MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans snapped a two-game skid and leveled their season record with a methodical 68-53 victory over the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Tuesday night at Skyhawk Arena.

In a contest where offensive execution was at a premium, the Trojans used a dominant performance on the glass and superior three-point shooting to pull away in the second half and hand the Skyhawks a decisive home loss in front of 893 spectators. The win improved Arkansas-Little Rock to 11-11 overall, while Tennessee-Martin fell to an even 10-10.

The game’s pivotal sequence arrived late in the third quarter, transforming a narrow contest into a comfortable Trojan lead. With Arkansas-Little Rock holding a 42-39 advantage and just under four minutes remaining in the period, the Trojans embarked on a 9-0 run that effectively sealed the outcome. The surge was fueled by defensive stops and efficient offense, culminating in a Jordan Holman three-pointer assisted by Brenna Burk with 54 seconds left in the quarter, pushing the lead to 51-39.

Tennessee-Martin, which had been projected as a significant favorite by advanced metrics, never recovered. The Skyhawks were held to just nine points in the final quarter, shooting 3 of 15 from the field as the Trojans continued to extend their lead.

Arkansas-Little Rock’s success was built on a foundation of rebounding and perimeter accuracy. The Trojans outrebounded the Skyhawks 44-31, with a staggering 15 offensive boards leading to 13 second-chance points. From beyond the arc, Arkansas-Little Rock shot a sharp 10 for 21, a 47.6% clip that starkly contrasted with Tennessee-Martin’s 7-for-27 struggle from deep.

Brenna Burk led all scorers with 17 points for the Trojans, connecting on 5 of 11 three-point attempts in 37 minutes of action. Jordan Holman provided crucial support with 16 points and a game-high six assists. The duo combined for seven of the team’s ten three-pointers. Alaina Payne added 11 points and a team-best eight rebounds.

Tennessee-Martin was led by Zakheria Thompson’s 13 points off the bench, all scored in the first half. Sidni Middleton and Brittani Wells each contributed 11 points, while Grace Billington added 10. The Skyhawks were efficient from the free-throw line, making 10 of 11 attempts, but their 32.7% shooting from the field and 25.9% from three-point range proved insurmountable.

The first half was a back-and-forth affair defined by runs. Arkansas-Little Rock opened the game with a Burk three-pointer and led 16-13 after one quarter. Tennessee-Martin responded in the second, briefly taking a 21-20 lead following a three-pointer from Kenley McCarn. The Trojans closed the half strong, however, with Burk hitting another three to cap a 7-2 spurt and send her team into the locker room with a 32-30 edge.

The third quarter saw the Trojans begin to create separation, outscoring the Skyhawks 18-14 before launching the decisive run to end the period. The defensive intensity carried into the fourth, where Arkansas-Little Rock limited Tennessee-Martin to just three field goals.

The victory marked a bounce-back performance for Arkansas-Little Rock, which had suffered a 72-47 road loss to Tennessee Tech just three days prior. For Tennessee-Martin, the loss continued a pattern of inconsistency, falling after a 62-46 win over Eastern Illinois last Thursday.

Arkansas-Little Rock returns home to host Lindenwood on Thursday. Tennessee-Martin will also be at home Thursday, facing Southern Indiana. The two teams are scheduled for a rematch in Little Rock on Feb. 19.