North Alabama Lions @ Central Arkansas Bears
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 ConferenceASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 15-3 | - | 22-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 15-3 | - | 22-12 |
| Queens University | 13-5 | 2 | 21-14 |
| Lipscomb | 12-6 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-10 | 7 | 16-18 |
| West Georgia | 8-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Bellarmine | 7-11 | 8 | 13-19 |
| Jacksonville | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Stetson | 7-11 | 8 | 12-21 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 7-11 | 8 | 11-21 |
| North Florida | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| North Alabama | 4-14 | 11 | 9-21 |
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