- Matchup: Central Arkansas Bears vs Austin Peay Governors
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: F&M Bank Arena, Clarksville, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This matchup at F&M Bank Arena features the Austin Peay Governors (21-6) facing off against the Central Arkansas Bears (18-11) on Wednesday.
The Central Arkansas Bears recently faced Florida Gulf Coast, suffering a close defeat with a final score of 75-71. In terms of fouls, the Bears committed 13 while Florida Gulf Coast had 17. Central Arkansas struggled from the three-point line, making only 8 of 30 attempts. Florida Gulf Coast was efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 7 of 13 for 53.8%. On the boards, Florida Gulf Coast recorded 34 rebounds (9 offensive and 25 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They also achieved 15 assists and 8 steals in the game. Defensively, the Bears allowed their opponents to shoot 42.9% from the floor, permitting 30 out of 70 shots. Central Arkansas contributed 10 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and secured 6 steals. They gathered a total of 35 rebounds, including 6 on offense. From the charity stripe, the Bears converted 14 of 18 attempts for a 77.8% success rate. Overall, Central Arkansas ended the game with a 37.7% field goal percentage (23 of 61) and made 11 of 32 three-point shots.
Camren Hunter was a standout player, scoring 24 points on 8 of 23 shooting. He played the entire 40 minutes, grabbing 6 rebounds, and recorded 3 assists while shooting 34.8% from the field.
Central Arkansas enters this game with an overall record of 18-11 this season. They average 80.0 points per game (96th in D-1), holding a field goal percentage of 45.2%. The Bears convert 34.3% of their three-point attempts (309 of 900) and have a free throw percentage of 69.8%. Collectively, Central Arkansas secures 36.6 rebounds per game and has dished out 478 assists, ranking them 33rd in collegiate basketball for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 11.0 times per game and commit 15.9 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Bears force 13.8 turnovers per game while committing 16.5 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.2% from beyond the arc and are ranked 187th in the nation for points per game allowed (73.8). This season, Central Arkansas’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 44.5% (751 of 1,689) and averages 34.7 rebounds allowed each game. They are currently 342nd in the country for assists given up, allowing a total of 461 assists.
In their last game, the Austin Peay Governors emerged victorious with a 65-61 win over Jacksonville. The Governors secured 21 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive rebounds for a total of 32 in this match. They coughed up the ball 4 times while recording 5 steals. Jacksonville committed 18 fouls, sending the Governors to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 14 for a shooting percentage of 60.9%. In three-point shooting, Austin Peay made only 3 out of 16 attempts (18.8%). Overall, the Governors had a shooting percentage of 42.1% (24 for 57). They allowed Jacksonville to shoot 21 of 54 (38.9%) from the field, as well as conceding 15.4% (2 of 13) from deep and 17 of 23 from the charity stripe (73.9%). In rebounding, Austin Peay allowed Jacksonville to grab a total of 35 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end.
Rashaud Marshall was a key contributor for the Governors, shooting 10 for 15 (66.7%) and accumulating 7 rebounds. He recorded 26 points during his 30 minutes of play but did not register any assists.
Austin Peay holds a 21-6 record this season. They shoot 46.5% from the field, ranking 113th nationally. Over the season, the Governors have scored a total of 2,193 points (81.2 points per game) and average 35.6 rebounds. They also average 16.0 assists per game (67th nationally) and turn the ball over an average of 10.7 times per contest. The Governors commit 16.9 fouls on average and shoot 74.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Governors rank 100th in college for points allowed per game with 70.9. They force opponents into 14.4 turnovers each game and allow a shooting percentage of 43.5% (145th in college basketball). Their defense permits a 31.0% success rate on three-point attempts (197 of 636) and allows opponents to shoot 70.1% from the free-throw line. They average 13.4 assists allowed and 35.1 rebounds permitted, ranking 182nd and 231st, respectively, in the country.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Central Arkansas
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