Central Arkansas Bears take on the Bellarmine Knights in ASUN Tournament

The Bears and Knights face off in the ASUN Tournament matchup in Jacksonville, Florida.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Central Arkansas Bears (20-11, 15-3 ASUN) will take on the Bellarmine Knights (13-18, 8-11 ASUN) in the ASUN Tournament on Friday at 12 p.m. EST in Jacksonville, Florida. The Bears have a 15-3 record against ASUN opponents and a 2-0 record in one-possession games, while the Knights are 8-11 in ASUN play and 7-8 in games decided by at least 10 points.

Why it matters

This matchup in the ASUN Tournament will determine which team advances in the postseason tournament. Both teams have had strong seasons in the ASUN conference and will be looking to secure a victory to keep their tournament hopes alive.

The details

The Bears are shooting 45.6% from the field this season, while the Knights allow opponents to shoot 48.1%. Bellarmine scores 80.3 points per game, which is 5.9 more points than Central Arkansas allows (74.4). In their two previous meetings this season, the Bears won 84-76 on February 12th, with Camren Hunter leading the Bears with 18 points and Kenyon Goodin leading the Knights with 18 points.

  • The game will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST.

The players

Camren Hunter

A key player for the Central Arkansas Bears, scoring 18 points in their previous matchup against Bellarmine.

Kenyon Goodin

A standout player for the Bellarmine Knights, scoring 18 points in their previous loss to Central Arkansas.

Ty Robinson

Averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bears, scoring 14.3 points while shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc.

Jack Karasinski

The leading scorer for the Bellarmine Knights, averaging 21.6 points per game.

Brian Waddell

Averaging 13.7 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 65.1% over the last 10 games for the Knights.

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What they’re saying

“We must be prepared for a tough battle against Bellarmine. They have a talented team and we know they will be hungry to advance in the tournament.”

— Camren Hunter, Central Arkansas Bears Player

What’s next

The winner of this matchup will advance to the next round of the ASUN Tournament.

The takeaway

This ASUN Tournament game between the Central Arkansas Bears and Bellarmine Knights features two teams that have had strong seasons in the conference. The outcome will determine which team keeps their postseason hopes alive as they compete to advance in the tournament.