Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Central Arkansas Bears
Lewis leads Abilene Christian over Central Arkansas 67-55
CONWAY, Ark. -- Jaren Lewis had 16 points and nine rebounds and Jaylen Franklin posted 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds as Abilene Christian beat Central Arkansas 67-55 on Saturday.
Payten Ricks had 11 points for Abilene Christian (23-6, 12-4 Southland Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive road victory.
Thatch Unruh had 17 points for the Bears (11-18, 6-10). Tanner Schmit added 15 points. Hayden Koval had 8 points and six blocks.
The Wildcats improved to 2-0 against the Bears this season. Abilene Christian defeated Central Arkansas 79-56 on Jan. 26.
Abilene Christian takes on Stephen F. Austin at home on Wednesday. Central Arkansas plays Sam Houston State on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Conway, AR
Referee:Jason Barth
Referee:Luke Chittum
Referee:Daniel Brown
2025-26 Standings
| Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 14-4 | - | 25-9 |
| California Baptist | 13-5 | 1 | 25-9 |
| Utah Tech | 11-7 | 3 | 19-15 |
| UT Arlington | 9-9 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Southern Utah | 6-12 | 8 | 10-22 |
| Tarleton State | 5-13 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Abilene Christian | 5-13 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Atlantic Sun ConferenceAtlantic Sun 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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