East Texas A&M Lions Defeat Central Arkansas Bears 75-68
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · The Field House
East Texas A&M Lions 75, Central Arkansas Bears 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs East Texas A&M Lions?
East Texas A&M Lions beat Central Arkansas Bears 75-68 at The Field House on December 7, 2025.
Who was favored in Central Arkansas Bears vs East Texas A&M Lions?
East Texas A&M Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In an exciting matchup at The Field House, the East Texas A&M Lions secured a 75-68 victory over the Central Arkansas Bears. This game was significant as both teams were looking to improve their respective records in the NCAAB season. The Lions entered the contest with a home record of 5-4, while the Bears had a slightly less favorable away record of 4-6.
The Lions have shown a mixed form recently, holding a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak leading into this matchup. They averaged 77.0 points scored per game while allowing 70.0 points. Their last game resulted in a loss to the UConn Huskies, where they fell 59-83. However, prior to that, they had some strong performances, including a commanding 115-44 win against the Dallas Christian Crusaders.
On the other hand, the Bears came into the game with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games but were riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the Little Rock Trojans 85-47. Central Arkansas averaged 73.4 points scored and allowed 74.4 points during this stretch. Their recent form included a notable win against Eastern Illinois Panthers, where they triumphed 81-60, but they also suffered losses to teams like East Tennessee State Buccaneers and North Texas Mean Green.
When analyzing home versus away performance, the Lions had a home record of 3-1 in their last four games, while the Bears struggled on the road with an away record of 0-5. This disparity in home and away performance likely played a role in the outcome of the game.
In terms of previous meetings, there were no specific details provided in the block regarding past encounters between these two teams, but the context of their current form made this matchup particularly intriguing.
Injury reports were not mentioned in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest, which is always a positive factor in any matchup.
As for the betting market, DraftKings had the Lions favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with the Lions at -135.0 on the money line compared to the Bears at 114.0.
The conditions for the game were typical for a college basketball setting, with both teams likely facing a passionate crowd at The Field House. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as the teams battled for crucial points.
Throughout the game, viewers were able to witness key moments that defined the outcome. Gianni Hunt played a pivotal role in the second half, making several free throws that helped extend the Lions' lead. His contributions were critical as the Bears attempted to close the gap. Ty Robinson also made a significant impact with a three-point jumper that kept the Bears within striking distance.
Ultimately, the Lions' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities and maintain their composure in the closing moments allowed them to secure the victory. The final score of 75-68 underscored the competitive nature of the game and highlighted the importance of home court advantage in college basketball.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ETAM -2.5 | 145.5 o -112 / u -108 | Central Arkansas Bears +114 · East Texas A&M Lions -135 |
Leaders
- PointsGianni Hunt21East Texas A&M Lions
- AssistsGianni Hunt7East Texas A&M Lions
- ReboundsMichael Folarin8East Texas A&M Lions
- PointsCamren Hunter20Central Arkansas Bears
- AssistsLuke Moore6Central Arkansas Bears
- ReboundsJavion Guy-King7Central Arkansas Bears
Recent form
East Texas A&M Lions
Last 10: 5-5Streak L177 scored · 70 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L59-83at UConn HuskiesDec 6
- W84-67at Army Black KnightsNov 25
- W70-65at Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsNov 24
- W115-44vs Dallas Christian CrusadersNov 20
- L64-71at Rice OwlsNov 15
- L74-100at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsNov 10
- L54-76at New Mexico LobosNov 6
- W119-60vs Arlington Baptist PatriotsNov 3
- W63-59vs Houston Christian HuskiesMar 4
- L68-75vs Incarnate Word CardinalsMar 1
Central Arkansas Bears
Last 10: 4-6Streak W173.4 scored · 74.4 allowed per game0-5 away
- W85-47vs Little Rock TrojansDec 4
- L57-80at East Tennessee State BuccaneersNov 29
- W81-60vs Eastern Illinois PanthersNov 26
- W92-65vs Eastern Washington EaglesNov 23
- L56-74at North Texas Mean GreenNov 21
- L77-84vs Samford BulldogsNov 16
- L56-93at Arkansas RazorbacksNov 12
- W110-63vs Champion Christian TigersNov 8
- L54-94at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 4
- L66-84at Lipscomb BisonsMar 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Central Arkansas Bears | East Texas A&M Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-60 | 23-55 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 10-32 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 31 |
| Free throws | 5-15 | 19-25 |
| Free throw % | 33 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 31 |
| Assists | 17 | 15 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 24 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 30 | 48 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-37Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-39Ronnie Harrison made Layup. Assisted by Evan Phelps.
- 2nd Half40-42Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half42-42Ty Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Luke Moore.
- 2nd Half44-42Tyler Lee made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-43Damian Garcia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-44Damian Garcia made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-44Harry Beauchamp made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Javion Guy-King.
- 2nd Half47-45Michael Folarin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-46Michael Folarin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-48Michael Folarin made Dunk. Assisted by Damian Garcia.
- 2nd Half47-50Damian Garcia made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-53Vinny Sigona made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half49-53Ty Robinson made Layup. Assisted by Cole McCormick.
- 2nd Half51-53Luke Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-53Cole McCormick made Layup. Assisted by Ty Robinson.
- 2nd Half55-53Javion Guy-King made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-55Gianni Hunt made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-56Noah Pagotto made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-57Noah Pagotto made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-59Gianni Hunt made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-59Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-62Gianni Hunt made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half57-62Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-62Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-63Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-65Ronnie Harrison made Dunk. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half61-65Camren Hunter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ty Robinson.
- 2nd Half63-65Camren Hunter made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-67Ronnie Harrison made Dunk. Assisted by Gianni Hunt.
- 2nd Half65-67Luke Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-68Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-69Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-70Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-71Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-72Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-73Gianni Hunt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-73Ty Robinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luke Moore.
- 2nd Half68-74Evan Phelps made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-75Evan Phelps made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours East Texas A&M Lions, below favours Central Arkansas Bears.
Venue
- The Field HouseCommerce, TX
- Attendance413
- OfficialsDanny Chance, Albert Buckles, Marcus Hawkins
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