Central Arkansas Bears @ North Alabama Lions
Ortiz leads North Alabama past Central Arkansas 82-66
FLORENCE, Ala. -- — Daniel Ortiz scored 29 points to guide North Alabama to an 82-66 victory over Central Arkansas on Saturday night.
Ortiz shot 11 for 20 from the floor, including 7 for 14 from beyond the arc, for the Lions (11-10, 3-5 Atlantic Sun Conference). Jacari Lane added 15 points, six assists and five rebounds. KJ Johnson hit two 3-pointers and scored 14.
The Bears (6-15, 1-7) were led by Collin Cooper with 18 points. Johan Crafoord added 16 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Eddy Kayouloud had 12 points.
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These two teams both play Thursday. North Alabama hosts Jacksonville while Central Arkansas hosts North Florida.
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Game Information
Florence, AL
Referee:Coy Gammon
Referee:Art Vaulk
Referee:Mark Pillen
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 |
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