Bellarmine Knights at Central Arkansas Bears
· NCAA Men's BasketballLayne Taylor scored 29 points as Central Arkansas secures 71-65 win over Bellarmine
Taylor had five rebounds for the Bears (5-10, 1-1 Atlantic Sun Conference). Elias Cato scored 21 points while shooting 7 for 8 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds. Ben Fox finished 3 of 9 from 3-point range to finish with nine points.
The Knights (3-12, 0-2) were led in scoring by Billy Smith, who finished with 21 points. Jack Karasinski added eight points, six rebounds and four assists for Bellarmine. Dezmond McKinney had eight points and six rebounds.
Both teams next play Thursday. Central Arkansas visits Stetson and Bellarmineplays Jacksonville at home.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 65 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 65 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Billy Smith made Jumper. | 65 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:08 | Ben Johnson Defensive Rebound. | 63 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Elias Cato missed Free Throw. | 63 - 71 |
Statistics
BELL |
CARK |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-57 | FG | 22-55 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 40 |
| 10-30 | 3PT | 10-34 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 5-7 | FT | 17-27 |
| 71 | Free Throw % | 63 |
| 35 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 28 | Defensive Rebounds | 26 |
| 16 | Assists | 14 |
| 5 | Steals | 9 |
| 1 | Blocks | 0 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 4 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 3 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 3 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 21 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 22 |
| 21 | Fouls | 14 |
| 8 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Game Information
Venue: Farris Center
Location: Conway, AR
Attendance: 175 | Capacity:
Location: Conway, AR
Attendance: 175 | Capacity:
2025-26 ASUN Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Austin Peay | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| North Alabama | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bellarmine | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Queens University | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Jacksonville | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| North Florida | 0-0 | - | 2-10 |


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