
Central Arkansas

West Georgia
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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.