LITTLE ROCK - Little Rock begins its quest for a Sun Belt tournament title Friday evening in Pensacola, Florida, facing Appalachian State in the opening round. The Trojans and Mountaineers will tip at 7:30 p.m. at Hartsell Arena on the campus of Pensacola State College with the game streaming on ESPN+, called by Matt Schumacker and Ben Brust. Trojan Hall of Famer Ray Tucker will call the action on 106.7 FM The Buz2, getting underway at 7:10 p.m.
GAME STORYLINES
• Little Rock competes in its first postseason game since 2018, a 93-64 loss to Appalachian State in the first round in New Orleans.