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Top-seeded Central Arkansas set to face Bellarmine in ASUN Tournament
The Bears look to continue their successful season in the conference tournament
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The No. 1 seed University of Central Arkansas Bears will open play in the ASUN Championship Tournament on Friday morning when they take on No. 8 seed Bellarmine in Jacksonville, Florida. Central Arkansas enters the tournament with a 20-11 overall record and a 15-3 mark in conference play, earning the program's first-ever NCAA Division I regular season conference championship.
Why it matters
The Bears are looking to continue their successful season and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning the ASUN Conference Tournament. Central Arkansas has had a strong season, but will face a tough test against Bellarmine, who they split their regular season matchups with.
The details
In the two regular-season meetings, Javion Guy-King scored a combined 30 points for the Bears, including a three-pointer at the end of regulation in Louisville that forced overtime. Ty Robinson totaled 39 points in the two games, while Camren Hunter added 38. Central Arkansas clinched the regular-season title in its final game, defeating Queens 84-79 on Senior Day. Hunter was recently named ASUN Player of the Year and earned unanimous First-Team All-ASUN honors.
- The game is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026.
- The ASUN semifinal game is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- The ASUN championship game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Camren Hunter
The ASUN Player of the Year and a unanimous First-Team All-ASUN selection, who led the Bears with 30 points in their regular season finale.
Ty Robinson
Selected to the All-ASUN Second Team, All-Freshman Team, and ASUN All-Academic Team, and totaled 39 points in the two regular season matchups against Bellarmine.
Javion Guy-King
Scored a combined 30 points in the two regular season games against Bellarmine, including a three-pointer at the end of regulation in Louisville that forced overtime.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
Central Arkansas has had a strong season and is looking to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning the ASUN Conference Tournament. The Bears will face a tough test against Bellarmine, but have the talent and experience to make a deep run in the tournament.
