Preview: Arkansas-Little Rock at Tennessee-Martin Women’s Basketball

MARTIN, Tenn. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum in the final stretch of the conference schedule will meet Tuesday when the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks host the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game at Skyhawk Arena.

Both teams enter with identical 10-win records overall, though Tennessee-Martin (10-9) holds a slightly better winning percentage than Arkansas-Little Rock (10-11). Each is coming off a decisive road loss this past Saturday, looking to rebound quickly.

The Skyhawks fell 80-54 at Western Illinois, a game in which guard Kenley McCarn led the team with 12 points in 25 minutes. McCarn has been a consistent offensive force for UT-Martin, highlighted by a 40-point outburst in a win over Lindenwood on Jan. 17. She has scored in double figures in six consecutive games, averaging 18.3 points per contest during that stretch, and will be the primary focus of the Trojan defense.

Arkansas-Little Rock is looking to recover from a 72-47 defeat at Tennessee Tech. In that game, forward Taelor Coxford provided a bright spot off the bench with a team-high seven points and five rebounds in 19 minutes. Coxford’s recent play, including a season-high 19 minutes against Tennessee Tech, suggests an increased role for the Trojans as they search for more consistent scoring.

The Trojans have struggled offensively, failing to reach 50 points in three of their last five games. Their path to victory likely depends on a defensive effort to contain McCarn and the Skyhawks’ attack, while finding more production from a lineup that has seen leading scorers shift from game to game.

Tennessee-Martin has shown resilience at home this season, including a thrilling double-overtime victory over Western Illinois on New Year’s Day. Protecting their home court will be crucial as they navigate a packed February schedule.

This contest is the first of a regular-season series between the two programs, with the rematch scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, in Little Rock.

Tip-off is set for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Martin.