The Central Arkansas Bears men’s basketball team is set to face the Little Rock Trojans on Wednesday, December 3, at the Farris Center. The game, which begins at 6:30 p.m., is part of the Governors I-40 Showdown series. Currently, Central Arkansas leads the year-long competition 9-5.
This upcoming contest marks the 56th meeting between the two programs. Over the last three years, they have played four times with each home team winning its respective game.
Central Arkansas holds a 3-1 record at home this season and has outscored opponents by an average margin of 22 points in those games. The Bears are shooting 51.5% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range when playing at home. Their overall field goal percentage stands at 41.6%, and they are averaging 10.3 made three-pointers per game. Two players are currently averaging double figures in scoring: Cam Hunter with 15 points per game and Ty Robinson with 11.1 points per game.
The Little Rock Trojans enter the matchup with a record of 2-5. They average 67.1 points per game while shooting 46.6% from the field, including a matching 39.4% from beyond the arc, and convert free throws at a rate of 58.7%. Jonathan Lawson leads their scoring with an average of 13.1 points per game, followed by Cameron Wallace who averages 11.1 points per game. The Trojans’ victories this season came against Arkansas Baptist and Ball State.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with live coverage available on ESPN+, The Bear 91.3, Jack 92.7, and through online live stats.
