FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) Tucker Anderson had 24 points in Central Arkansas' 84-81 victory against North Alabama on Saturday night in an Atlantic Sun Conference opener.

Anderson was 7-of-13 shooting, including 5 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Bears (5-12, 1-0 Atlantic Sun Conference). Carl Daughtery Jr. shot 6 for 14, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. Javion Guy-King shot 4 of 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points.

The Lions (6-9, 0-1) were led by KJ Johnson, who posted 19 points. Jacari Lane added 17 points and six assists for North Alabama. Dallas Howell also had 16 points and nine rebounds.

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