Central Arkansas Bears @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CARK | 38 | 35 | 73 |
EIU | 37 | 33 | 70 |
Anderson scores 22 in Central Arkansas' 73-70 victory against Eastern Illinois
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- — Ubongabasi Etim scored at the basket in the final minute to put Central Arkansas in front and Johannes Kirsipuu added two free throws with four seconds left to earn Central Arkansas a 73-70 win over Eastern Illinois Sunday night.
Tucker Anderson led the Sugar Bears (3-9) with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. Daniel Sofield was 5 of 10 shooting (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 14 points. Kirispuu was 3 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Nakyel Shelton led the Panthers (5-6) in scoring, finishing with 22 points and nine rebounds. Corey Swayer Jr. added 12 points and two steals for Eastern Illinois. Dan Luers also had eight points.
NEXT UP
Central Arkansas next plays Wednesday against Western Illinois at home, and Eastern Illinois will host Blackburn on Sunday.
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Game Information
Charleston, IL
Referee:Chris Hudson
Referee:Chris Fuller
Referee:Drew Larson
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN 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 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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