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KATY, TEXAS (March 13, 2019) Central Arkansas exacted revenge from an mid-season loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, downing the Islanders 73-53 in the first round of the Southland Conference tournament in Katy, Texas. The No. 7 Bears, as a result of the win, advanced to the second round, where they will face the No. 3 seed in the tournament, Southeastern Louisiana.
Central Arkansas held an 11-point lead at the half, 36-25, and went on for the win to push their season record to 14-18. They will be facing a Louisiana team that posted a 16-15 record in 2018-19, along with a 12-6 record in conference play. On Janaury 2, the Bears dropped an 87-75 decision to the Islanders to kick off their conference slate. In the first between Central Arkansas and Northeastern Louisiana, on Janaury 5, the Bears topped the Lions 73-71 on the road. In their second game in Hammond, the Lions came out on top, 75-67.
Central Arkansas was paced by Thatch Unruh, who scores 21 points. Three other Bears scored in double digits; Hayden Koval (15), Matthew Mondesir (13), and Deandre Jones (11). Koval also led all players with 11 rebounds. The Islanders were led by Jashawn Talton with 17 points, and Jake Babic with 16.
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