CONWAY, Ark. — Central Arkansas (13-10, 8-2 ASUN) defeated North Alabama (7-14, 2-8 ASUN) 81-60 on Wednesday night at the Farris Center. This victory marked the Bears' sixth consecutive win. The Bears outscored the Lions 41-21 in the second half, with a notable contribution of 31 points from the bench.
The game began with a quick exchange of scores as North Alabama's Corneilous Williams opened with a layup, followed by a 3-pointer from Central Arkansas'
Ty Robinson at the 19:05 mark. Central Arkansas gained momentum with
Luke Moore assisting
Javion Guy-King for a three-pointer at 17:26, contributing to a 9-4 lead. Moore, who registered an impressive 7 assists, exceeded his season average of 3.55, playing a crucial role in the Bears' ball distribution. North Alabama's Donte Bacchus responded with a layup at 16:04, keeping the contest tight. As the final minute approached, Dallas Howell's layup gave the Lions a 39-36 edge, but the Bears answered back with layups from
Camren Hunter and
Tyler Lee, securing a 40-39 lead by the end of the half.
Central Arkansas surged ahead in the second half, opening with a 9-0 run sparked by Hunter's layup at 19:06, assisted by Moore. Moore also hit a three-pointer, extending the lead to 45-41 at the 18:31 mark. The Bears maintained their momentum with a 15-7 run, including a fast-break layup by Moore at 14:28, pushing the score to 56-48. Their offensive skill was further highlighted by making 14 three-point field goals, surpassing their season average of 10.8. The Bears also recorded at least 19 assists for the second consecutive game. A late 3-pointer by Harrison Beauchamp expanded the lead further, securing a confident 81-60 victory for the Bears over the Lions.
Luke Moore
- 15 points
- 7 assists
- 2 steals
Ty Robinson
- 12 points
- 3 steals
- 7 rebounds
Cole McCormick
- 14 points
- 6/10 field goals made
Javion Guy-King
- 12 points
- 4/7 three-pointers made
- 4 rebounds
Looking ahead, the Bears will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to face Lipscomb on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m.
