Central Arkansas Bears @ Army Black Knights
Central Arkansas beats Army for 1st win of season
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Jordan Howard had 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three steals, Derreck Brooks scored 20 points with seven assists and Central Arkansas beat Army 81-76 on Sunday in the mainland Maui Jim Maui Invitational.
Army pulled to 79-76 with 25 seconds left on John Emezie's 3-pointer but Tanner Schmit sealed it at the line. It was Army's only points in the final 2:30.
Mathieu Kamba added 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists for Central Arkansas (1-3). Howard and Brooks combined to make all seven of Central Arkansas' 3-pointers and the duo had 13 of the Bears' 21 assists.
Luke Morrison had 19 points and six rebounds for Army (1-3). Matthew Wilson added 13 points and seven boards.
Army struggled early, only making three of its first 14 3-pointers but finished 12 of 36 -- with five from Morrison and three from Emezie.
Game Information
West Point, NY
Referee:Andrew Maira
Referee:Lionel Butler
Referee:Tom Courtney
2025-26 Standings
| 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 |
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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