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Sugar Bears fall to No. 9 Kansas State 86-39

UCA lost its second game of the season to Kansas State, giving the Bears two losses to Power 4 Conference teams.

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December 2, 2024

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MANHATTAN, Kan. – Central Arkansas women’s basketball team got an up close look at what it takes to be one of the best teams in the nation on Sunday.

No. 9 Kansas State defeated the Sugar Bears 86-39, dropping their record to 4-2 to start the season. Both of UCA losses were to Power 4 Conference teams. Jade Upshaw and Randrea Wright led UCA in scoring with eight points each, Kinley Fisher had six points and Bree Stephens had five. Cheyenne Banks led the team in rebounds with four defensive rebounds.

It took some time for the Sugar Bears to adjust to the size and length of the Wildcats, and the first half was tough for UCA. Early turnovers created a double-digit deficit quickly, and UCA couldn’t find the offense to get back into it. It didn’t help that Kansas State has shooters at every spot surrounding their bigs, as the home team shot 53 percent from the field and 48 percent from deep.

The second half started off better for UCA, making five of their first six shots but Kansas State matched each bucket with one of its own. Despite signs of improved play in the second half, the Sugar Bears never threatened to close the gap with Kansas State. UCA did end up outscoring the Wildcats 14-9 in the game’s final quarter of play.

UCA returns home for its next game on Saturday against Little Rock at 1 p.m.

Taylor Hodges

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS
Following is the overall Top 10 girls high school basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending January 5. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and last week's rankings:
OVERALL		Record	Pts	Prv
1.	Conway (19)	27-1	199	1
2.	Farmington (1)	23-1	180	2
3.	Green Co. Tech	24-2	134	3
4.	Springdale Har-Ber	23-4	128	4
5.	Fort Smith Northside	21-4	108	5
6.	Springdale	23-3	105	6
7.	Pulaski Academy	28-0	89	7
8.	Mountain Home	23-4	41	9
9.	Little Rock Central	18-6	39	8
10.	Vilonia	19-7	21	—
Others receiving votes: North Little Rock 17, Dover 11, Little Rock Christian 10, Valley View 8, West Side Greers Ferry 5, Marion 2, DeQueen 1, Nashville 1

CLASS 6A
1.	Conway (20)	28-1	100	1
2.	Springdale Har-Ber	23-4	67	2
3.	Fort Smith Northside	21-4	57	3
4.	Springdale	23-3	52	4
5.	Little Rock Central	18-6	19	5
Others receiving votes: North Little Rock 5.

CLASS 5A
1.	Farmington (20)	23-1	100	1
2.	Green Co. Tech	24-2	77	2
3.	Mountain Home	23-4	45	3
4.	Vilonia	19-7	34	4
5.	Little Rock Christian	21-4	23	5
Others receiving votes: Valley View 19, Marion 2.

CLASS 4A
1.	Pulaski Academy (20)	28-0	100	1
2.	DeQueen	26-1	80	2
3.	Nashville	20-7	54	3
4.	Watson Chapel	20-4	38	4
5.	Arkadelphia	17-6	125	—
Others receiving votes: Forrest City 7, Stuttgart 4, Brookland 3, Pottsville 1, Pea Ridge 1.

CLASS 3A
1.	Dover (20)	18-0	100	1
2.	Lamar	27-2	76	2
3.	Dumas	25-1	57	3
4.	Mountain View	22-7	31	4
5.	Harding Academy	20-2	14	—
Others receiving votes: Fouke 9, Elkins 4, Bergman 3, Centerpoint 3, Melbourne 1, Salem 1, Manila 1.

CLASS 2A
1.	Quitman (8)	27-1	83	1
2.	Riverside (6)	29-3	76	2
3.	Barton (6)	29-1	68	3
4.	Izard County	23-4	32	4
5.	Sloan-Hendrix	29-4	15	—
Others receiving votes: Poyen 14, Dierks 13, Cutter-Morning Star 1.

CLASS 1A
1.	West Side Greers Ferry (20)	32-3	100	1
2.	Earle	22-6	78	2
3.	Marked Tree	24-6	39	3
4.	Taylor	26-4	36	4
5.	Rural Special	27-6	32	5
Others receiving votes: Scranton 10, Jasper 4, Wonderview 1.

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS
Following is the overall Top 10 boys high school basketball teams in Arkansas and the top five in Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending January 5. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and last week's rankings:
OVERALL		Record	Pts	Prv
1.	Springdale (15)	25-3	193	1
2.	Benton (3)	24-3	170	3
3.	Jonesboro (2)	23-3	167	2
4.	Little Rock Mills	26-1	139	4
5.	Bryant	17-9	118	5
6.	Maumelle	21-6	75	7
7.	Valley View	22-3	43	6
8.	Forrest City	22-2	40	8
	Fayetteville	19-7	40	9
	Harrison	23-5	40	10t
	Springdale Har-Ber	16-9	40	10t
Others receiving votes: Nettleton 14, North Little Rock 8, Little Rock Christian 8, Farmington 3, Bergman 1, Conway 1.

CLASS 6A
1.	Springdale (17)	25-3	97	1
2.	Jonesboro (3)	23-3	83	2
3.	Bryant	17-9	56	3
4.	Springdale Har-Ber	16-9	30	5
5.	Fayetteville	19-7	25	4
Others receiving votes: North Little Rock 9, Bentonville 1, Conway 1.

CLASS 5A
1.	Benton (20	24-3	100	1
2.	Maumelle	21-6	72	3
3.	Valley View	22-3	39	2
4.	Harrison	23-5	38	4
5.	Little Rock Christian	21-5	23	5
Others receiving votes: Nettleton 12, Farmington 11, Sylvan Hills 4, Marion 1.

CLASS 4A
1.	Little Rock Mills (20)	26-1	100	1
2.	Forrest City	22-2	78	2
3.	Magnolia	16-1	53	3
4.	Morrilton	19-7	27	4
5.	Little Rock Hall	18-6	25	5
Others receiving votes: Dardanelle 8, Joe T. Robinson 5, Blythevile 2, Brookland 1, Camden Fairview 1.

CLASS 3A
1.	Bergman (20)	32-2	100	1
2.	Lamar	24-3	73	2
3.	Osceola	19-6	53	3
4.	Subiaco Academy	20-4	30	5
5.	Elkins	26-4	18	4
	Lincoln	24-4	18	—
Others receiving votes: Melbourne 4, Dumas 2, Newport 2.

CLASS 2A
1.	England (18)	26-3	90	1
2.	Cedar Ridge (1)	24-5	65	2
3.	Riverside (1)	30-6	59	3
4.	Izard County	21-9	46	4
5.	Ozark Catholic	32-4	23	5
Others receiving votes: East Poinsett County 13, Mount Vernon-Enola 2, Sloan-Hendrix 1, Hackett 1.

CLASS 1A
1.	Earle (20)	17-3	100	1
2.	Marked Tree	22-5	70	2
3.	Nevada County	25-7	50	3
4.	County Line	25-5	34	4
5.	Jasper	25-7	13	5t
Others receiving votes: Brinkley 10, Clarendon 8, Dermott 7.

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