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Issue date: 2/9/10 Section: Sports

Media Credit: John Rudolf BALANCE ON OFFENSE. Corey Allmond, who scored 13 points and dished out two assists, was one of five Bearkats in double figures in the home conference victory over Central Arkansas.

For the second game in a row the Bearkats struggled to finish the game on top, barely beating Central Arkansas Saturday night by the score of 75 to 70.

The victory increased SHSU's winning streak to eight games in a row. The Bearkats improved to 8-0 in the Southland Conference and 16-5 overall.

The Bearkats struggled early as the Sugar Bears were able to make shots that magically made it into the basket.

"They were making a lot of shots they normally don't make," said Head Coach Bob Marlin.

The Bearkats raced back from a five point deficit as they exchanged leads with the Sugar Bears.

Both teams never seemed to get on a roll and instead just exchanged baskets.

"Basketball is a game of runs," Josten Crow said. "You just have to weather the storm, but that didn't happen tonight."

The Bearkats biggest lead in the first half was 10 points after 13 minutes of play when Preston Brown hit a lay up. The Sugar Bears were able to close the gap to five to finish out the first half.

"We didn't run our offense," said Brown. "And they hit their shots."

Brown, who started for the Bearkats, was a key addition in the game. He added 13 points, 10 of which were in the first half.

"I shot pretty good," Brown said. "I have been coming in and shooting extra, and it showed."

The second half started rough for the Bearkats. SHSU went 0-8 and Central Arkansas' Mitch Rueter was able to add offense and take the lead from Sam Houston.

Rueter, who scored 31 on the night, was a constant thorn in the Bearkats side as he continually hit every shot.

The Bearkats worked hard to get the lead back and finally were able to seal the game when they took the lead and held on with just seven minutes left in the game.

Brown finished the game with 10 points as well adding a double-double to his list of achievements this semester.

"We are just taking it game by game," said Crow.

SHSU basketball will be back in action Wednesday as the Bearkats travel to Thibodaux, Louisiana to play conference foe Nicholls on the road.

The Bearkats look to improve to 9-0 in the SLC and 17-5 overall.

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