ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Interstat) — Arkansas-Little Rock built a halftime lead and held off Lindenwood for an 82-74 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Robert F. Hyland Performance Arena.

The Trojans led 37-31 at halftime and outscored the Lions 45-43 after intermission to secure the Ohio Valley Conference win. Lindenwood, a pregame favorite, could not overcome the deficit despite the home-court advantage.

The victory improved Arkansas-Little Rock’s record to 7-10. Lindenwood fell to 10-7. Attendance was 1,016.