Central Arkansas Bears @ Western Illinois Leathernecks
Myers scores 18, Western Illinois beats Central Arkansas 63-61
MACOMB, Ill. -- — Ryan Myers had 18 points including two free throws with a second to go in Western Illinois' 63-61 victory against Central Arkansas on Saturday.
Myers shot 6 for 23 (4 for 16 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Leathernecks (2-2). Sean Smith added 17 points while shooting 6 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds and five steals. Tay Knox had nine points and finished 4 of 4 from the floor.
Layne Taylor led the Bears (1-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and six rebounds. Central Arkansas also got 13 points and four assists from Brayden Fagbemi. Nehemiah Turner had six points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Macomb, IL
Referee:Steve Honacki
Referee:Cody Crum
Referee:Ron Grenbacher
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 |
| Ohio Valley ConferenceOhio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State | 15-5 | - | 23-10 |
| Morehead State | 15-5 | - | 20-13 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 14-6 | 1 | 20-13 |
| UT Martin | 13-7 | 2 | 22-11 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 12-8 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Lindenwood | 11-9 | 4 | 18-15 |
| Little Rock | 9-11 | 6 | 12-20 |
| Tennessee Tech | 8-12 | 7 | 13-18 |
| Eastern Illinois | 8-12 | 7 | 13-20 |
| Southern Indiana | 4-16 | 11 | 7-23 |
| Western Illinois | 1-19 | 14 | 5-26 |
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