| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SELA | 29 | 42 | 71 |
| UCA | 43 | 45 | 88 |
Bergersen leads Central Arkansas past SE Louisiana 88-71
CONWAY, Ark. -- — Rylan Bergersen scored 20 points as short-handed Central Arkansas beat Southeastern Louisiana 88-71 on Wednesday night.
Eddy Kayouloud had 19 points and nine rebounds for Central Arkansas (5-18, 4-11 Southland Conference) in its home finale. Jared Chatham added 16 points and nine rebounds. Collin Cooper had 12 points.
Bergersen and Cooper each made four 3-pointers and the Bears were 13 of 23 from behind the arc, a season-high.
Central Arkansas also posted a season-high 22 assists on 32 field goals. The Bears were playing a seven-man rotation but the victory maintains their chances at a berth in the Southland tournament next week.
Nick Caldwell had 16 points for the Lions (7-16, 5-10), who have lost three straight. Gus Okafor and Keon Clergeot each added 14 points.
Southeastern Louisiana defeated Central Arkansas 69-57 on Jan. 27.
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2020-2021 Southland Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholls | 14-2 | - | 18-7 |
| Abilene Christian | 13-2 | 0.5 | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston State | 13-3 | 1 | 19-9 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 12-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Northwestern State | 9-7 | 5 | 11-18 |
| New Orleans | 8-7 | 5.5 | 10-15 |
| Lamar | 6-10 | 8 | 10-18 |
| Incarnate Word | 5-9 | 8 | 8-14 |
| SE Louisiana | 5-10 | 8.5 | 8-18 |
| McNeese | 4-10 | 9 | 10-14 |
| Houston Baptist | 4-11 | 9.5 | 6-19 |
| Central Arkansas | 4-12 | 10 | 5-19 |
| Texas A&M-CC | 2-13 | 11.5 | 5-19 |