West Virginia is set to host Little Rock in a nonconference basketball game on Tuesday night at Hope Coliseum. This matchup is an opportunity for both teams to strengthen their early season performances. The game will commence at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. A radio broadcast will be available through the Mountaineer Sports Network, starting at 6 p.m.
Previous Performances and Key Players
Little Rock comes into this game after a recent 90-78 loss to Arkansas State. In that match, senior guard Johnathan Lawson stood out by scoring a career-high 33 points. He hit 13 of 19 shots and made 6 of 9 attempts from beyond the arc. This season, Lawson is leading the Trojans with 22 three-pointers and averaging 14.4 points per game.
- Johnathan Lawson: 33 points against Arkansas State, 14.4 points per game for the season.
- Kachi Nzeh: 6-foot-8 forward, scored 30 points against Arkansas State, averaging 10 points per game.
- Cameron Wallace: Averaging 10.8 points per game.
West Virginia’s defense will need to focus on Lawson, especially after the recent performance against Wake Forest where Juke Harris scored 28 points against them.
Team Statistics
Little Rock has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 78.8 points per game while only scoring 66.1 points themselves. They currently face challenges, illustrated by their -2 rebound margin and a free-throw shooting percentage of 56.2% for the season. So far, the Trojans have secured only two victories, defeating Arkansas Baptist and Ball State this year.
Mountaineers’ Context
West Virginia enters this game with a record of 7-3, having won all seven of their home games at the Coliseum this season. Honor Huff leads WVU with an average of 16.6 points per game. Other contributing players include Chance Moore and Brenen Lorient, who are averaging 12 and 10.5 points, respectively.
Ticket Information
For fans interested in attending, the Mountaineer Ticket Office is continuing its $5 Black Friday/Cyber Monday ticket special for this matchup. Regular tickets are also available starting at $15.
This game marks Little Rock’s inaugural visit to Morgantown, adding additional excitement to the evening.
