ALEXANDRIA, La. – The No. 5 Louisiana State University of Alexandria men's basketball team hosts Texas A&M-Texarkana before hitting the road to take on Jarvis Christian University.

"Texarkana is playing really good basketball," LSUA Head Coach Dimario Jackson said. "They play hard, their guard put pressure on the paint. We have to limit their paint touches and keep them off the offensive glass. We have to dictate the tempo of this game. Jarvis is super athletic with some good size inside. They have guys who can make open shots and are crafty with the basketball. It will be a tough road environment; however, our guys are ready!"

The Generals (14-1, 11-1 RRAC) are coming off a 109-75 victory over LSU Shreveport. This week's games against Texas A&M-Texarkana and Jarvis Christian officially marks the opening of the second half of the season.

SCOUTING TEXAS A&M-TEXARKANA
The Eagles are 10-4 overall with a 9-3 record in RRAC play. They are 3-2 on the road. The Eagles have won their last four games, including a 76-65 victory over North American on January 2 and a 62-56 win over Huston-Tillotson on Saturday, January 4.
 
Texarkana averages 78 points per game and is shooting 44.6 percent from the floor. They out rebound their opponents 34.7 to 36.3. The Eagles allow 72.1 points per game.
 
Deovaunta Williams leads the Eagles in scoring, averaging 16.1 points per game. He is shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and 43.5 percent from beyond the arc. Doreante Tucker chips in 9.3, while Rodney Mason II and Jakari Livingston both average eight points per game.
 
Daryl Houston leads Texas A&M-Texarkana in rebounding, hauling in 4.6 rebounds per game, while Raymond Moore averages 4.4.
 
The Generals are 7-4 all-time against the Eagles. They have won the last three match-ups and are 4-1 when playing in The Fort.
 
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 7, at The Fort.
 
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SCOUTING JARVIS CHRISTIAN
The Bulldogs are 5-8 overall and 5-5 in RRAC play. They have lost their last two games but are 4-2 when playing at home. Last week they fell to Texas A&M-Texarkana, 90-87, in triple overtime. They then went to overtime against North American and lost 74-66.
 
Jarvis Christian averages 70 points per game and is shooting 44 percent from the floor. They out rebound their opponents 37.1 to 35.6.
 
Jamari Robertson leads the Bulldogs offense, averaging 13.8 points per game. He is shooting 33.8 percent from the floor and 32.8 percent from deep. George Nwogu is also averaging double digits, recording 11.3 points per game. He is knocking down shots at a clip of 57.4 percent.
 
Nwogu leads the Bulldogs' rebounding efforts. He averages 8.8 boards per game. Damarcus Johnson Jr. (5.3) and Jorden Clark (5.0) round out the top three rebounders for Jarvis Christian.
 
The Generals are undefeated against the Bulldogs, posting a 20-0 record all-time. LSUA is 9-0 when playing in Hawkins.
 
Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, in Hawkins, Texas.
 
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FAN INFO
Game programs are available at The Fort, free of charge. Tickets for LSUA home games can be purchased HERE. The concessions experience at The Fort has been revamped and a new sound system has been installed in the arena.
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