- Matchup: Central Arkansas Bears vs Queens Royals
- Event Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Curry Arena, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In the heart of Charlotte, the Queens Royals (12-9) are set to face off against the Central Arkansas Bears (10-10) at Curry Arena this Wednesday.
The Central Arkansas Bears recently triumphed over West Georgia, delivering a strong performance with an 86-65 victory. In terms of fouls, the Bears committed 15 compared to West Georgia’s 14. The Bears made 7 of 20 three-point attempts, while West Georgia hit 12 of 18 free throws for a shooting rate of 66.7%. West Georgia secured a total of 30 rebounds (8 offensive and 22 defensive) but failed to register a block. They assisted 9 times and recorded 2 steals during the match. Defensively, Central Arkansas allowed their rivals to shoot 48.9% from the field on 23 of 47 attempts. Furthermore, they tallied 21 assists while forcing 20 turnovers and making 12 steals. On the boards, they secured 16 total rebounds with 2 offensive. At the charity stripe, the Bears converted 8 of 11 attempts for a free throw percentage of 72.7%. Overall, Central Arkansas boasted a shooting percentage of 57.9% (33 of 57) and made 12 of 24 three-pointers.
Ty Robinson shone brightly in this contest. He shot an impressive 66.7% from the field, contributing 1 assist and grabbing 2 rebounds. In 29 minutes, he scored 22 points, converting 8 of 12 field goal attempts.
Currently, Central Arkansas holds a 10-10 record this season. They average 11.7 turnovers per game and commit roughly 15.9 personal fouls. The Bears pull down an average of 37.3 rebounds per game and have totaled 331 assists this season, ranking them 68th nationwide in assist totals. They shoot 32.9% from beyond the arc (209 of 636) and 68.4% from the free throw line. Offensively, they generate about 78.5 points per game (ranked 140th in the nation) while shooting 44.5% from the field.
Defensively, the Bears force 13.7 turnovers per game, but they also commit around 15.8 personal fouls. Their opponents shoot 32.1% from three-point range and the Bears rank 193rd for points per game allowed, allowing 73.9. Their defense permits a shooting percentage of 43.7% (520 of 1,191) and they concede an average of 35.6 rebounds per game as a unit. Presently, they rank 291st in college basketball for assists allowed, giving up a total of 307 this season.
In their latest appearance, the Queens Royals fell short against West Georgia, losing 74-66. The Royals secured 22 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards, amassing 33 rebounds overall. They committed 12 turnovers while achieving 6 steals in the game. West Georgia committed 16 fouls, allowing the Royals 17 free throw attempts, of which they converted 10 for a shooting percentage of 58.8%. From three-point territory, Queens made 8 of 20 attempts (40.0%). Overall, they shot 24 of 60 from the field (40.0%) while allowing West Georgia a shooting success rate of 45.6% (26 of 57). The Royals also yielded 34 rebounds to West Georgia (11 offensive).
Avantae Parker was a standout player for the Royals during this game, finishing with 20 points in 30 minutes of play alongside 2 assists and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% by making 7 of 11 attempts.
Queens currently holds a record of 12-9 this season. Offensively, they rank 80th in Division 1 with a 47.2% shooting percentage. They have scored a total of 1,753 points this season (averaging 83.5 points per game), while collecting 34.7 rebounds per match. They also average 16.0 assists (ranked 83rd in Division 1) and commit around 11.2 turnovers per game. The Royals are fouling 19.6 times per contest and shoot 73.9% from the free throw line.
On the defensive end, Queens ranks 351st in Division 1 for points allowed at 83.1 per game. They force 10.6 turnovers on average and have conceded a 46.5% shooting percentage from opponents, ranking 309th in the nation. The Royals allow 36.0% shooting from beyond the arc (187 of 519), and their opponents convert 71.8% of their free throw attempts. They surrender 14.7 assists and allow 35.4 total rebounds per game, ranking 274th and 231st in those respective categories.
Who will emerge victorious and cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Pick Central Arkansas
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