team that Reed was a member of will also be recognized during the men's game.
GAME INFO
Who: Little Rock (2-5) vs. Central Arkansas (6-2)
When: 6 p.m., Saturday, December 6
Where: Jack Stephens Center (5,600)
Radio: 106.7 Buz2 (Trey Schaap, pxp) Listen HERE.
Video: ESPN+ (Michael Westbrook, pxp; Shameka Christon, analyst) Watch HERE.
SERIES HISTORY
•The Sugar Bears lead the series 21-5.
COACH SPEAK
"We are looking forward to this game. It's always fun to play a rival and on a night that our programs are playing two in-state opponents, the crowd should be outstanding. It will also be fun to see
Chastity Reed being honored along with 2009-10 team."
TROJAN TIDBITS
•Forward
Jordan Holman continues to dominate. She poured in 23 points in a loss to UT Arlington Tuesday night. She's averaging 18.3 ppg
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Alaina Payne nearly pulled off a double-double with assists and rebounds Tuesday night. She totaled 8 points and 8 rebounds.
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Brenna Burk hit two quick three-pointers Tuesday night on her way to 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
SCOUTING THE SUGAR BEARS
•UCA is riding a five-game winning streak.
•The Sugar Bears totaled 24 steals and five blocks in a win over Hendrix in their most recent game. They also held the Warriors to 25% shooting from the field.
•Three players score in double figures for the Sugar Bears. Shae Littleford leads with way with 15.6 ppg.
