CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Central Arkansas Bears defeated the West Georgia Wolves 73-59 in an ASUN women’s basketball game Saturday at The Coliseum. Central Arkansas controlled the interior, outscoring West Georgia 48-26 in the paint and holding an 18-9 advantage in points off turnovers. Linda Amaning paced the Bears with nine rebounds, while Cheyanne Kemp added 14 points and nine rebounds. Asia Donald led all scorers with 17 points for West Georgia. The Bears improved to 18-10 overall, while the Wolves fell to 17-10. Central Arkansas swept the season series, having also won the Jan. 21 meeting.

CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Central Arkansas women’s basketball team used a dominant performance on the glass and a relentless attack in the paint to secure a 73-59 road victory over West Georgia in an ASUN Conference game Saturday at The Coliseum. The Bears, who swept the season series after a 21-point win last month, improved to 18-10 overall. The Wolves fell to 17-10. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the third quarter, where Central Arkansas transformed a narrow halftime lead into a commanding advantage. Leading 34-31 at the break in a contest defined by poor shooting from both sides, the Bears opened the second half with a decisive 11-2 run. The surge was fueled by interior scoring, including a layup from Julianna Gibson and a driving layup by Cheyanne Kemp, pushing the lead to 45-33. West Georgia, which struggled offensively throughout, could not mount a sustained response. Central Arkansas consistently generated second-chance opportunities, finishing with a 15-6 edge in offensive rebounds. That effort led to a staggering 48-26 advantage in points in the paint, a disparity that proved insurmountable for the Wolves. Asia Donald led West Georgia with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Jasmine Jones added 12 points. Grace O’Gara contributed 10 points. The Wolves shot just 36.5% from the field and committed 16 turnovers, which the Bears converted into 18 points. Central Arkansas was led by a balanced effort. Cheyanne Kemp, a guard from Morrilton, Arkansas, scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Bree Stephens also scored 14 points and added six rebounds and two blocks. Linda Amaning filled the stat sheet with nine points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes. Despite making only 4 of 29 attempts from three-point range, the Bears compensated with their interior dominance and by forcing turnovers. They also out-assisted West Georgia 8-4. The win continues a strong stretch for Central Arkansas, which has now won five of its last six games. West Georgia, which had won three of its last four coming in, saw its offense stagnate, posting an offensive rating of just 80.9 points per 100 possessions. Both teams continue ASUN play next week. Central Arkansas travels to face North Alabama on Wednesday before hosting Queens University of Charlotte on Friday. West Georgia visits Queens on Tuesday before a road game at North Alabama on Friday.

Preview: Central Arkansas Bears at West Georgia Wolves CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — A critical ASUN Conference women’s basketball matchup with postseason implications is set for Saturday when the West Georgia Wolves host the Central Arkansas Bears at The Coliseum. Both teams enter with identical 17-win seasons, though West Georgia (17-9) holds a slight edge in winning percentage over Central Arkansas (17-10). The contest is a swift rematch of a Jan. 21 meeting in Conway, Ark., where the Bears dominated in an 87-66 victory. Central Arkansas arrives on a hot streak, having won six consecutive games since that late-January matchup. Their most recent win was a 67-63 defensive battle against Austin Peay on Wednesday. The Bears’ surge has been keyed by versatile guard Bree Stephens, who over her last eight games has averaged 10.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.6 blocks per contest, showcasing her all-around impact. West Georgia looks to defend its home court and avenge January’s loss. The Wolves are coming off a gritty 66-65 overtime road win at Lipscomb on Wednesday, where guard Asia Donald played all 44 minutes and scored a team-high 18 points. Donald has been a consistent offensive force, scoring in double figures in five of her last eight outings. The game features a contrast in momentum. Central Arkansas’s winning streak is the longest current run in the ASUN, while West Georgia has alternated wins and losses in its last five games. A victory for either team would solidify its standing in the conference race and enhance its resume ahead of the league tournament. Beyond the star guards, Central Arkansas has received balanced scoring, with Jenna Cook and Cheyanne Kemp each adding 14 points in the win over Austin Peay. West Georgia counters with depth, as Sydne Tolbert (17 points) and Gal-la Font (11 points) provided crucial support alongside Donald in the overtime victory at Lipscomb. Tip-off is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Carrollton.