Tabler scores 16 points as Wright State tops Arkansas-Little Rock 69-47 for second win in row

Wright State beats Arkansas-Little Rock 69-47

FAIRBORN, Ohio — Troy Tabler scored 16 points and Wright State won its second game in a row, 69-47 over Arkansas-Little Rock on Tuesday night.

The Raiders (8-4) jumped out to a 17-0 lead and led 21-1 before the Trojans made their first field goal with 9:37 to play in the first half. The Trojans committed seven turnovers and had two shots blocked during that span.

Wright State held the Trojans to 31 percent shooting (13-for-42) and forced 22 turnovers in the game, including 10 steals. Vaughn Duggins had four steals and four assists.

The Raiders’ biggest lead of the game was 26 points at 63-37 with 5:14 to play.

The Trojans (4-9) lost their fourth straight game for the first time since February 2006. It was their seventh straight road loss, the longest road losing streak since dropping eight in a row eight years ago.

Alex Garcia-Mendoza led the Trojans with 21 points.