JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (21-11, 15-3 ASUN) secured a decisive 86-73 victory over Bellarmine (13-19, 7-11 ASUN) on Friday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears' win in this quarterfinal match sets them up for a semifinal showdown tomorrow against either FGCU or Lipscomb. The team dominated from beyond the arc, making 13 of 26 three-point attempts. Team leader Camren Hunter had a great performance scoring 31 points.

Central Arkansas opened play with strong defensive efforts, leading to multiple turnovers by Bellarmine. Early on, Camren Hunter's layup at the 16:03 mark put the home team ahead 7-3. The Bears maintained their momentum with efficient shooting, including a three-pointer by Hunter at 15:28, extending the lead to 10-5. Central Arkansas capitalized on Bellarmine's turnovers and fouls, with Truman Byrne's tip-in at 2:29 pushing the lead to 43-27. Bellarmine's Jack Karasinski hit a late three-pointer with one second remaining, but Central Arkansas ended the first half with a 48-34 advantage.

Central Arkansas capitalized on a strong start to the second half, with Ty Robinson hitting a three-pointer just 16 seconds in, assisted by Hunter, to extend the lead. Luke Moore provided key assists, including a pass to Robinson for another three-pointer at the 17:39 mark. Bellarmine's Brian Waddell responded with consistent free-throw shooting, but Central Arkansas maintained control with Hunter's layup and subsequent free throw at 6:42, pushing the score to 77-58. Despite Bellarmine's efforts, including a late three-pointer by Sam Donald, Central Arkansas held firm to secure an 86-73 victory.

Camren Hunter  
- 31 points  
- 12/16 field goals made  
- 4/6 three-pointers made  

Luke Moore  
- 14 points  
- 7 assists  
- 3/4 three-pointers made  

Harrison Beauchamp  
- 12 points  
- 4/6 field goals made  
- 3 assists  

Ty Robinson  
- 12 points  
- 5/8 field goals made  
- 2 steals  

Next up, the Bears will play in the ASUN Championship Semifinals tomorrow, Saturday, March 7th at 4:00 p.m.