MACOMB, Ill. (Interstat) — Arkansas-Little Rock led from start to finish in a 77-58 men’s college basketball victory over Western Illinois on Thursday night at Western Hall.

The Trojans built a 35-24 halftime lead and never relented, sweeping the season series. Johnathan Lawson posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists for Arkansas-Little Rock. Braxton Bayless added 14 points and Cameron Wallace scored 16.

Lucas Lorenzen led Western Illinois with 19 points. The Leathernecks struggled offensively, shooting 37.9% from the field and committing nine turnovers. Arkansas-Little Rock improved to 10-16 overall, while Western Illinois fell to 5-22. Attendance was 561.