RICHMOND, Ky. (Interstat) — Juan Cranford scored 20 points and Austin Ball added 18 as Eastern Kentucky edged Central Arkansas 79-75 in overtime Saturday in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game at McBrayer Arena.

The Colonels, who led 40-37 at halftime, needed a 10-6 edge in the extra period to secure the win. Eastern Kentucky shot 19 for 45 from 3-point range, overcoming a 30-18 disadvantage in points in the paint.

Camren Hunter led all scorers with 25 points for the Bears. Central Arkansas fell to 7-10 overall and 1-3 in the league. Eastern Kentucky improved to 6-11 and 2-2. Attendance was 1,171.