CONWAY, Ark. (AP)—Chris Brown’s career-high 18 points lifted Central Arkansas to a 71-56 victory Wednesday night over Ecclesia College.
Brown was 8-for-11 from the field as the Bears (5-4) shot a season-high 50 percent overall.
Marcus Pillow added 13 points and Mitch Rueter scored 11 points for UCA.
The Bears ran out to an 11-2 lead in the opening four minutes but the Royals fought back with solid perimeter shooting. Ecclesia (11-6) made five three-pointers in the first half to keep it close.
Ryan Cooper topped the Royals with 15 points, while Eric Womack added 12 and Oscar Sealy had 10.
Updated Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008
