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Official Twitter of the University of Central Arkansas Sugar Bear Basketball | Head Coach: @CoachTonyKemper | #BearClawsUp
Conway, Ark.
Joined July 2014
A PERFECT 14-0 SEASON AT HOME AND WE’RE HEADED TO THE ASUN CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS! . #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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We're super excited to add @CoachKpac to our staff! Welcome to the Sugar Bear Family!. #BearClawsUp.
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We're THRILLED to announce the additions of @coachtaybo_ and @hailey_estes to our staff! Extremely excited to see the impact these two will have on our program!. 📰- #BearClawsUp
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A special congratulations to head coach @CoachTonyKemper, who reached 100 career wins tonight!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Don’t let the pretty faces fool ya! 😆 These women are beast between the lines 💜🏀💪🏽
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ICYMI: Here's the buzzer-beater by @outlaw_jalisa25!!! Hopefully we can see this again on @espn #Top10!!!. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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Our magical season continues on. We have been invited to the WNIT!. The full field can be found here: #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Help us welcome Kinley Fisher back to the Natural State! Originally from Greenwood, Ark., Fisher joins the Sugar Bears after a Southern Conference championship with Mercer! Welcome to the Purple and Gray, Kinley!. #BearClawsUp
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Be on the lookout, our coaches are on the road looking for some new Sugar Bears! 👀. #BearClawsUp
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Final | SUGAR BEARS WIN! WE'RE HEADED TO THE ASUN CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS!!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! UCA takes down Little Rock 63-58 in the I-40 Showdown. 1st win in LR since 1986! Leah Mafua with 16 pts. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Our very own @coachtphilUCA has been named our Associate Head Coach! Thank you for all you do for our program!. #BearClawsUp.
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Join us in welcoming Elizabeth Abiara to the program! Can't wait to have her in Purple and Gray!. #BearClawsUp
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📢THIS JUST IN! Kinley Fisher was named to the All-Tournament Team for the Denver Classic!. In two games, she averaged an incredible:.18.5 points.3.0 three-pointers.52% from the field.66.7% from three. Incredible week for this Sugar Bear!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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It’s been a fun season for Sugar Bear Basketball. Thank you, fans, for a magical season in the Farris Center 💜. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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With tonight's victory, @srushinguca became just the 8th coach in @SouthlandSports history to record 100 conference wins!!! Congratulations Coach!!!. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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Final | SUGAR BEARS ADVANCE! We take down North Alabama and advance to Tuesday's ASUN SEMIFINAL!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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We're incredibly excited to announce the addition of @_jakeriaaa to our staff! Joining us from Northwestern Oklahoma State, we're thrilled to have her join the Sugar Bear family!. #BearClawsUp .
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We're excited to get her back in the Natural State, help us welcome Destine Duckworth to the squad!. #BearClawsUp
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Our players are headed to Conway today for our summer session!! It’s time to get to know their names and numbers for this year. Introducing your 2023-2024 Sugar Bears!!!! #BearClawsUp
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For the 3rd year in a row the Central Arkansas Women’s Basketball program has been named the ArBCA Division I Program of the Year. We want to thank all those that have supported us in the past and continue to do so today. We are honored by the recognition from the coaches in AR.
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We need everyone to stop what you’re doing and join us in wishing our head coach, @srushinguca a very Happy Birthday!!! We are so grateful for all that you do for our program! 🥳🎂🎁🎈
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Day one of the whole squad being together for the first time was special! The day was filled with a summer photoshoot , a yummy dinner made by Coach and a fun night of games! Head over to our IG story (uca_wbb) for some behind the scenes looks. The energy this group has is 🔥 🔥
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Final | Whew. Sugar Bears hold on for a 90-84 win! Kinley Fisher leads the way with a career-high 21 points!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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We're back in the Farris Center this week! The bracket is out and we will host the Saint Louis Billikens on Thursday at 6:30 PM!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE.
