Central Arkansas pulls away to beat Northwestern State



CONWAY, Ark. (AP) _ Jordan Howard had 33 points, Derreck Brooks added 22

points, seven rebounds and a career-high nine assists, and Central Arkansas beat

Northwestern State 107-97 on Thursday night.



Howard made 9 of 13 from the field, 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and 11 of 13

foul shots to go with five assists for the Bears (5-18, 4-6 Southland), who

snapped a five-game losing streak. Mathieu Kamba scored 16, Darraja Parnell had

12 points and Jeff Lowery 11.



Central Arkansas pulled away late with a 7-0 run to lead 105-95 on Brooks’ free

throws with 26 seconds left.



Northwestern State made 13 of 25 from 3-point range and had a 10-point lead

late in the first half.



Sabri Thompson scored 24 points, Iziahiah Sweeney had 20 points and eight

rebounds for the Demons (9-11, 3-6). Tra’von Joseph had 16 points and Devonte

Hall added 13 points, six rebounds and eight assists.

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