- Matchup: Central Arkansas Bears vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Friday, the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-1) will go head-to-head with the Central Arkansas Bears (2-1) at Bud Walton Arena.
In their most recent game, the Central Arkansas Bears secured a dominant victory over Ecclesia College, finishing at 127-54. The Bears recorded 15 fouls, while Ecclesia College had 16. Central Arkansas managed to hit 7 of 25 three-point shots. Ecclesia College struggled at the free throw line, making only 3 of 9 attempts for a shooting percentage of 33.3%. On the boards, Ecclesia collected 17 rebounds (2 offensive and 15 defensive), without registering any blocks. They managed 8 assists and 8 steals during the game. Defensively, Central Arkansas allowed 38.6% shooting from the field, yielding 22 of 57 attempts. Additionally, they tallied 32 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and made 12 steals. The Bears dominated the rebounding battle with a total of 52 rebounds, 18 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, they converted 13 out of 24 attempts, achieving a 54.2% shooting rate. Overall, the Bears shot an impressive 61.8% from the field (47 of 76) and made 20 of their 43 three-point attempts.
Isaiah Templeton was a standout player in the match, finishing with 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting and dishing out 2 assists in 17 minutes of play, along with grabbing 4 rebounds.
With a season record of 2-1, Central Arkansas is averaging 90.7 points per game (ranked 63rd nationally) while shooting 50.0% from the field. The Bears are connecting at a rate of 38.2% from beyond the arc (42 of 110) and are making 63.6% of their free throws. As a collective unit, they average 43.3 rebounds per game and have registered 61 assists this season, placing 54th in Division 1 for assists. They are averaging 13.3 turnovers per contest while committing 17.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Bears are forcing 15.3 turnovers per game and drawing 18.7 fouls. They are limiting opponents to 26.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 121st in Division 1 for points allowed per game (67.0). The Bears’ defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.6% from the field (76 of 187) and have conceded an average of 33.3 rebounds per game, ranking 205th in assists allowed with 40 given up this season.
In their last match, the Arkansas Razorbacks achieved a 76-53 victory against Robert Morris. Arkansas recorded 28 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 rebounds for the game. They had 10 turnovers, while securing 5 steals. Robert Morris committed 18 fouls, resulting in 17 free-throw attempts for the Razorbacks, who converted 9 for a successful rate of 52.9%. From three-point range, Arkansas hit 5 out of 15 attempts (33.3%). Overall, the Razorbacks shot 50.0% from the field, making 31 of 62 attempts. Defensively, they allowed Robert Morris to hit 19 of 51 shots for a percentage of 37.3% and surrendered 29.6% from three-point distance (8 of 27). On the boards, Arkansas allowed Robert Morris just 19 rebounds total (3 offensive).
Billy Richmond III played a pivotal role for the Razorbacks, scoring 16 points during 30 minutes on the court and providing 4 assists. He shot 57.1% from the field, converting 8 of 14 attempts, while adding 4 rebounds.
Arkansas now holds a record of 2-1 for the season. Offensively, the Razorbacks are shooting 50.3% from the field, placing them 67th in Division 1. They have accumulated 254 points this season, averaging 84.7 points per game, and grabbing 41.3 rebounds per contest. They are assisting on 18.0 baskets per game, ranking 83rd in Division 1, while averaging 12.0 turnovers. The Razorbacks commit 15.7 fouls each game and are shooting 64.9% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive end, the Razorbacks rank 141st nationally, allowing 68.3 points per game. They force 14.3 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 41.4% from the floor (178th in the nation). Opponents have succeeded in 32.5% of their three-point attempts (26 of 80), and they are converting 68.6% of their free throws. The Razorbacks have given up 13.0 assists and 29.3 total rebounds per game, ranking 198th and 45th in these categories defensively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Central Arkansas
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