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Our first signee of the day is a gritty, competitive point guard from Cabot High School. Join us in welcoming Jenna Cook to the Sugar Bear Family!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! SUGAR BEARS WIN!!!. Jalisa Outlaw led UCA with a career-high 20 points. Lucy Ibeh had a game-high 11 rebounds. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! SUGAR BEARS WIN!!!. @BTrigga0 posts a season-high 19 points and has a game-high rebounds, for her 3rd double-double of the season!!! @killin_ehm11 adds 11 points!!!. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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Congrats @Lucyyy_ibeh!!! . Newcomer of the Year ✔.First-Team All-SLC ✔.All-Defensive Team ✔. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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Join us in welcoming Kam Griffin to the Sugar Bears! A super versatile forward, we can't wait to see her in action at the Farris Center!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Full sugar bear squad back in action for week two 🐻 This crew keeps getting better each day!! #BearClawsUp
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We're excited to announce the addition of Kierra Prim! A transfer from Johnson County CC, Prim was the leading scorer on a team that went 34-2 last season! Welcome aboard, Kierra!. #BearClawsUp
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Happy birthday to our Sugar Bear leader, Coach Kemper!! Looking forward to a great year ahead under his leadership!!! 🐻🏀💜 #BearClawsUp
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FINAL | Sugar Bears WIN!! Double-doubles from Lucy Ibeh (20 pts, 10 reb) and Hannah Langhi (17 pts, 13 reb, 5 blk), and Central Arkansas finishes off a hard-fought win over Bellarmine!. #BearClawsUp
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FINAL | Sugar Bears WIN!! A monster effort from Lucy Ibeh (17 pts, 13 reb) and a fantastic game from Hannah Langhi (17 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast) lead UCA to a 62-41 win. #BearClawsUp
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Sugar Bears working hard on their first day back. 3 freshman setting the tone early. #TheSummerIsOurSeason
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Final | We scored our most points in a game since 2019 as we roll to a win over the Warriors!. #BearClawsUp
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Only 3 weeks til the 🏀 goes ⬆️!. At Rocky Top Nov. 7, then home in the Farris Center vs Hendrix on the 12th!. #BearClawsUp🐻
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! Kierra Prim explodes for 24 pts/13 rebs, 10 of 13 from the field . UCA dominates 2nd half, outscoring Lindenwood 33-14 in final 20 min. #BearClawsUp #justus @simmons_bank
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Join us in welcoming Cheyenne Banks to the program! We're thrilled to have a player with her length and touch around the rim join the Sugar Bear Family!. #BearClawsUp
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Campus just got a whole lot sweeter. our Sugar Bears are officially moved in for the summer!! #BearClawsUp 💜
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We had some fun off the court today at Escape Mystery Rooms! 🧐🔎 Love this group! #SugarBearFam #WeAreOne
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She might look familiar in Purple and Gray, but before joining our track team, Jenny Peake was an Arkansas All-Star basketball player! Welcome to the Sugar Bears, Jenny!. #BearClawsUp
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Sugar Bears roll to a 77-64 win over Lindenwood. Four in double figures, led by Kinley Fisher's 19 and and 14 from Cheyenne Banks. Jade Upshaw 3 of 6 from three. UCA shot 54.4%. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Great job by @randreawright.and Leah Mafua, along with @CoachTonyKemper at.@ASUNSports.Basketball Media Tip Off! #BearClawsUp
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Excited to officially add @trigg_ayanna & @BriiTrigg to the Sugar Bear family today! These two helped lead @SSCCAthletics 🏀 to a 65-5 record the last two years! Looking forward to having them in the purple & gray the next two! #BearClawsUp
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Coming to a town near you! We're looking for the next generation of Sugar Bears!. #BearClawsUp
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She's an in-state stud and we're happy she's staying, say hello to our newest signee, Cheyanne Kemp!. #BearClawsUp
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! SUGAR BEARS WIN!!!. @carlssssszz has a team-high 15 points!!! @Lucyyy_ibeh adds 13 points. Jayla Cody has a team-high 8 rebounds!!!. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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A big congrats to Jade Upshaw, who was named the ASUN Newcomer of the Week after posting her first double-double (13 pts, 10 reb) in the win over North Alabama!. 📰- #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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🚨NEW SCHEDULE DROP🚨. Check out the full 2024-25 schedule, we've got some great games on deck this season! ⬇️. 📰- #BearClawsUp
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Super excited to add Kristen McMillan, a very talented forward from Hoover, Alabama! Welcome to the Sugar Bears, Kristen!. #BearClawsUp
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! UCA takes down ULM 60-53 on the road. Parris Atkins 15 pts, Kierra Prim 14, Kayla Mitchell 12. UCA goes 18 of 22 at the FT line. UCA improves to 2-2. #BearClawsUp #justus
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Sugar Bear fans- Help us wish a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our leader, @CoachTonyKemper ! Year one under Coach Kemper was special! We’re excited to see what’s in store for year two! #BearClawsUp 💜🎉🥳
