CONWAY, Ark. (Interstat) — Central Arkansas held off a furious fourth-quarter rally by Austin Peay to win 67-63 in a women’s NCAA Division I basketball game Wednesday night at Farris Center.

The Bears led by as many as 14 points and maintained a 45-37 advantage entering the final period. The Governors surged with a 26-point fourth quarter, tying the game late, but Central Arkansas secured the win at the free-throw line. Anovia Sheals led all scorers with 23 points for Austin Peay. Cheyanne Kemp and Jenna Cook each scored 14 for Central Arkansas.

Central Arkansas improved to 17-10. Austin Peay fell to 14-11.