Bears' Streak Ends with Overtime Loss

Central Arkansas falls to Florida Gulf Coast in ASUN matchup

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Central Arkansas Bears' 13-game winning streak in the ASUN conference came to an end with an overtime loss to Florida Gulf Coast on Saturday. The final score was 75-72 in favor of the home team.

Why it matters

Central Arkansas had been one of the hottest teams in college basketball, riding a 13-game winning streak and positioning themselves well for a potential conference tournament bid. This loss, while disappointing, provides an opportunity for the team to regroup and refocus as they enter the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

In a closely contested game, Florida Gulf Coast was able to edge out Central Arkansas in overtime to snap the Bears' impressive winning streak. The game was tied at the end of regulation, but the home team was able to make the necessary plays down the stretch to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Central Arkansas

The Central Arkansas Bears are the NCAA Division I athletic program of the University of Central Arkansas, located in Conway, Arkansas.

Florida Gulf Coast

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university in Fort Myers, Florida, and the home of the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles athletic program.

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What’s next

Central Arkansas will look to bounce back in their next ASUN conference game against Stetson on February 27th.

The takeaway

Despite the disappointing loss, Central Arkansas has proven to be a formidable team in the ASUN conference this season. This game serves as a learning experience as they prepare for the final stretch of the regular season and the conference tournament.