North Alabama defeats Central Arkansas 82-78

Updated: Mar 2, 2025, 11:28 am

CONWAY, Ark. -- — Damien Forrest's 18 points helped North Alabama defeat Central Arkansas 82-78 on Friday night.

Forrest also had seven rebounds for the Lions (14-16, 8-8 Atlantic Sun Conference). Will Soucie scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds. KJ Johnson shot 2 for 7 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 10 of 11 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points, while adding six rebounds and five assists.

Elias Cato led the Bears (9-23, 5-11) in scoring, finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Central Arkansas also got 20 points from Tucker Anderson. Johannes Kirispuu also put up nine points and four assists.

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