The Central Arkansas women’s basketball team will conclude its non-conference schedule with a game against Missouri State in Springfield, Missouri, on Monday. The match is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Central Arkansas, currently holding a 7-4 record, recently lost to Louisiana Tech by a score of 70-55. In that game, Shae Littleford led the team with 18 points, seven rebounds, and two three-pointers. Bree Stephens contributed 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. Emerie Bohanon made an impact off the bench defensively by drawing three charges and recording two steals.
Littleford and Stephens continue to lead Central Arkansas in most statistical categories this season. Littleford is the team’s top scorer with an average of 14.5 points per game and leads in field goals (54), three-pointers (18), and free throws (34). Stephens leads in rebounding (7.4 per game), assists (29), steals (19), blocks (20), as well as field goal percentage (51%), three-point percentage (36.6%), and free throw percentage (84.6%).
After starting December with five consecutive wins, Central Arkansas has now lost two of its last three games. Both losses were closely contested for much of the game time. The team is facing a challenging part of its schedule that includes strong opponents expected to contend for NCAA Tournament spots later in the season.
Missouri State enters the matchup with a 7-5 record after losing its last three games against Kansas, Arkansas, and Gonzaga. In their recent loss to Gonzaga, Missouri State struggled offensively, shooting 31 percent from the field and 20 percent from beyond the arc.
Kaemyn Bekemeier leads Missouri State this season as a junior guard averaging 16.6 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. She also leads her team in field goals made (61), three-pointers made (19), and free throws made (58). Bekemeier has scored in double figures in all but one game this year and has recorded two double-doubles.
Monday’s game will be available for streaming on ESPN+, with live statistics accessible online. Fans can also follow the action via radio broadcast on 91.3 The Bear with Steve Owens providing commentary.
