Central Arkansas Stuns Lipscomb in 8-Point Upset

Central Arkansas pulled off a stunning upset at Allen Arena, defeating Lipscomb 86-78 in a conference matchup that will have real consequences for both teams' tournament chances. The Bears, ranked 190th in the net rankings, were expected to fall to the 169th-ranked Lipscomb, with CHD Scout predicting a narrow 1.7-point victory for the home team. However, Camren Hunter and company had other plans, leading the charge in a dominant performance that saw them take a 12-point lead into halftime.

Hunter was unstoppable, scoring 32 points and grabbing 7 rebounds to lead the Bears to their 14th win of the season. He was supported by Cole McCormick, who added 21 points and 5 rebounds, and Luke Moore, who chipped in with 15 points. The Bears' offense was clicking on all cylinders, scoring 45 points in the first half and holding off a late Lipscomb surge to secure the 8-point victory.

Lipscomb, meanwhile, was led by Grant Asman, who scored 25 points in a losing effort. Ross Candelino added 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Ethan Duncan contributed 9 points. Despite their best efforts, the Bisons were unable to overcome the Bears' strong start, and their comeback bid fell short.

The loss is a significant blow to Lipscomb's tournament chances, as it counts as a Quadrant 4 loss. The Bisons, who fell to 15-10 on the season, must regroup and refocus if they hope to make a push for the postseason. On the other hand, the win is a huge boost to Central Arkansas' resume, as it counts as a Quadrant 3 victory. The Bears want to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule.

The upset victory is a reflection of the strength and depth of the Central Arkansas team, who were able to overcome the odds and secure a crucial road win. With this result, the Bears want to climb the rankings and make a push for the tournament, while Lipscomb must reassess their chances and regroup for the remainder of the season.