CONWAY, Ark. (Interstat) — North Alabama defeated Central Arkansas 14-9 in an NCAA Football Championship Division game Saturday at Estes Stadium. The visiting Lions scored all 14 of their points in the first quarter. Central Arkansas answered with a field goal and a touchdown, but a failed two-point attempt kept the Bears short. Attendance was 5,179. North Alabama improved to 5-4, while Central Arkansas dropped to 2-7. Destin Wade powered the Lions, completing 10 of 17 passes for 116 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 45 yards. Kamore Harris added seven tackles and a sack, and Dallas Johnson intercepted a pass. For Central Arkansas, Ashtyn Williams made 10 tackles, Kaydin Thomas recorded four tackles, two sacks and a quarterback hurry, and Samuel Horton added five tackles and a sack. Dakarai Anderson caught seven passes for 71 yards, while Arlie Lee had three receptions for 55 yards. North Alabama’s defense held firm late to secure the road victory.