CONWAY, Ark. — The University of Central Arkansas women's basketball team will battle the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on Friday at the Farris Center. The Sugar Bears won the meeting earlier in the season, 74-70.
 
Jalisa Outlaw leads the Sugar Bears with 14.2 points per game, including a career-high 22 points against No. 13 Arkansas. Outlaw was an honorable mention selection for the Southland Player of the Week for her performance against No. 13 Arkansas. Lucy Ibeh is averaging 9.0 points per game and leads UCA with 7.2 rebounds per game. Ibeh is currently tied for 33rd in the NCAA with 14 steals and is tied for sixth in the Southland. Tori Lasker is averaging 2.8 assists per game and leads the team. Savanna Walker and Lasker are tied for a team-high 11 assists. Ibeh leads the team with 36 rebounds, while Briana Trigg has 34 rebounds.
 
Friday marks the 36th meeting between UCA and UAPB. The Sugar Bears lead the series 23-12. After the matchup earlier this season, UCA has won nine of the last 11 meetings. Kaila Walker posted a game-high 22 points for UAPB, while Outlaw led UCA with 20 points.
 
The Lady Lions enter Friday's contest 1-2 on the season. Khadijah Brown leads UAPB with 22.0 points per game, but has only appeared in one game. Kaila Walker is averaging 14.3 points per game. Trasity Totten and Joyce Kennerson are both averaging 14.0 points per game. ShiCoriya Orr has averaged 12.0 points per game, while Tyler Pyburn has averaged 11.0 points per game. Defensively, Nissa Sam-Grant leads the team with six blocked shots and leads the team with 20 rebounds.
 
Admission to tomorrow's game will be free, but there will be limited attendance. If you purchased a ticket to tomorrow's contest please contact the UCA Ticket Office about a refund. UCA's clear bag policy and mask policy are still in place. Gates open an hour before tip at 4 p.m.
 
Sugar Bear fans, be sure to stop by the table at the main entrance for the Newk's Eatery Early Arrival gift. The first 50 fans in attendance will receive a voucher for a buy one entree', get one free. Newk's Eatery is a proud partner of UCA Athletics.
 
Live stats, video, and audio will be provided by using the links below. Radio broadcast will begin 15 minutes prior to tip. The game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. tip.
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