Bennett, Central Arkansas beat D-III Hendrix 99-73
CONWAY, Ark. -- Khaleem Bennett had 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting and DeAndre Jones scored 17 to help Central Arkansas beat D-III Hendrix 99-73 on Thursday night.
Thatch Unruh added 13 points and 11 rebounds and Hayden Koval scored 12 for Central Arkansas (1-1).
Seth Stanley scored 13 points in the first 13 minutes and Jack Eaton's free throw trimmed the Warriors' deficit to 28-24 with 7:15 left in the first half. Unruh converted a 3-point play and then made a layup to cap an 11-4 spurt that gave the Bears a 12-point lead about five minutes later. Hendrix trailed by at least nine the rest of the way.
Jones hit a 3-pointer and then assisted on a dunk by Koval before Bennett's layup gave Central Arkansas a 20-point lead with 9:38 to play.
Stanley finished with 16 points, including three 3s, and Alex Conrad scored 12 for the Warriors.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Malham
- Blake Thomas
- Jake Young
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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