NCAAB · Final

North Texas Dominates Central Arkansas 74-56

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · The Super Pit

North Texas Mean Green 74, Central Arkansas Bears 56, 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 North Texas Mean Green?

North Texas Mean Green beat Central Arkansas Bears 74-56 at The Super Pit on November 20, 2025.

In a decisive victory, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 74-56 at The Super Pit. This matchup showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with North Texas improving their record to 5-1 at home and 4-2 overall, while Central Arkansas fell to 1-5 on the road and 1-4 overall.

North Texas entered the game having lost their last two outings, but they had previously shown strength at home, averaging 68.2 points scored while allowing only 63.6 points. Their recent form included a mixed bag of results, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. They had notable wins against teams like Northwestern State and New Mexico Highlands, but were looking to bounce back after losses to Saint Mary's and Oregon State.

On the other hand, Central Arkansas was struggling significantly, having lost their last two games as well, and their overall record of 3-7 in the last ten games reflected their challenges. They averaged 72.4 points scored but were allowing a concerning 82.1 points per game. Their away record was particularly troubling at 1-2, and they had faced tough opponents, including a heavy defeat to Arkansas.

The game featured a notable performance from North Texas, who managed to keep Central Arkansas to just 56 points, a testament to their defensive capabilities. The scoring for North Texas was bolstered by Je'Shawn Stevenson, who contributed significantly with free throws in the closing moments of the game, ensuring their lead remained secure.

The conditions at The Super Pit were favorable for the home team, and the venue has historically been a stronghold for North Texas. The crowd support likely played a role in energizing the Mean Green as they executed their game plan effectively.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details, but the performance of both teams suggested that North Texas was able to field their key players effectively, while Central Arkansas continued to struggle with consistency.

The betting market had North Texas as strong favorites, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This game served as a critical juncture for both teams, with North Texas looking to build momentum and Central Arkansas needing to regroup after a challenging start to the season.

Overall, the fixture highlighted the strengths of North Texas and the areas that Central Arkansas needs to address as they move forward in the season.

Leaders

PointsJosiah Shackleford15North Texas Mean Green
AssistsDavid Terrell Jr.4North Texas Mean Green
ReboundsReece Robinson9North Texas Mean Green
PointsCamren Hunter12Central Arkansas Bears
AssistsLuke Moore3Central Arkansas Bears
ReboundsCole McCormick8Central Arkansas Bears

Recent form

North Texas Mean Green

Last 10: 6-4Streak L268.2 scored · 63.6 allowed per game5-1 at home

L49-80at Saint Mary's GaelsNov 15
L64-66at Oregon State BeaversNov 13
W64-62at Loyola Chicago RamblersNov 9
W80-53vs Northwestern State DemonsNov 7
W88-54vs New Mexico Highlands CowboysNov 4
L56-66vs UAB BlazersMar 15
W77-59vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 14
L61-66at Temple OwlsMar 9
W75-64vs Charlotte 49ersMar 7
W68-66vs Wichita State ShockersMar 4

Central Arkansas Bears

Last 10: 3-7Streak L272.4 scored · 82.1 allowed per game2-5 away

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
W77-72at Stetson HattersMar 3
L60-78at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 27
L70-93vs North Alabama LionsFeb 25
W82-71at West Georgia WolvesFeb 21
L72-89at Queens University RoyalsFeb 19

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
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17

Box score

Stat	Central Arkansas Bears	North Texas Mean Green
Field goals	16-48	22-54
Field goal %	33	41
Three-pointers	6-24	3-18
Three-point %	25	17
Free throws	18-32	27-32
Free throw %	56	84
Rebounds	37	38
Offensive rebounds	13	11
Defensive rebounds	24	27
Assists	8	13
Steals	5	13
Blocks	3	1
Turnovers	19	10
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	20
Fast-break points	11	15
Points in the paint	18	38
Fouls	24	25
Largest lead	7	18

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-42Josiah Shackleford made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-42Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-44Josiah Shackleford made Layup.
2nd Half35-44Javion Guy-King made Jumper.
2nd Half35-47Cahmai Crosby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
2nd Half37-47Malchiah Marable made Layup. Assisted by Luke Moore.
2nd Half37-49Cole Franklin made Layup. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
2nd Half38-49Luke Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-49Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-49Camren Hunter made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-50Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-51Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-51Cole McCormick made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-51Cole McCormick made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-53Je'Shawn Stevenson made Layup.
2nd Half42-54Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-54Javion Guy-King made Layup.
2nd Half44-56Dylan Arnett made Dunk. Assisted by Reece Robinson.
2nd Half45-56Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-56Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-57Reece Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-58Reece Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-60Dylan Arnett made Dunk. Assisted by Reece Robinson.
2nd Half46-61David Terrell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-62David Terrell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-62Ty Robinson made Layup.
2nd Half48-64Cole Franklin made Layup. Assisted by Je'Shawn Stevenson.
2nd Half51-64Luke Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Javion Guy-King.
2nd Half52-64Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-64Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-66Reece Robinson made Dunk. Assisted by David Terrell Jr..
2nd Half53-67David Terrell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-68David Terrell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-69Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-70Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-70Luke Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-72Dylan Arnett made Layup. Assisted by Je'Shawn Stevenson.
2nd Half56-72Parker Applegate made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half56-73Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-74Je'Shawn Stevenson made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Texas Mean Green, below favours Central Arkansas Bears.