Trojans Sweep Tennessee Road Trip with Big Win at Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Little Rock women's basketball had a competitive third and fourth quarter, with four Trojans in double-figures, in 67-63 win over Tennessee State.

Faith Lee had another exceptional night with 23 points; her eleventh double-figure game of the season. Jordan Holman posted 18 points and four rebounds. Emerald Parker chipped in 12 points and eight rebounds, and Sug Williams had 10 points and seven rebounds.
 
The Trojans were down majority of the afternoon but found a third quarter push with 4:10 left to go. With Jayla Brookspicking TSU's pocket and Sug Williams with a layup and free throw, Trojans got their first lead of the day. It was back and forth for the rest of the third, ending the quarter tied at 55. 
 
The Trojans got the first hit in the fourth quarter when Faith Lee made two free throws after a foul from Saniah Parker. Jayla Brooks got on the board with a layup with 5:43 left to go, after Jordan Holman's defensive rebound.
 
The Trojans and Tigers were neck and neck through the fourth, with three tied scores at 59, 61, and 63.
 
Little Rock finally took the lead back at the 1:46 mark, when Emerald Parker dominated in the paint with a rebound and putback off Jordan Holman's shot. Faith Lee put the nail in the coffin with a jumper and free throws made, ending the game with a Trojan win.
 
The Trojans defense was on fire in the second half of game play, holding the Tigers to just 20% shooting in the fourth.
 
Little Rock forced 23 turnovers, scoring 23 points from those turnovers, and made 19 of 21 free throws to seal the deal.
 
Tennessee State was led by Somah Kamara with 19 points and Saniah Parker with 14 points. Lyric Cole was a big help for the Tigers with 11 points and 11 rebounds but ultimately left the game in the fourth quarter due to injury.
 
The Trojans now look forward to two games at home, starting Thursday against Morehead State (6-8, 1-3), then facing Southern Indiana (11-4, 3-1) on Saturday.