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
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |