Florida Gulf Coast defeats Central Arkansas 75-71 in OT

Eagles snap Bears' 11-game winning streak

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Led by Jordan Ellerbee's 23 points, the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 75-71 in overtime on Saturday. The Eagles are now 14-15 with the win, while the Bears fell to 18-11 and had their 11-game winning streak snapped.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams with winning records, as the Eagles look to improve their standing in the Atlantic Sun Conference and the Bears aim to maintain their position atop the standings.

The details

Ellerbee also had five rebounds for the Eagles. Rahmir Barno scored 13 points while going 6 of 14 from the field to go with five assists. Isaiah Malone had 10 points and finished 4 of 7 from the floor. Camren Hunter led the way for the Bears with 24 points and six rebounds. Ty Robinson added 12 points, 11 rebounds and two steals for Central Arkansas.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Jordan Ellerbee

A player for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles who scored 23 points in the game.

Rahmir Barno

A player for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles who scored 13 points.

Isaiah Malone

A player for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles who scored 10 points.

Camren Hunter

A player for the Central Arkansas Bears who scored a team-high 24 points.

Ty Robinson

A player for the Central Arkansas Bears who scored 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and had 2 steals.

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The takeaway

This was an exciting overtime matchup between two teams with winning records, showcasing the talent and competitiveness in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Eagles were able to snap the Bears' impressive 11-game winning streak, demonstrating their ability to win close games against tough opponents.