LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — Southeast Missouri State used a decisive third quarter to beat Arkansas-Little Rock 71-62 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Jack Stephens Center. The Redhawks, who trailed by three at halftime, outscored the Trojans 22-11 in the third period to take control. Raissa Nsabua led Southeast Missouri State with 22 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Holman scored a game-high 23 points for Arkansas-Little Rock in the loss. The Redhawks dominated inside, scoring 50 points in the paint compared to 28 for the Trojans. The victory improved Southeast Missouri State to 10-17, while Arkansas-Little Rock fell to 14-14.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — Raissa Nsabua scored 22 points and Southeast Missouri State used a dominant third-quarter surge to overcome an early deficit and defeat Arkansas-Little Rock 71-62 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Jack Stephens Center. The Redhawks, who entered as significant underdogs, improved to 10-17 overall by sweeping the season series from the Trojans, who fell to 14-14. The victory was built on interior efficiency and a pivotal shift in momentum after halftime. Arkansas-Little Rock started strong, leveraging its home court to build an 18-14 lead after the first quarter. Jordan Holman, who led all scorers with 23 points for the Trojans, was active early, scoring seven in the opening period. The Trojans maintained their edge through the second quarter, taking a 35-34 lead into the locker room despite Southeast Missouri State’s Kearra Jones heating up for nine of her 13 points in the frame. The most important part of the game unfolded immediately after the break. Southeast Missouri State emerged from halftime with renewed defensive intensity and offensive purpose. The Redhawks opened the third quarter on a 15-4 run, seizing control of the game. They held Arkansas-Little Rock to just 11 points in the quarter on 4-of-17 shooting while forcing five turnovers. The Redhawks’ own offense, which had struggled from the perimeter all afternoon, relentlessly attacked the paint. They outscored the Trojans 22-11 in the period to take a 56-46 lead into the final quarter. Nsabua, a 5-foot-10 guard from Ottawa, Canada, was the catalyst. After a quiet first half, she scored 12 of her points in the second half, finishing with eight rebounds, two assists and a block. Her performance marked a dramatic return to form after scoring a combined 15 points in her previous three games. She consistently broke down the Trojan defense off the dribble, contributing to Southeast Missouri State’s overwhelming 50-28 advantage in points in the paint. The Redhawks’ offensive execution was markedly more efficient. They shot 49% from the field (27 of 55) and a near-perfect 94% from the free-throw line (16 of 17). They committed 13 turnovers but offset them by scoring 21 points off 14 Arkansas-Little Rock giveaways. The Trojans, meanwhile, could not find a consistent offensive rhythm, shooting just 37% (23 of 63) from the floor and 67% (12 of 18) from the line. Their offensive rating of 87.9 on 71 possessions paled in comparison to the Redhawks’ 110.8 on 64 trips. Arkansas-Little Rock made several pushes in the fourth quarter, closing to within six points on multiple occasions. A Holman 3-pointer with 7:41 to play cut the deficit to 54-48, and an Alaina Payne layup made it 58-52 with just over five minutes remaining. Each time, Southeast Missouri State had an answer, often from Nsabua or at the free-throw line, where they made 9 of 10 in the final period to seal the game. Jones provided crucial support for Southeast Missouri State with her 13 points and six rebounds in just 19 minutes. Ainaya Williams added 10 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Carmen Taylor and Da’Kariya Jackson each chipped in nine points. For Arkansas-Little Rock, Holman’s 23 points came on 9-of-22 shooting. Payne recorded a double-double with 11 points and eight rebounds, and Destinee Salgado added 12 points and eight boards. The Trojans won the offensive rebounding battle 15-12 but converted those into only 11 second-chance points. The win gives Southeast Missouri State its second consecutive victory following a three-game skid. They will host Tennessee State on Thursday. Arkansas-Little Rock, which had won three of its last four, looks to rebound at home against Morehead State, also on Thursday.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — The Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans will look to avenge a recent loss and solidify their winning record when they host the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball matchup Saturday at Jack Stephens Center. The Trojans (14-13) enter the contest with momentum, having won three of their last four, including a 65-57 victory over Tennessee-Martin on Thursday. They will be fueled by the memory of a 67-57 loss at Southeast Missouri State just one month ago, on Jan. 22. Jordan Holman has been a force for Little Rock, averaging 18.1 points over her last eight games. She is coming off a 22-point, 39-minute performance and recorded a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds in a win over SIU Edwardsville on Feb. 7. Her consistency will be key against a Redhawks defense that held her to a season-low eight points in their January meeting. Southeast Missouri State (9-17) snapped a four-game skid with a 62-52 road win at Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday. Guard Lexi McCully led the way with 18 points in that victory and is averaging 10.1 points per game over her last seven contests. The Redhawks will need another strong outing from her to sweep the season series. Despite their sub-.500 record, the Redhawks have proven capable, with their January win over Little Rock highlighting their potential. The Trojans, however, have been stronger at home, boasting a 9-4 record in Little Rock compared to a 5-9 mark on the road. This game represents a critical opportunity for Little Rock to climb above .500 in conference play and gain momentum for the final stretch. For Southeast Missouri, it is a chance to build on its recent win and demonstrate the form that produced the earlier upset. Tipoff is set for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.