The University of Arkansas at Little Rock women's basketball team could not overcome a tough start, dropping its sixth consecutive game 53-47 to Kansas State on Saturday at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.
The Trojans (2-6) were outscored 18-7 in the first quarter and trailed by as many as 18 in the second quarter. UALR cut Kansas State's lead to 46-45 when junior point guard Sydney Chastain buried a three-pointer with 1:46 remaining.
The Wildcats (7-2) did not score a field goal in the final 7:45, with their final eight points coming from the free-throw line.