LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Interstat) — Southeast Missouri State held off Arkansas-Little Rock for a 70-65 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Jack Stephens Center. The Redhawks, who led 30-32 at halftime, used a 40-point second half to sweep the season series from the Trojans.

Johnathan Lawson led Arkansas-Little Rock with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. Kachi Nzeh added 16 points. Marqueas Bell paced a balanced Southeast Missouri attack with 12 points and six rebounds. Braxton Stacker grabbed nine rebounds.

The win improved Southeast Missouri State to 18-11. Arkansas-Little Rock fell to 11-18. Announced attendance was 3,270.