C Arkansas defeats Stetson 93-73
C Arkansas Dominates Stetson in Conference Showdown
The C Arkansas Bears made a statement on Sunday night, cruising to a 93-73 victory over the visiting Stetson Hatters at their home venue, Farris Center. The decisive win marked a significant milestone for the conference rivals.
The game got off to a sluggish start, with the home team leading 41-28 at halftime. However, C Arkansas continued to pour it on in the second half, increasing its lead to as many as 26 points. Stetson attempted to mount a comeback, but ultimately fell short, trailing by 20 points at the final whistle.
Camren Hunter led the Bears with an impressive 21 points, shooting 57.1% from the field and 2-5 from three-point range. His contributions were amplified by Cole McCormick's strong all-around performance, including seven rebounds and eleven points.
The Hatters struggled to contain Stetson's offense, particularly in the second half. Jamie Phillips Jr. led the way with 22 points, but his shooting percentages were somewhat inconsistent, going 3-6 from behind the arc.
Stetson rebounded (pun intended) on the fast break and scored 11 points off turnovers, but ultimately fell short of matching C Arkansas's pace.
The Bears' advanced statistics paint a clear picture of their dominance. They shot an impressive 61.5% from the field, while limiting Stetson to just 47.0%. The Hatters also struggled on the glass, allowing C Arkansas to secure 35 rebounds compared to 28.
In contrast, Stetson's shooting percentages were slightly lower, at 57.8%, and its turnover rate was 22.1%.
The win marked a significant milestone for C Arkansas, capping off an impressive performance in conference play. With the team's strong showing, it's clear that they are one of the top contenders in the league.
GAME LEADERS
* C Arkansas:
+ Camren Hunter - 21 pts, 2-5 3PT, 57.1% FG
+ Cole McCormick - 7 reb, 11 pts, 2 ast, 1 stl
+ Camren Hunter - 5 ast, 21 pts, 4 reb, 1 stl
* Stetson:
+ Jamie Phillips Jr. - 22 pts, 3-6 3PT, 66.7% FG
+ Collin Kuhl - 6 reb, 11 pts
+ Daniel Macgregor - 4 ast, 5 pts, 1 reb, 1 stl