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Central Arkansas clinches ASUN first-round bye with win over West Georgia
Bears lock up conference tournament bye with decisive victory at home
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Central Arkansas secured a first-round bye in the upcoming ASUN Tournament with a 79-62 victory over West Georgia on Saturday night. The Bears controlled the game with strong interior scoring and defense, leading by as many as 13 points in the first half and never letting the Wolves mount a serious comeback in the second half.
Why it matters
This win clinches a top-two seed and first-round bye for Central Arkansas in the ASUN Tournament, a significant advantage as the Bears look to make a deep postseason run. The Bears have now set a new program record for conference wins as a Division I member, further establishing themselves as a force in the ASUN.
The details
Central Arkansas dominated inside, scoring 38 points in the paint, and forced 14 West Georgia turnovers. Ty Robinson led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Luke Moore added 21 points and 5 assists. The Bears built a double-digit lead in the first half and maintained control throughout the second half.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- Central Arkansas will travel to face Stetson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7 p.m.
The players
Ty Robinson
A key player for Central Arkansas, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the win.
Luke Moore
Contributed 21 points and 5 assists to help power the Bears' offense.
Javion Guy-King
Chipped in 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals for Central Arkansas.
Central Arkansas
The Division I men's basketball team that clinched a first-round bye in the ASUN Tournament with this victory.
West Georgia
The opponent that Central Arkansas defeated, falling to 12-14 overall and 6-8 in ASUN play.
What’s next
Central Arkansas will travel to face Stetson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. as they continue their ASUN Conference schedule.
The takeaway
Central Arkansas has established itself as a force in the ASUN Conference, setting a new program record for conference wins and clinching a first-round bye in the upcoming tournament. The Bears' dominant interior play and stifling defense will make them a tough out for any opponent as they look to make a deep postseason run.
