COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Brandon Muntu scored 26 points to lead Tennessee Tech to an 87-77 men’s basketball victory over Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday at Eblen Center.

The Golden Eagles improved to 8-14 overall. The Trojans fell to 9-13.

Tennessee Tech led 40-35 at halftime and maintained its advantage throughout the second half. Muntu, a guard from Calgary, Canada, was the game’s high scorer. Mekhi Cameron added 17 points for the Golden Eagles.

Braxton Bayless led Arkansas-Little Rock with 24 points. Truman Claytor contributed 16 points for the Trojans.

Arkansas-Little Rock held advantages in points in the paint and points off turnovers, but Tennessee Tech’s shooting proved decisive. Attendance was 1,101.