Southeast Missouri State defeats Little Rock 70-65

Luke Almodovar scores 13 points to lead Redhawks over Trojans

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defeated the Little Rock Trojans 70-65 on Thursday, led by 13 points from Luke Almodovar.

Why it matters

This college basketball matchup between two mid-major programs in the Midwest region highlights the competitive nature of Division I basketball outside of the major conferences.

The details

The Redhawks were able to pull out the victory over the Trojans thanks to a strong performance from Almodovar, who scored a team-high 13 points. The win improves Southeast Missouri State's record on the season.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Luke Almodovar

A player for the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks who scored a team-high 13 points in the victory over Little Rock.

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The takeaway

This win for Southeast Missouri State demonstrates the depth of talent in college basketball outside of the power conferences, as mid-major programs continue to compete at a high level.