CONWAY, Ark. (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the conference standings will meet Wednesday when the Central Arkansas Bears host the Austin Peay Governors in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game at the Farris Center. The Bears (16-10) enter on a five-game winning streak, their latest a dominant 85-37 road victory at Bellarmine on Saturday. Central Arkansas has relied on a stout defense during the run, holding four of those five opponents under 50 points. A key offensive catalyst is guard Jenna Cook, who erupted for 21 points, five rebounds and four assists in just 24 minutes against Bellarmine. Her scoring punch provides balance for a team that has found consistent form in February. Austin Peay (14-10) looks to rebound from a 95-74 home loss to West Georgia on Saturday. The Governors had won two straight prior to that defeat, but have dropped four of their last six contests. They will lean on guard Anovia Sheals, who has been a consistent performer. Sheals scored 23 points with six rebounds and five assists in the loss to West Georgia, and has topped 20 points in three of her last eight games. Support from Jim’Miyah Branton (19 points Saturday) will be crucial. The recent series and statistical comparison suggests a tightly contested matchup. Central Arkansas’s defensive momentum will be tested by Austin Peay’s backcourt. A win would bolster the Bears’ record as they prepare for a road trip to West Georgia on Saturday. The Governors, who host Bellarmine next, seek a critical road victory to stabilize their postseason aspirations. Tip-off is set for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Conway.