Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

North Alabama Lions vs Central Arkansas Bears

Preview · updated September 19, 2026 · 2025–26 season

North Alabama Lions

Lions

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— home · — away

6th in uac

Head coach —

Central Arkansas Bears

Bears

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— home · — away

1st in uac

Head coach John Newberry

Storylines

Revenge angle — CARK won the last meeting by 2; UNA wants an answer.
Series edge — CARK owns the recent series 2-1.

Stakes6th in uac

Players to watch

UNA

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CARK

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)CARK leads series 2-1 (since 2023-24)

Last meetingOct 29, 2025: UNA 1 — CARK 3 (W: CARK)

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