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FLORENCE, Ala. (Interstat) — A key ASUN Conference women’s basketball rematch awaits Wednesday night when North Alabama hosts Central Arkansas at Flowers Hall, with the visiting Bears looking to complete a regular-season sweep. Central Arkansas (18-10, 8-5 ASUN) enters with momentum, having won seven of its last eight games, including a 73-59 road victory at West Georgia on Saturday. The Bears’ defense has been stifling during this stretch, holding opponents to an average of 52.1 points over the last seven wins. North Alabama (15-12, 7-6) aims to defend its home court and avenge a 59-48 loss in Conway just over two weeks ago on Feb. 9. The Lions have won three of their last four, most recently edging Lipscomb 68-63 at home Saturday. Player to watch for Central Arkansas is forward Linda Amaning. She is coming off a strong performance at West Georgia, posting 9 points and 9 rebounds in 28 minutes. Over her last three games, she has averaged 6.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. North Alabama will rely on guard Gabby Jackson, who scored a team-high 15 points in 39 minutes in the win over Lipscomb. In the first meeting against Central Arkansas, Jackson was held to 7 points. She has averaged 12.3 points over her last three contests. The Bears won the first matchup by holding the Lions to 30.2% shooting from the field and forcing 14 turnovers. Central Arkansas’s balanced attack saw Bree Stephens score 14 points and Cheyanne Kemp add 12 in that victory. With both teams jockeying for postseason positioning in the ASUN standings, this contest carries significant weight. Central Arkansas seeks to solidify its standing, while North Alabama looks to even the season series and climb the conference ladder. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CST Wednesday.

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