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No ice cream in the airport? No worries, Starbucks for a post win treat works too 😍 #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE Thanks @Starbucks 💜
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Final | SUGAR BEARS WIN!! A dominant second half puts us back in the win column, with contributions up and down the roster!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Don't sleep on Bree Stephens, she's as versatile as they come. Join us in welcoming her to the squad!. #BearClawsUp
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💯!!. Our 3rd 100-pt. game under Coach Rushing as we score 61 in the 1st half & hold Hendrix to 10 in the 2nd in the 76-pt. rout!. 5 in double figures, led by Terri Crawford's 24; 17 each from Hannah Langhi & Shay Johnson. Next up: at Little Rock on Saturday! . #BearClawsUp🐻
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Great first day of official practice for the Sugar Bears! We're excited about the journey this year will bring!. #BearClawsUp
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Also in our game today, @hannah_langhi42 became the sixth player in our Division I history to hit 500 rebounds! Congratulations, Hannah! . #BearClawsUp
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Final | SUGAR BARS WIN A THRILLER IN OVERTIME! Randrea Wright puts up 17 and we defend home court!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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FINAL | Lucy Ibeh knocks down a pair with under a second remaining to make it a 64-48 final! Ibeh finishes with a season-high 27 points in a SUGAR BEARS WIN!. #BearClawsUp
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Final | SUGAR BEARS HOLD ON. A dramatic finish, but we find a way to get it done against the Govs. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Kinley Fisher knocks down the fourth-quarter three, and she hits her 100th three-pointer in Purple and Gray!. #BearClawsUp
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9 sleeps until we’re in the gym working with some of our favorite FUTURE Sugar Bears! Registration is still open and walk ups will be accepted! 🏀🐻💜 #BearClawsUp
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🚨 🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨 🚨 . Sugar Bears set for strong power five non-conference schedule!. UCA travels to Baylor, TCU, Arkansas, and Mississippi State!. Read ⤵️ for more details. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp.
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Final | What a run for the Sugar Bears. Picked 11th in the preseason poll, we end our 2024 ASUN Tournament as runners-up. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Sugar Bears win!. We hit 9 4th-quarter FTs & draw a charge in the last 20 seconds to secure the victory over Jackson State! . 13pts each from Ro Dominguez & Savanna Walker; Taylor Sells 11pts/8reb; Briana Trigg 7pts/8reb. Next up: at No. 6 Texas A&M on Wednesday. #BearClawsUp
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Strong performances from Lucy Ibeh (25 pts, 21 reb) and Gloria Fornah (8 pts, 6 reb) earn the duo ASUN Weekly Awards! Ibeh was named the ASUN Player of the Week, while Fornah was named Freshman of the Week! Congrats to both ladies!. 📰: #BearClawsUp
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Final | NO BETTER WAY TO START CONFERENCE PLAY THAN WITH A ROAD WIN!!. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Final | SUGAR BEARS WIN! We triumph over Little Rock in an absolute dog fight! Jade and Kinley with 18 apiece as we defend home court!. #BearClawsUp
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Join us in welcoming Leah Mafua to the roster! A terrific defender, we're excited to add her to our family!. #BearClawsUp
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A big-time week from a big-time player. Congratulations to Jade Upshaw, who was named the ASUN Player of the Week!. 📰- #BearClawsUp
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All smiles for the first day of class! 😁📚. The Sugar Bears are back and ready to work! .#BearClawsUp
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A new class of Sugar Bears is incoming! We can't wait to see this group in Purple and Gray!. #BearClawsUp.
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SUGAR BEARS WIN!!! SUGAR BEARS WIN!!!. @Lucyyy_ibeh has a career day with 31 points and 16 rebounds!!! @tbruhhh_ adds a game-high 4 assists!!!. #WeAreOne #BearClawsUp
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This group accomplished more than anyone thought they would, reaching the ASUN Championship Final. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE.
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Thank you to our campus nutrition specialist, Ethan Baldridge, for coming to talk to our team for our first Life Skills session. Our players learned about the importance of nutrition, sleep and cell phone habits, and how those things impact their performance on a daily basis.
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The day we've all been waiting for. CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY! We take on FGCU at 6 PM CT for a chance at the Big Dance!. 🆚- No. 1 FGCU.📍- Fort Myers, Fla. 📺- 📻- 📊- #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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Final | THE CENTURY MARK FOR THE SUGAR BEARS! We open 2024-25 with a terrific effort over the Warriors!. #BearClawsUp
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The threes started to fall from the sky and we’re right back this. Here we go in the second half. #BearClawsUp x #BearCODE
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