Bellarmine Outlasts Central Arkansas in Overtime Thriller
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — Bellarmine outscored Central Arkansas 13-7 in overtime to secure an 84-78 victory in an ASUN Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at Knights Hall.
The Knights improved to 6-9 overall after erasing a late deficit in regulation. The Bears fell to 7-9 despite a game-high 24 points from Ty Robinson. Bellarmine’s Kenyon Goodin scored 20 points and Brian Waddell added 15.
Central Arkansas led 71-69 late in the second half before Bellarmine’s Sam Donald tied it with a dunk with 11 seconds remaining, forcing overtime. The Knights then controlled the extra period, shooting 4 of 7 from the field while holding the Bears to 2-of-8 shooting.
Bellarmine shot 51.7% from the floor overall. Central Arkansas attempted 42 three-pointers, making 13, but was outscored 34-22 in the paint. Attendance was 1,752.