Nowell scores 20 to lead UALR past Southwest Baptist 77-59
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Markquis Nowell had 20 points as Arkansas-Little Rock defeated Southwest Baptist 77-59 on Thursday night.
Ben Coupet Jr. had 18 points and seven rebounds for Arkansas-Little Rock (2-1). Kris Bankston added 13 points. Ruot Monyyong had 10 points and eight rebounds for the home team.
Joe Miller had 18 points and six rebounds for the Bearcats. Brady Smith added 15 points. Quinn Nelson had 10 points.
Arkansas-Little Rock plays Central Arkansas on the road on Sunday.
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2019-2020 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 14-4 | - | 20-9 |
| Texas State | 12-6 | 2 | 19-10 |
| Georgia State | 11-7 | 3 | 18-11 |
| South Alabama | 11-7 | 3 | 18-11 |
| Georgia Southern | 11-7 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Appalachian State | 10-8 | 4 | 16-13 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 13-16 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-11 | 7 | 14-15 |
| Lafayette | 7-11 | 7 | 12-17 |
| Arkansas St | 7-12 | 7.5 | 15-15 |
| Troy | 5-13 | 9 | 9-20 |
| UL Monroe | 5-14 | 9.5 | 9-19 |