Who won the Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas basketball game?

Eastern Kentucky won the game against Central Arkansas in overtime with a score of 79-75.

What was Juan Cranford Jr.'s scoring total in the game?

Juan Cranford Jr. scored 20 points for Eastern Kentucky.

Who was the top scorer for Central Arkansas?

Camren Hunter was the top scorer for Central Arkansas, with 25 points.

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OT Thriller: EKU Edges Central Arkansas 79-75

11 Jan

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Summary

Juan Cranford Jr. led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points.
The game went into overtime, with EKU securing a 79-75 win.
Camren Hunter scored 25 points for Central Arkansas.

OT Thriller: EKU Edges Central Arkansas 79-75

Eastern Kentucky emerged victorious in a dramatic overtime contest against Central Arkansas, with a final score of 79-75. The Colonels, now holding a 6-11 record and a 2-2 conference standing, were propelled by a stellar 20-point performance from Juan Cranford Jr. He was instrumental in securing the win.

Supporting Cranford's offensive output, Austin Ball added 18 points, including five three-pointers, to the Colonels' tally. The game remained tightly contested throughout regulation, necessitating an extra period to determine the victor. Both teams demonstrated resilience and determination.

For the Bears, Camren Hunter put up an impressive 25 points and dished out four assists, leading his team's scoring efforts. Central Arkansas, now 7-10 overall and 2-2 in conference play, also saw significant contributions from Luke Moore and Ty Robinson, but it wasn't enough to overcome Eastern Kentucky's overtime surge.