https://ucasports.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for University of Central Arkansas Athleticsen-us60https://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/4/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-announces-bears-signing-class.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/5/4/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-announces-bears-signing-class.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The University of Central Arkansas men's basketball program and head coach John Shulman have announced the addition of six student-athletes as part of the 2026-27 signing class. The group includes four high school standouts and two transfers, bringing a blend of in-state talent, size, experience, and proven production to the Bears roster. The 2026-27 signing class reflects Central Arkansas' continued focus on toughness, player development, and recruiting high-character student-athletes who align with the Bears' culture. Coach Shulman emphasized the importance of building the program with players who value the state and the university. "Getting guys that truly care about Central Arkansas is very important to us," said Shulman. "For these in-state players, it just means more. This group fits who we are and where we are going as a program."]]>shulman bench TO UNCAMon, 4 May 2026 14:48:00 CST1826398https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/11/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-signs-contract-extension.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/11/mens-basketball-coach-shulman-signs-contract-extension.aspxMen's Basketball

CONWAY, Ark. – University of Central Arkansas Director of Athletics, Matt Whiting, has announced a contract extension for men's basketball head coach John Shulman keeping him with the Bears through the 2029-2030 season.]]>Shulman and teamWed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:00 CST1826249https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-bears-fall-in-overtime-of-the-asun-championship-final.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/8/mens-basketball-bears-fall-in-overtime-of-the-asun-championship-final.aspxMen's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (22-12, 15-3 ASUN) fell in overtime to Queens University of Charlotte (21-13, 13-5 ASUN) 98-93, on Sunday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in the ASUN Championship Tournament Finals. The Bears led at halftime, fell behind in the second half before clawing their way back into the game late to force overtime but were outscored 16-11 in overtime. Camren Hunter set a new ASUN Tournament record, a UCA single game record and a career high with 49 points.]]>Hunter for 3Sun, 8 Mar 2026 17:27:00 CST1826240https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-bears-advance-to-asun-championship-final.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/7/mens-basketball-bears-advance-to-asun-championship-final.aspxMen's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (22-11, 15-3 ASUN) secured a 73-63 victory over Florida Gulf Coast University (16-18, 8-10 ASUN) on Saturday In the ASUN Championship semifinals at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears dominated inside with 36 points in the paint, contributing to their decisive win and setting the stage for their appearance in the ASUN Championship game tomorrow at 1 pm. for the first time in D1 program history.]]>Hunter jumperSat, 7 Mar 2026 19:22:00 CST1826236https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-bears-roll-in-asun-championship-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-bears-roll-in-asun-championship-quarterfinals.aspxMen's Basketball

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Central Arkansas (21-11, 15-3 ASUN) secured a decisive 86-73 victory over Bellarmine (13-19, 7-11 ASUN) on Friday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears' win in this quarterfinal match sets them up for a semifinal showdown tomorrow against either FGCU or Lipscomb. The team dominated from beyond the arc, making 13 of 26 three-point attempts. Team leader Camren Hunter had a great performance scoring 31 points.]]>Hunter with the ballFri, 6 Mar 2026 13:35:00 CST1826233https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/5/mens-basketball-preview-1-seed-bears-begin-asun-championship-on-friday.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/5/mens-basketball-preview-1-seed-bears-begin-asun-championship-on-friday.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The #1 seed University of Central Arkansas Bears (20-11, 15-3) will play in the ASUN Championship tournament on Friday against the #8 seed Bellarmine University Knights (13-18, 7-11), tip-off is set for 11:00 a.m. in Jacksonville, Florida. All games from the quarter finals forward will be played at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Bears and Knights have played twice so far this season with each team winning at home. The game in Louisville went to overtime before the Knights could pull out the win, in Conway the Bears were down one at halftime before winning the game by eight. Javion Guy-King scored a combined 30 points in the previous match-ups including a 3-pointer at the end of regulation at Bellarmine to send the game to OT. Ty Robinson scored a combined 39 points and Camren Hunter scored a combined 38 points in the first two match-ups.]]>MBB Team huddleThu, 5 Mar 2026 09:17:00 CST1826225https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-all-asun-post-season-awards-player-and-coach-of-the-year.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-all-asun-post-season-awards-player-and-coach-of-the-year.aspxMen's Basketball

CONWAY, Ark. – The ASUN has released its All-ASUN superlatives and Teams. Two Bears, Camren Hunter and Ty Robinson are honored with multiple awards. And the Bears Head Coach, John Shulman, is the ASUN Coach of the Year. The Bears are headed to the ASUN Championship tournament as the #1 seed after winning the programs first ever D1 championship this season, going 20-11 overall and 15-3 in ASUN games.]]>Hunter and RobinsonTue, 3 Mar 2026 09:18:00 CST1826219https://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-ty-robinson-named-to-the-asun-all-academic-team.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-ty-robinson-named-to-the-asun-all-academic-team.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The ASUN has announced its All-Academic Team, and Central Arkansas had one player selected, Ty Robinson. To qualify for the chance to earn a spot on the All-Academic Team, the player must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50, play in more than 50 percent of the team's games, and must have completed more than half of their progress toward a degree.]]>Robinson for 3Tue, 3 Mar 2026 08:41:00 CST1826218https://ucasports.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-bears-over-queens-winning-asun-championship-and-earning-1-seed.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/2/28/mens-basketball-bears-over-queens-winning-asun-championship-and-earning-1-seed.aspxMen's Basketball

CONWAY, Ark. — Central Arkansas (20-11, 15-3 ASUN) secured an 84-79 victory over Queens University of Charlotte (18-13, 13-5 ASUN) on Saturday at the Farris Center. The Bears capitalized on their free-throw shooting, converting 23 of 26 attempts to maintain their lead in a closely contested match-up. Going into the game, the Bears needed a win and an Austin Peay loss to become ASUN conference regular season champions and earn the #1 seed in the ASUN Championship tournament and that's exactly what happened. This is the Bears first conference title as an NCAA D1 member.]]>Hunter cutting the netSat, 28 Feb 2026 19:39:00 CST1826208https://ucasports.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-preview-bears-close-out-regular-season-at-home-on-senior-day.aspxhttps://ucasports.com/news/2026/2/27/mens-basketball-preview-bears-close-out-regular-season-at-home-on-senior-day.aspxMen's Basketball

Conway, Ark.- The University of Central Arkansas Bears (19-11, 14-3) will be in the Farris Center for one last home game on Saturday for an ASUN match-up with the Queens Royals (18-12, 13-4), tip-off is set for 1:00 p.m. Prior to tip-off the Bears will honor their lone senior, Camren Hunter, for Senior Day. This match-up is 2 vs 3 in the ASUN standings, the Bears are one game ahead of Queens in the ASUN standings. The Bears will earn at least the 2 seed for the ASUN tournament and could get the 1 seed with a win over the Royals and an Austin Peay loss at Bellarmine on Saturday. With a Bear win and AP lose the Bears and Governors will be Co-AUN Champions. The Bears and Royals have played five times since 2023, the royals have a 2-3 advantage in the series. These two teams played earlier this season in Charlotte with the Bears winning 100-90. Camren Hunter scored 31 points, Luke Moore and Cole McCormick both had 19 points, while Javion Guy-King had 13 and Ty Robinson, who was in foul trouble early, scored 11.]]>Cam shootingFri, 27 Feb 2026 08:47:00 CST1826202