MACOMB, Ill. (AP) Ryan Myers had 18 points including two free throws with a second to go in Western Illinois' 63-61 victory against Central Arkansas on Saturday.

Myers shot 6 for 23 (4 for 16 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Leathernecks (2-2). Sean Smith added 17 points while shooting 6 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds and five steals. Tay Knox had nine points and finished 4 of 4 from the floor.

Layne Taylor led the Bears (1-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and six rebounds. Central Arkansas also got 13 points and four assists from Brayden Fagbemi. Nehemiah Turner had six points and six rebounds.

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