North Alabama Lions @ Central Arkansas Bears
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 43 | 82 | |
CARK | 45 | 33 | 78 |
North Alabama defeats Central Arkansas 82-78
CONWAY, Ark. -- — Damien Forrest's 18 points helped North Alabama defeat Central Arkansas 82-78 on Friday night.
Forrest also had seven rebounds for the Lions (14-16, 8-8 Atlantic Sun Conference). Will Soucie scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds. KJ Johnson shot 2 for 7 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 10 of 11 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding six rebounds and five assists.
Elias Cato led the Bears (9-23, 5-11) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Central Arkansas also got 20 points from Tucker Anderson. Johannes Kirispuu also put up nine points and four assists.
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Game Information
Conway, AR
Referee:Nathan Bemis
Referee:Tucson Grigg
Referee:Cedric Coleman
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 5-0 | - | 11-5 |
| Queens University | 5-0 | - | 10-8 |
| Lipscomb | 4-1 | 1 | 11-7 |
| West Georgia | 3-2 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Central Arkansas | 3-2 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Stetson | 3-2 | 2 | 7-11 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 2-3 | 3 | 6-12 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-4 | 4 | 7-11 |
| North Alabama | 1-4 | 4 | 6-10 |
| Bellarmine | 1-4 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Jacksonville | 1-4 | 4 | 6-12 |
| North Florida | 1-4 | 4 | 3-15 |
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